Full Day Private Tour of Tangier

We booked this tour last minute on our trip to Tanger and it turned out to be the highlight of our visit to this lovely city. The guide customized the day to our preferences and was patient with us and our pace. Loved the coastal ride, the visit to the Hercules Caves and to the park Perdicaris. Also great the lunch at a traditional restaurant, really delicious and authentic. Having a local explain the culture and history made it worth it without a doubt. Five stars for sure.

Abdul was great. He answered our questions, took us to all the spots we wanted to see. Knew all the history of each area.

The guide was correct , nice story and nice visit. The beach is beautiful. On the other hand the bus was not air conditioned and there was no wifi , the visit lasts 5 hours. Very nice experience, I recommend.

First off. Never was contacted by them. Had to search for their number to confirm my booking which was less than 12 hours away. Then when finally getting in touch the first wanted to charge me an extra $80 since I was a solo traveling and clearly has price for one. I got him down to $50. Just for him to show up. When they came I refused to pay any extra and already paid plenty. We were not in a private car but a taxi and went through things quickly saw the lighthouse from afar. The camel ride was NOT on the beach but on a cliff off the side of the road and cause I was alone maybe 10 min worth cause I assume I being alone wasn’t worth more. Guide did try to take me to shops of his friends to make purchases but I didn’t need anything. Time I wanted to take more pics he quickly made me leave. When we got to the cave the $5 to get in he took care of but to see the cave opening which was supposed to be to be included I have to pay the $8 to get in. When lunch came around he took off as soon as I sat down. What was suppose to be a full day 6-7 hours was maybe 3. I even tipped him $20 but could tell he was expecting the extra money and not happy with the situation even tho I tried to make conversation and apologize for their mistake. I know it’s about haggling here in Morocco and some have gotten me maybe a lot and a few extra bucks I assume they need more than I do to go into a battling war. But booking something with a listed price then refusing to honor it with no time to book another or refund within time is just unacceptable. I could have done these things on my own and paid 1/3 of the price without feeling it was my fault and I didn’t deserve a magical day. DO NOT EVER BOOK WITH THEM. I was kind leaving a tip even a generous one. And lunch was the worst I had in all of Morocco with bad service

We expected a large vehicle with aircon. What we got was a Dacia small car with open windows for airflow. We expected to meet our guide directly from our ship at its berth but eventually found out that he had waited with sign in the terminal situated about 800 metres away. The car had not authority to access the ship - a major setback since walking distances cause some discomfort. We were not allowed to walk portside but were fortunate that the ship shuttle bus agreed to take us to the port gate which is where we expected to meet the guide. We were thus 45 minutes late starting the tour. Anwar was very friendly but spoke very quickly and it was not always easy to hear all that he said. We did visit the highlighted places details for the tour excluding the camel ride which we declined. The number of stops were limited to 4 - a park near the palace, Cap Spartel, and Caves of Hercules and then to the high entry gate of the Medina where we bade farewell to our driver expecting to see him again after the Medina and began the long and tiring walk through the streets of the Medina down to the square where we had a welcome drink in a small street cafe. No trip to Synagogue. By 1300 I think we had had enough, bade farewell at the cafe to Anwar who was apparently keen to make his way to the Mosque for midday prayers, leaving us to find our own way back to the port and the ship. Fortunately the cruise shuttle bus departure point was fairly near and we thus returned there by 2.30. Hardly a whole day trip as advertised and not as listed in the itinerary nor leisurly stops! We were supplied with a bottle of water in the car and there was no opportunity to take refreshments anywhere en route. All in all seemed rushed and did not relate to overall itinerary listed below. Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Marshan Palace, Q5RF+6P4, Av. Hassan II, Tanger, Morocco The Marshan Palace is a palace of the King of Morocco in the Marshan neighborhood of Tangier. Stop for a great pictures and wonder about unique arhitecture. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Cap Spartel, Tangier 90000 Morocco Cap Spartel is a stunning destination located at the northernmost point of Africa. A scenic drive through lush forests and rolling hills will take you to the striking lighthouse perched on a rocky outcrop. Once there, you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, explore secluded coves and beaches, and learn about the region's fascinating history and legends. It's a must-see for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Caves of Hercules, Tangier 90060 Morocco Caves of Hercules, Tangier, Morocco Duration: 25 minutes Stop At: Achakar, Tangier, Morocco Achakar Tangier is a unique destination that offers visitors a chance to experience the rich culture and history of the region. Your journey will take you on a scenic drive through the rolling hills and countryside to reach Achakar, where you'll discover a world of stunning natural beauty and cultural experiences. Once you arrive, you'll have the opportunity to ride a camel and explore the sandy beaches and picturesque coastline. You'll also have a chance to sample delicious local cuisine, browse unique handicrafts, and meet friendly locals who are eager to share their traditions and way of life with you. Duration: 35 minutes Stop At: Parc Perdicaris, Foret de R_milat, Tangier Morocco Parc Perdicaris, Tangier, Morocco Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Café Hafa, Q5RH+J5M، Rue Hafa، Tanger 90030, Morocco Cafe Hafa de Tanger is a historic and charming café located in the heart of Tangier, Morocco. As you step inside, you'll be transported to a bygone era, with its traditional Moroccan architecture and stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Travelers who book this experience will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a cup of mint tea or coffee, while taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the sea and the city. The café's outdoor terrace is the perfect spot to unwind, soak up the ambiance, and snap some unforgettable photos. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Medina of Tangier, Tangier Morocco An old medina walking tour in Tangier, Morocco includes a visit to the Socco and Basar markets, where you can sample traditional Moroccan street food. You'll also explore the charming cafes and restaurants that line the old medina's winding streets. The tour takes you to the American Legation Museum, which showcases the cultural ties between Morocco and the United States. You can also visit the peaceful Mandubia Gardens and the 9avril Memorial, which honors soldiers who fought for Morocco's independence. Overall, this tour offers a great way to explore Tangier's rich culture and history, from bustling markets and charming cafes to peaceful gardens and powerful memorials. Duration: 3 hours Stop At: Moshe Nahon Synagogue, Rue Cheikh al Harrak, Tangier Morocco The synagogue was built by Moshe Nahon, a banker and active member of the Tangier Jewish community, in 1878. Duration: 15 minutes Value for money - questionable.

