8-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR · LUNCH + CAMEL RIDE INCLUDED
Excursion d'escale d'une journée complète à Tanger
The complete day in Morocco — Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, a camel ride on Achakkar Beach, a traditional Berber lunch, the Kasbah and the Old Medina. All in one private tour. All back to your ship on time.
Private group · Lunch included · Back 60 min before all-aboard
Ministry-certified
Retour avant l'embarquement
Terminal pickup included
Deposit only for larger groups
Aperçu de l'excursion
Tout ce qu'il faut savoir — en un coup d'œil.
Durée
6–8 hours
À partir
75 $ / personne
Group
Privé · 1-15+
Lunch
Traditional · included
Languages
EN · FR · ES · AR
Booking
Acompte · Annulation gratuite sous 48h
Six Experiences. One Complete Day.
What you’ll actually see, taste and ride — not what the brochure promises.
Cap Spartel
Where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean
The famous lighthouse, the cliff walks, and the view locals come for at sunset.
Caves of Hercules
The Africa-shaped sea window
The most photographed natural opening in Morocco — and the legend behind it.
Camel Ride on Achakkar Beach
Optional, unforgettable
A 15-minute ride along the Atlantic. Or skip it and walk the shore. Your call.
Traditional Moroccan Lunch
Tagine, couscous & mint tea
At a family-run Medina restaurant we’ve trusted for years. Dietary needs handled.
La Kasbah
Tangier’s panoramic citadel
Whitewashed alleys, the Sultan’s Palace, and a view across to Spain.
Old Medina & Petit Socco
The labyrinth and the legend
Spice souks, Berber rugs, hidden courtyards — and tea at the cafe Burroughs wrote about.
Inside the Full-Day Tangier Shore Excursion
A full day ashore is enough to see Tangier properly and still sit down to lunch.
Private guide and vehicle
Med, City, Ksar Sghir, Tetouan
Included in the price
Ships that stay six hours or more give you time for the whole coast rather than a highlights reel. This private full-day shore excursion runs from every Tangier port, Tangier Med included, and the transfer is built into the day. If you are docked for less than six hours, the 4-hour Highlights excursion is the better fit.
You drive out to Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, ride a camel along Achakkar Beach, then sit down to a Berber lunch before the Kasbah and the Old Medina. Mint tea at Petit Socco closes the day.
Thousands of cruise excursions run from Tangier, and not one late return. Pickup follows your ship’s actual docking time and you are back an hour before all-aboard.
Your Full-Day Itinerary at a Glance
Built around your real arrival time, adjustable on the day.
STEP 1
Accueil au port
Your private guide is waiting at the terminal with a name sign. Quick intro, into a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and we’re moving — no waiting for stragglers.
STEP 2
Cap Spartel & Atlantic Cliffs
We drive along the Atlantic corniche to Cap Spartel — the northwesternmost point of Africa, where two oceans famously meet. Lighthouse, cliff path, sweeping views. Plenty of time for the photos that make it home.
STEP 3
The Caves of Hercules
A short drive to the legendary Caves of Hercules, with the natural sea opening shaped like the map of Africa. We tell you the myth, the geology and the smuggler’s history — most groups get the postcard, you get the story.
STEP 4
Camel Ride on Achakkar Beach
Optional and unhurried — a 15-minute camel ride on the sweeping Atlantic beach, just outside the cave area. Skip it if you’d rather walk the shore instead — your call, no pressure.
STEP 5
Traditional Moroccan Lunch
Lunch at a family-run restaurant we’ve worked with for years. Choice of tagine (chicken, lamb or vegetable), couscous, or a seafood pastilla, with Moroccan salads, fresh bread, mint tea and seasonal fruit. Dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal) handled — just tell us when you book.
STEP 6
The Kasbah & Panoramic Views
We wind up to the Kasbah — Tangier’s old fortified citadel. The Sultan’s Palace gates, white-and-blue alleys, and the famous viewpoint where, on a clear day, you can see Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar.
