Tangier Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Tangier tours, the historic medina and kasbah overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules with a camel ride, Moroccan food and markets, and day trips to the Blue City of Chefchaouen and the coastal towns of Asilah and Tetouan. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Tangier itinerary.
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Explore Tangier by interest
Whatever brings you to Tangier — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Medina & kasbah
Old lanes and strait views.
ExploreCape Spartel & caves
Two seas and camel rides.
ExploreChefchaouen
The enchanting Blue City.
ExploreAsilah & Tetouan
Coastal towns and murals.
ExploreFood & markets
Seafood, tagine and tea.
ExploreCoast & strait
Beaches and Gibraltar views.
ExploreCamel rides
On the Atlantic beaches.
ExploreDay trips
Chefchaouen, Asilah and more.
ExploreTop attractions in Tangier
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Caves of Hercules
The “Map of Africa” cave.
Medina & Kasbah
Old lanes and strait views.
Chefchaouen
The Blue City.
Cape Spartel
Where two seas meet.
Beaches & camels
Atlantic-coast camel rides.
Asilah
The mural seaside town.
Tetouan
The UNESCO “White Dove”.
Markets & food
Seafood and tagine.
Tangier in 1 day
- 1Medina & kasbah
- 2Grand Socco
- 3Cape Spartel & caves
- 4Beach camel ride
Tangier in 2 days
- 1Day 1: City & coast
- 2Day 2: Chefchaouen
- 3The Blue City
- 4Seafood evenings
Tangier in 3 days
- 1Day 1: City & coast
- 2Day 2: Chefchaouen
- 3Day 3: Asilah & Tetouan
- 4Coast & blue
Tangier with kids
- 1Beach camel ride
- 2Caves of Hercules
- 3Medina explore
- 4Seaside Asilah
2 hrs awayChefchaouen
The enchanting Blue City.
45 min awayAsilah
The mural seaside town.
1 hr awayTetouan
The UNESCO “White Dove”.
30 min awayCape Spartel & Caves
Two seas and a camel ride.
2.5 hrs awayAkchour Waterfalls
Rif Mountains cascades.
In town awayTangier city tour
Medina, kasbah and Socco.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Tangier visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Spring (Apr–Jun) and autumn (Sep–Oct) bring warm, pleasant days ideal for the city, coast and day trips — the prime time to visit.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm and green, perfect for the medina, Cape Spartel and Chefchaouen, with comfortable temperatures.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Warm and breezy by the sea, popular for beaches and camel rides; busier with visitors and cruises.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm, settled days make autumn excellent for sightseeing, the coast and mountain trips.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild but wetter, with cooler, breezy days; quieter and good value, with the medina still atmospheric.
Coastal breezes
Tangier’s strait location keeps it breezy; bring a layer for boat trips and clifftop viewpoints.
One day
Enough for the medina, kasbah, Cape Spartel and caves.
Two days
Add a day trip to Chefchaouen.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city and coast, Chefchaouen, and Asilah and Tetouan.
Four to five days
Add the Akchour waterfalls or an onward trip to Fez.
A week or more
Use Tangier as a base for northern Morocco and the Rif.
Travelling with kids
Mix camel rides, the caves, the medina and beaches at a gentle pace.
On foot
Tangier’s medina, kasbah and Socco squares are compact and best explored on foot, ideally with a guide.
Petits taxis
Small blue petit taxis are cheap for getting around the new city and to the beaches.
Day-trip transport
Tours bundle transport for Cape Spartel, Chefchaouen, Asilah and Tetouan with pickup.
Ferries
Fast ferries link Tangier with Tarifa and Algeciras in Spain; many tours include the crossing.
Trains
Tangier is on Morocco’s high-speed rail, with fast trains to Rabat, Casablanca and beyond.
From the airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport is about 15 km from the centre, around 20–30 minutes by taxi.
Consider a guide
A licensed guide helps you navigate the medina, avoid hassle and understand Tangier’s cosmopolitan history.
Moroccan dirham
Morocco uses the dirham; carry cash for the medina, taxis and small shops, though cards work in hotels.
Haggle politely
Bargaining is expected in the souks; do it with good humour, and feel free to walk away.
Try the seafood
Enjoy fresh seafood and Moroccan-Spanish dishes by the port, plus mint tea at a Socco café.
Ferry from Spain
Tangier is a short ferry from Tarifa; day tours from Spain include the crossing, a city tour and a camel ride.
Dress modestly
Dress modestly out of respect, especially near religious sites and in the medina.
Chefchaouen trips
Blue City day trips are popular — book ahead.
City tours
Private medina-and-coast tours fill up, especially on cruise days — reserve early.
Cape Spartel tours
Cape Spartel and caves tours with camel rides are busy — pre-book.
Asilah & Tetouan
Coastal-town day trips have limited places — book ahead.
Food tours
Small-group food tours fill up — reserve early.
Spring & summer
Peak spring and summer are busy — plan ahead.
Chefchaouen trips
Around €40–60 for a Chefchaouen day trip.
City tours
About €20–50 for a private medina, kasbah and Socco tour.
Cape Spartel tours
Roughly €20–45 for a Cape Spartel and caves tour with a camel ride.
Asilah & Tetouan
Around €35–55 for an Asilah or Tetouan day trip.
Food tours
About €30–55 for a food and market tour.
How to save
Tangier is good value; share group tours, use petit taxis, haggle in the souks and eat at local spots.
Tangier through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- The city, coast and Chefchaouen.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm and green; a top time to visit.
- Best for
- Beaches and camel rides.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm and breezy; busier with cruises.
- Best for
- Sightseeing and the coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm and settled; ideal for tours.
- Best for
- Quiet medina and good value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild but wetter; atmospheric and calm.