First of all we paid for a private tour but there was another couple with us. The other couple said they also were supposed to be a private tour so she called the tour and got some of type of credit for that. We didn't and should have automatically been issued some type of credit by the company. Now that's out of the way, the tour was awesome. The scenery and history told to us by our guide Anwar was great. Anwar was very informative, knowledgeable, and took excellent care of us. I would recommend Anwar to any future travelers to your country.

Anwar wanted to add 2 more people to our private tour. It was also set at 7:00 am, from time choices, but we proposed starting at 9:00 like most other tours. Anwar also insisted starting at 10:00 (probably to accommodate the 2 additional people he wanted to add to our private tour). He offered lunch and a basic breakfast to get us to forgo the private tour. Obviously did not offer refunding a good portion of the cost. We told him that we just wanted our private tour beginning at 9:00. Rather than further discussing this, he cancelled the reservation for tomorrow morning. There was only 1 other tour listed that was comparable at TWICE the cost. Luckily it still had openings for the last minute. I booked this tour 6 MONTHS ago. Never heard from this company until just after 5:00 pm the evening before the tour, most likely because there is a practice of adding additional customers at the last minute. Not worth booking. Cancellations the night before the event can severely impact time spent in Tangere. BY 10:00 pm I found the last comparable tour at TWICE the cost. Good thing I checked my email late. He cancelled at 8:06 pm, I would never have known my reservation was cancelled and money refunded by this company had I not checked. I was led to believe the tour was a go for tomorrow.

Buyer Beware - this tour is a scam! We booked a private tour for a party of 4. Just before our tour date Amwar informed us that there will be others from the cruise ship joining us. Since it was such short notice we did not have time to look for other options so we decided to take the tour even though we were unsuccessful in convincing Amwar to honor the private tour that we booked. In hindsight the better decision would have been to stay on the ship. Yes, it was that bad. Our experience is similar to the other 1 star reviews. We were picked up 20 minutes late. We didn't have a tour guide, he was just a guy driving us to various places with little to no communication on any type of info about Morocco. At each destination Amwar would spend a couple of minutes with us (he was bouncing back and forth between 3 or 4 groups of people), or we would be passed off to someone else who also did not provide any real information on what we were looking at. We went to some weird "Hercules cave" replica that we had to pay some guy a euro to enter. We did have an authentic Moroccan lunch that was nice which was supposed to be followed with a city tour. We were passed off to another guy for this part of the tour and yes I am purposely not calling them a tour guide because they were not. The "City" tour was basically being dragged around to the markets around the ship port and being pressured to buy stuff. We also experienced the rug shop where Muhammad Ali layed out rug after rug. The reason I call this a scam is because the misleading and dishonest behavior was intentional. Items that they listed in the tour package such as water, WiFi and yes private did not happen. We also Putting that all aside it was the worst tour we have ever taken.

Buyer beware…if you are on a cruise ship and the description says Full Day Private Tour, then I am sorry, this guy is going to get you. Amwar, who is the guide will message you a couple days before the tour to tell you he has to book more because of the ship. I said absolutely not but he insisted that it is too late. Not much you can do 2 days prior to a port to try and find another trip, so we stayed on this one and braced ourselves for the worst. It started out with the driver, who was late, picked us up at the port mosque. He barely spoke any English and began to transport our group of 4 and a group of 3 ladies. Come to find out he was not even a guide but just a driver. He did not give any history or information about Tangier or Morocco for that matter the entire time he was driving. He drove us to a sightseeing picture spot where we met Amwar, who was bouncing back and forth between his 3 groups of people that he booked. Very rushed, and again barely any information. After this we went to a camel ride, which I had stated to the tour guide prior to booking this trip to please skip. As you can guess, since the tour was not private, he still took us on the ride. The views were magnificent and that’s about it. The camels are kept in poor condition which was also a disappointment to see. We were then taken to the “Hercules cave”. The ladies wanted some water, but there wasn’t any on the tour which clearly stated in the description that there would be. We got hustled into this “cave” that for some reason we had to pay 1 euro to some sort of cave master. Once inside, it was a bunch of hand painted dolls and people playing music…a faux cave. My group saw my frustrations as this was my breaking point. The other “guide” we got handed off to never took us to the actual cave that was below this faux cave. After the cave we went to an authentic Moroccan meal at a small place, which was the highlight of the day. Great food for a decent price. Once lunch was completed, Amwar handed us off to another “guide” to walk us around the downtown area and markets. This guy gave us no information again and just shuffled us to particular shops of his “family”. Towards the end of the tour, we were taken to this rug shop where we were sat down by Muhammad Ali and shown all the handmade rugs. It was by far the most awkward situation we had all day. It was almost as if you could not leave until he was done given his presentation. Once we were able to leave, the group was shuffled toward the cruise port. In closing, a disaster of a day. Again, steer clear of this tour and Amwar.

We expected a lot from this visit but we were disappointed, the guide was in a hurry he walked alone in front , there are things we did not do and I find that for the price per person it is extremely expensive, moreover for the return we had to ask the driver to take us home because otherwise we had to return by taxi while the round trip pickup was included. We had more fun the next day visiting alone than with the guide.