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Cap Spartel and Caves of Hercules Tour: Camel Ride, Old Town and Markets
- 5 to 6 hours
- Private tour
- EN · FR · ES · AR
Experience the best of Tangier in one day! Visit iconic landmarks such as Cap Spartel, the Hercules Caves, enjoy a camel ride along the Atlantic coast, and explore the charming old town with a local guide. A perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.
Our Tangier day trip to Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules and the old town puts the ocean, a legend and a medina within a short drive of each other. West of Tangier the land ends at Cap Spartel, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic below a nineteenth-century lighthouse. A few minutes further down the coast, the Caves of Hercules open onto the sea through a gap in the rock that looks, famously, like a map of Africa.
The beaches between them are long and wide, which is where the camels come in. The ride is short, unhurried and makes a better photograph than it has any right to. Then the car brings you back to the old town, and the second half of the day belongs to the medina and the Kasbah with your guide.
This is the tour for a single day in Tangier, or for cruise and ferry passengers who want to see the essentials without rushing.
Your day
Your Tangier day trip itinerary
- 1
Cap Spartel
Drive out through the villas and pine woods of the Old Mountain to the cape and its lighthouse, where the two seas meet.
- 2
The Caves of Hercules
Walk into the caves and look out at the Atlantic through the opening in the rock.
- 3
Camel ride on the Atlantic coast
A gentle ride along the beach, with time for photographs.
- 4
The old town
Back in Tangier, explore the medina and the Kasbah on foot with your guide.
The order and timing adapt to your pace, the weather and your arrival time.
Highlights
Highlights of the Tangier day trip
- Cap Spartel and its lighthouse, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic
- The Caves of Hercules
- Camel ride along the Atlantic coast
- The old medina and the Kasbah
- Private air-conditioned vehicle between the sites
Included
What comes with it
- Private local guide for your group only
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and accredited driver between the sites
Entrance fees, meals and gratuities are detailed in your quote.
Meeting point
Where we meet
Agreed when you book: your hotel in Tangier, the port or the ferry terminal.
Start time: chosen with you, around your ferry, flight or cruise schedule.
Coming from Spain for the day
Doing this tour as a Tangier day trip from Spain
- Start: at the exit of the Tangier Ville port, where the Tarifa ferry docks, or at Tanger Med with a transfer if you cross from Algeciras.
- Ferry: the Tarifa crossing takes about an hour and lands in the city centre. Tickets are bought from the ferry company; we help you choose sailings and buy them if you wish.
- Fit: at 5 to 6 hours, the Tangier day trip fits comfortably between a morning crossing and an evening return, with time for lunch.
- Documents: a valid passport is required to enter Morocco; check the rules for your nationality.
- Return: tell us your sailing and we bring you back to the terminal with a margin.
Practical
Practical information for the Tangier day trip
- Private tour: only you and your group take part.
- Transport in a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle with an accredited driver.
- Guides speak Arabic, French, English and Spanish; tell us your preferred language when booking.
- Suitable for cruise and ferry passengers: tell us your arrival and departure times and we plan around them.
Questions
Questions about the Tangier day trip
Can we include a camel ride by the beach in our tour?
Yes, we can arrange a camel ride upon your request.
How far is Cap Spartel from the centre of Tangier?
About 14 kilometres west of the city, roughly 20 to 30 minutes by car through the Old Mountain. The Caves of Hercules are a few minutes further along the coast.
Is the camel ride suitable for children?
The ride is short and at walking pace along the beach. Tell us the ages of your group when you book so we can adapt the day, or leave the ride out if you prefer.
Can this tour start from the port or the ferry terminal?
Yes. Many of our guests arrive by ferry from Tarifa or on a cruise call. We meet you at the port and return you in good time for your departure.
Do we need to bring Moroccan dirhams (MAD) with us?
Tangier is very popular with day trippers who visit from Tarifa and return the same day, so most restaurants, cafés and shops are used to taking euros and credit cards.
How does payment work?
We accept Moroccan dirhams or euros in cash at the end of the tour. A deposit is required for some tours and dates.
How do I book a tour?
Send us a message on WhatsApp, call us, email us or use the inquiry form on this site. We usually reply within 24 hours with availability and a proposal.
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