Best Day Trip to Tangier and Asilah
Top-Rated Day Trip to Tangier and Asilah
Why should you book the Tangier and Asilah Day Trip?
The full-day trip to Tangier & Asilah from Spain is suitable for travelers planning to spend the day out exploring a new and exotic culture. You will be guided around the Kasbah & Medina of Tangier as well as the most interesting attractions around this mysterious city including the Spartel Cape & Hercules Caves before continuing on the track along the Atlantic Coastline to Asilah. This artistic city features beauty, tranquility and unique ambiance.
Taking the fast ferry to Tangier from Tarifa is going, for sure, to take you to another world where the deep-rooted culture has been preserved overtime by its inhabitants. We can prebook your ferry tickets prior in advance so as to save you time and energy, and therefore you get to Tangier without any constraints.
Highlights
What to expect from the Day Trip to Tangier & Asilah
- Meet & greet upon arrival at the port of Tangier or pick from anywhere in Tangier
- Explore Tangier & Asilah through the eyes of an experienced English speaking tour guide
- Explore the Kasbah & the Medina
- Visit Cape Spartel & Hercules Caves
- Discover the beauty of Tangier
- Enjoy the scenic views & cherish the tranquility of Asilah
Detailed Itinerary
Meet and greet at the port of Tangier
Depart from Tarifa to Tangier across the strait of Gibraltar where you will meet your English-speaking private tour guide with whom you will spend the day out exploring the majestic Tangier and Asilah. Begin your journey with the sightseeing tour around Tangier by driving through the Ville Nouvelle (New Town) that was built by the European International Powers. You will learn how the political system did work during that time in which the peaceful co-existence prevailed.
Sightseeing Tour around Tangier
Drive through the French, Italian, Dutch, Belgium, Spanish & British former and uphill through the fertile and lush forest where numerous fancy palaces and mansions including the Royal Palace are built.
Have some time for refreshment at the Cape Spartel where it is believed at this point both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea converge. It is possible to experience the camel ride by the sandy beach or take pictures before continuing on the track to the Hercules Caves that date back to the Neolithic Era.
Guided Walking Tour of the Kasbah & Medina
Drive back to the Kasbah for an interesting stroll around its intricate alleys where you will notice that most of the buildings have been transformed into boutique hotels, Riad, restaurants, or private residences. Visit the Kasbah Museum which served as a Royal Residence (Dar El Makhzan) during the era of Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. The Kasbah Museums displays an excellent collection of antiques and relics witnessing the rich history of the north, you will also learn about the architecture and traditional layouts of Moroccan Palaces. The view of the Medina (Old Town), Gibraltar and Spain are stunning from here.
Wander the Medina with its narrow alleyways and the buildings forming a mixture of Moroccan, Andalusian & European styles of architecture. It forms the most traditional commercial hub of Tangier being centered by the Petit Socco and is divided into five main quarters; the Souks (markets) are also divided into sections such as fish, vegetable, antique, spice markets, and many others.
Explore the artistic city of Asilah
After lunch, resume your journey along the Atlantic Coastline to Asilah, which is one of the most charming, transfixing and romantic cities in the north of Morocco. It’s a haven for tranquility, serenity and inner peace. Stroll through its tranquil streets and painted walls. Asilah is popular for the International Cultural Festival of Asilah, Morocco that is being held every year honoring the traditional lifestyle of the town dwellers and the art of painting to the extent that it has been turned into an open museum of art depicting different aspects of our lives.
In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Tangier where you will be assisted by your tour guide with the formalities of departure.
You may want to vouch for a short trip from Tangier if you have more time or one of our meticulously designed Morocco tour itinerary.
Included
- A local and professional tour guide.
- Meet & greet at the port of Tangier, hotel, or anywhere in the city of Tangier.
- Transportation with an air-conditioned minivan, bus...
- Unique experiences
- Local taxes.
Not Included
- Tips when appropriate
- Admission fees to sites and places of interest
- Extras
Optional
- Round trip ferry tickets
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Extra time
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Prices
| Passengers | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3-5 Pax | 6-10 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Per Person | €245 | €135 | €95 | €75 |
Important Information
- The day trip to Tangier and Asilah is not suitable for wheelchair users as the Medina (old town) has lots of steps.
- We invite you to take a look at the full-day trip to Tangier from Tarifa, Spain, or the Tangier food tour.
- Please note that once you submit your booking form, we will subsequently send you the confirmation file displaying further travel tips on how to get to Tangier by ferry from Tarifa along with your round trip ferry tickets (if you opt for purchasing your tickets through us).
- Please note that your private tour guide will be waiting for you at the Tangier Ville port’s terminal holding a signboard with your name on it. In case you can’t find your guide, you might get approached by other fellow tour guides, as a result, please try to avoid them and immediately reach out to us at +212 666-941294 and we will effectively remedy any issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco is the closest point to the African continent from Spain and Europe. The distance between Tangier (in the north of Morocco) and Tarifa (in the south of Spain) is around 15 kms (9.32 miles).
Normally, it takes around an hour including the customs.
Since the foundation of Tangier Excursions LLC back in 2015, our commitment to offering, quality services while allowing our dear customers experience Tangier and Morocco intimately, has been always the same. We provide private and shared tour of Tangier without sacrificing the delivery of quality services..
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