Villa Harris Gardens and panoramic view from Malabata
We start the Tangier City Tour and make a first visit to the beautiful gardens of Villa Harris, in Malabata. The beautiful white residence of The times correspondent William B. Harris has been converted into a museum after the pandemic and houses, among others, beautiful orientalist paintings. In front of the gardens thre is the new architectural emblem of Tangier, the Palace of Arts and Culture, with an auditorium for large concerts and shows. We will also take a drive through the zone of Malabata so you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic coast view to a viewpoint to admire the medina white mountain and the entire Corniche and Tangier beach.
Cape Spartel, Sol beach and Achakkar
Then we cross Tangier city by vehicle through the Mohamed V mosque in the Iberia neighborhood, and drive to the outskirts, to Cape Espartel lighthouse. It is the oldest in Morocco and one of the best known Tangier postcards. It illuminates the strait at the junction of two oceans, as the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet at this point. Along with the Malabata lighthouse, it flanks the Bay of Tangier.
The area has been prepared to enjoy the impressive views of the cliffs overlooking the open sea on a walk, and to have a tea in one of its terraces. Then we take the vehicle to the Sol and Achakkar beaches which are very beautiful. Depending on the time and weather, we can eat there a good fried fish of the day. In this area you can take a ride with camels or take some photos with them.
Cape Spartel and Caves of Hercules
The road leads to the famous and perhaps overrated Hercules Caves, whose silhouette to the sea is the most representative image of a visit in Tangier. The surprising coincidence of its shape pointed for centuries the arrival to the African continent by sea.
Perdicaris Park and Royal palaces
After the visit, we come back to the city of Tangier and drive by the beautiful Perdicaris Park. At the beginning of the 20th century, was the residence of the Perdicaris couple. The place became famous for the kidnapping carried out by a pirate sultan, which almost led to a serious international incident, that inspired an old movie with Sean Connery.
We drive back the mountain by royal palaces and a beautiful residential area plenty of villas until the neighborhood of Marshan, in the square of the imposing royal palace.
Café Hafa and Phoenician graves
In Marshan, we approach one of the few vestiges that remain of the Phoenician and Roman past of Tangier city. It is the small enclave of Phoenician tombs carved into a rock that is also a popular viewpoint of the Strait of Gibraltar. If you wish, you can have a cup of tea at the legendary Hafa cafe, which is very close. Like the people of Tangier, in both places you will see time pass by looking at the freighters and ships that cross the waters between Tarifa and our metropolis.
Walking visit of the kasbah and medina of Tangier (city tour)
From the highest point above old Tangier, you cross the wall that surrounds the Kasbah, the ancient fortress. The Tangier city walking tour goes through the alleys of the newly renovated kasbah. You can go with a guide or on your own (ask us if you want a guide). On your walk, don't miss the beautiful entrance of the kasbah mosque.
To learn about Tangier's Mediterranean past, you can visit the interesting Museum of the Kasbah in the old sultan's palace. It houses numerous archaeological remains and antiquities from the area, and also allows you to get an idea of what life was like in the palace. The tiquet entrance permits to enter into the Contemporanean art museum, interesting also as it was the former prison building attached to the palace.
In Tangier Kasbah Square, go out to the viewpoint overlooking the port and Merkala Beach to see the panoramic view of the Strait of Gibraltar.Then head in the opposite direction towards the Bab el-Assa gate to delight in its beautiful mosaic.
Have fun taking a guided tour of the medina of Tangier or following the marked itineraries. One of them leads to the tomb of Ibn Battuta. Ibn Battuta was a traveler as or more important than Marco Polo, who traveled half the world during the Middle Ages. The place is more symbolic than beautiful, but it serves as an excuse to stroll through the medina of Tangier.
Streets lined with shops lead you to the Place du Petit Socco, where you can have a coffee and rest in one of its iconic terraces, Tingis Cafe or Grand Café Central. Time for lunch and do some shopping.
To finish your visit to Tangier, enter the food market at the doors of the old large souk which is now the Place 9 d'Avril.
We will wait for you with the car where we agree to end your visit and Tangier excursion in one day and we will transfer you to the airport, port or hotel.
End of our services.
If you have a second day, there are more interesting places to visit in Tangier, such as its churches and synagogues, the Foundouk Cherja, or the American Delegation, the Mendoubia gardens or the historic café Paris.
What includes this Tangier city tour in one day:
- Personalized private excursion only for your group.
- Price includes private transport (with wifi and air conditioning) in one day trip in Tangier.
- Professional local driver who speaks customer's language (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, among others).
- Points and schedule of pick up and arrival in Tangier to be agreed. We wait for you at the arrival of the ferry to port Tanger Ville Tangier from Tarifa and Algeciras. Supplement for arrivals at TangerMed port or Tetouan airport (ask us).
What is not included in this Tangier city tour in one day:
- Meals, drinks, or entrance tickets to museums or other activities.
-Does not include fee for camel riding (to consult).
-Does not include fee for local guide (to consult).
Others:
- The visit to Tangier can be complemented with visits to local markets, such as the Casabarata complex.
- If you want to do this and other excursions from Tangier as a single trip, ask us for the Northern Star tour.
- This itinerary is subject to modifications depending on the start and arrival time, or weather or other force majeure imperatives.
COVID-19:
We take health and safety measures according to legislation of Morocco.
- Degree of occupation and disinfection of vehicles.
- Sanitizing hand gel available for travelers and staff.
- Mandatory use of mask in car and public areas.
- Frequent hand washing is mandatory.
- Safety distance 1.5 m with your interlocutor.
- Stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms.