STEP 7
Old Medina & Petit Socco
A relaxed walk through the Old Medina — spice souks, Berber weavers, hidden Riads, the American Legation if it’s open. We finish at the Petit Socco for a final mint tea where the Beat poets and the Rolling Stones used to sit.
STEP 8
Safe Return to Your Ship
Back at the cruise terminal with at least 60 minutes before all-aboard. Always.
Ce qui est inclus
✓ What's Included
- Licensed Ministry-certified local guide (EN/FR/ES/AR)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle + professional driver
- Pickup & drop-off at your cruise terminal
- Traditional Moroccan lunch at a family-run restaurant
- Camel ride on Achakkar Beach (optional, no skip-fee)
- Bottled water on board throughout the day
- All port access fees & local taxes
- Personnalisation de la visite le jour même
✗ Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks at lunch
- Museum entrance fees (~$3–5 if you choose to enter)
- Achats personnels ou souvenirs
- Tips for guide & driver
Why Cruise Passengers Pick the Full-Day
Lunch Is the Upgrade
Eating at a Medina restaurant — not a cruise-line buffet — is the moment passengers tell us they remember.
Time to Actually Breathe
No rushed photo stops, no "back on the bus" pressure. The pace is yours.
Camel Ride Included
Without the typical $10–15 add-on most operators tack on. Skip it if it's not your thing — no fee either way.
2–3× Cheaper than Cruise Lines
Direct booking, no middleman markup. The same Tangier, half the price.
Ministry-Licensed Guides
Same credentialed team you'd get on the Highlights tour — just with more time to tell the stories.
Zero Missed Sailings
Thousands of cruise passengers. Not one late return. That's the record.
Snapshots From the Tour
Tangier Full-Day Shore Excursion — FAQ
Everything cruise passengers ask before they book.
The Full-Day includes everything in the 4-hour Highlights tour — Cap Spartel, Caves of Hercules, Kasbah, Medina, Petit Socco — and adds two things: a camel ride on Achakkar Beach and a sit-down traditional Moroccan lunch at a family-run restaurant. The pace is also significantly more relaxed; you’ll have time for proper photo stops, browsing the souks, and a real meal — not just a sandwich on the move.
A proper sit-down meal at a Medina restaurant we’ve worked with for years — not a tourist buffet. You choose your main (chicken, lamb or vegetable tagine; couscous; or seafood pastilla), and the table comes with Moroccan salads, fresh bread, mint tea and seasonal fruit. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options are standard — just tell us when you book. Allow about 60–75 minutes for lunch.
No. It’s included in the price, but plenty of guests skip it and prefer to walk along the beach instead. There’s no skip-fee, no awkwardness. Children love it; some adults prefer to take photos. Your call on the day.
Yes. Most cruise ships dock at Tangier Med (about 40 km from the city center). We meet passengers there every week, and the drive time is built into the day’s plan. You won’t lose time and you won’t miss any of the stops.
We track your ship’s real-time arrival, not the published schedule. If you’re delayed, we shift the tour start automatically — you don’t lose tour time and you don’t pay extra. If the delay is significant, we’ll compress the itinerary (always keeping lunch and the headline stops) and still get you back early.
About 2.5–3 km total, mostly inside the Medina, Kasbah and Cap Spartel. The terrain is uneven (cobblestones, some steps). Comfortable closed-toe shoes are essential. We can route around the steepest sections for guests with limited mobility — let us know in advance.
Three things: price (we’re typically 2–3× cheaper for full-day tours), size (you’re private, not on a 30-person bus), and flexibility (we adjust on the fly; cruise-line tours follow a rigid script and rarely include a proper sit-down lunch).
Send your ship name, port and date. We reply with a tailored quote within 12 hours. A small deposit confirms the booking; the balance is paid in cash (USD, EUR, GBP or MAD) or by card on the day. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
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Tell us your ship, your port and your date. You get a personalised itinerary and a final price within 12 hours — no prepayment, free cancellation up to 48 hours before.