Private tour · Licensed guide
Tangier to Asilah Private Tour: Two Moroccan Gems in One Day
Overview
About this tour
- Duration 6-7 hours
- Group Private, yours only
- Pick-up Hotel, port or airport
- Difficulty Easy
- Start time You choose
A private Tangier to Asilah day tour for your group only: a licensed local guide and a private air-conditioned car for 6 to 7 hours. The morning covers Tangier's Atlantic coast, and the afternoon Asilah, a walled town on the ocean about 45 minutes south, from $100 per person.
In Tangier the drive runs along the main boulevards and the hillside California district to Perdicaris Park, Cape Spartel and the Hercules Caves. In Asilah your guide walks you along the Portuguese ramparts to the Raissouni Palace, through the whitewashed lanes of the medina and their murals, and past the Church of San Bartolome.
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We pick you up at your hotel, the port, the airport or the train station in Tangier, when you choose, and drop you back in Tangier at the end of the day. The tour runs in English, French, Spanish or Arabic, and the route follows what you most want to see.
The price is per person, with your guide, the car and entry fees to the places on the itinerary; meals are not included. There is no deposit for most groups; groups of 11 or more pay a deposit of 40% of the agreed price to hold the date. You pay on the day in cash (US dollars, euros, pounds sterling or dirhams), by PayPal or by bank transfer. Cards are not accepted.
Getting there
Tangier to Asilah: Train, Bus, Grand Taxi or a Private Tour
Asilah is about 45 km south of Tangier, roughly 45 minutes by road. Regular trains on the Tangier to Rabat line stop at Asilah station, a short ride from the medina, and buses and shared grand taxis also run from Tangier.
A private tour saves the connections and fits Tangier's coast into the same day: your driver collects you in Tangier, a licensed guide shows you both towns, and you are back in the evening, 6 to 7 hours in all.
Asilah, the Atlantic Medina
Asilah is a small fishing town on the Atlantic, inside walls built by the Portuguese, who held it in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its medina is whitewashed and quiet, and every summer an arts festival brings painters who cover its walls with new murals, so they change from year to year.
Prefer a different route? See our other private tours from Tangier.
The price covers
What's Included in the Asilah Day Tour
Included
- Licensed local guide (English, French, Spanish or Arabic)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or agreed meeting point in Tangier
- Private air-conditioned car and driver for the day
- Visit of the town of Asilah: explore its medina, coastal ramparts and local arts scene
- Entry fees to the main attractions as specified in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights or transport to the Tangier region
- Meals not specified above (all lunches, dinners or special meals at your own expense)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, optional activities)
- Any items or visits not listed under the “Included” section
- Travel insurance (recommended, not included)
Where we'll meet you
Meeting Point and Hotel Pickup in Tangier
Your guide collects you wherever you are in Tangier, at the time you choose, and brings you back at the end of the tour.
- Your hotel or riad
- Cruise port or ferry terminal
- Airport or train station
Your day, stop by stop
Tangier to Asilah Day Tour Itinerary
Ten stops. Your guide adapts the order and the pace to you.
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First Stop: Exploring Tangier (Morning)
We’ll begin with a panoramic tour to appreciate the many facets of Tangier.
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Tangier's Main Boulevards
A drive along the palm-lined avenues and the seafront.
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Residential & California Zones
The hillside villa district above the bay.
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Perdicaris Park
A pine forest above the Atlantic.
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Cape Spartel
The headland where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.
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Hercules Caves
A sea cave with an Africa-shaped opening to the ocean.
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Second Stop: Journey to Asilah (Afternoon)
Drive to Asilah: approximately a 45-minute scenic drive (46 km / 28.5 miles).
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Asilah's Kasbah and Ramparts
The Portuguese walls of the town, over the Atlantic.
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Raissouni Palace
The seafront palace built in 1909 for Moulay Ahmed er Raissouni, seen from outside.
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Medina Alleys
Whitewashed lanes painted with murals by the artists of the summer festival.
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Gates and Squares of the Old Town
The medina's gates and small squares, with your guide's stories.
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Church of San Bartolome
A Spanish-era church beside the medina.
Good to know
Additional information
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Difficulty
Easy
A relaxed day with short walks.
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Start time
You choose
Any time that suits you. The best start is 9 or 10 am.
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Pick-up
Where you are
From your hotel or riad, the cruise port, the ferry terminal, the airport or the train station in Tangier.
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Children
All ages welcome
There is no minimum age, and child seats are included.
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Limited mobility
Tell us when you book
The medina has cobbles, slopes and steps, so some tours suit better than others. Tell us about limited mobility or a wheelchair and we tell you honestly which tours work, then plan the route around you.
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Languages
English, French, Spanish or Arabic
Your licensed guide leads the tour in the language you choose.
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What to bring
Shoes, sun cream, cash
Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and some cash for lunch and souvenirs.
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Payment
No deposit for most groups
Nothing to pay when you book; groups of 11 or more pay a deposit of 40% of the agreed price to hold the date. Pay in cash (dollars, euros, pounds or dirhams), by PayPal or by bank transfer; no card.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Cancel or change your date at no cost, and tell us at least 48 hours before if you can, on WhatsApp or by email. Groups of 11 or more pay a 40% deposit, refunded in full up to 48 hours before.
Questions?
We reply within 12 hours
Ask about the route, the pick-up or anything else before you book. Use the form above or message us directly.
Guest reviews
Why travelers loved it
We spent 3 amazing days in the north of Morocco visiting Tangier, Asilah, and Chefchaouen. The weather was really hot, but everything else was fantastic! Big thanks to Fadi who took great care of us. We got to try delicious Moroccan food like tajine and couscous. Also, the driver drove calmly so we could enjoy the beautiful views between Tangier and Chefchaouen. Unforgettable experience! Thanks Fadi !
Fadi was very helpful with the tour and welcoming us to Morocco!!
Fadi, our highly professional guide, delighted us during our visit to the medina with his historical knowledge and boundless charisma. Thank you, Fadi!
Expert guides...awesome
Great experience, I highly recommend Fadi as a guide
Fantastic tour: Fadi speaks excellent English and has a lot of interesting history lessons. Highly recommended.
Questions and answers
Questions about the Tangier to Asilah Day Tour
How far is Asilah from Tangier?
About 45 km, roughly 45 minutes by road each way. The whole private tour, Tangier's coast in the morning and Asilah in the afternoon, takes 6 to 7 hours.
How do you get from Tangier to Asilah?
By train (regular trains on the Tangier to Rabat line stop at Asilah station, a short ride from the medina), by bus or shared grand taxi, or by car. On the private tour your driver takes you door to door and back the same day.
Is Asilah worth a day trip from Tangier?
Yes, for a slower afternoon: the medina is small, walled and quiet, with murals on its walls and the Atlantic below the ramparts. This tour covers Tangier's coast in the morning too, so you see both in one day.
What is included in the price?
Your licensed local guide, a private air-conditioned car with pickup and drop-off in Tangier, the visit of Asilah's medina and ramparts, and entry fees to the places on the itinerary, from $100 per person for your group only. Meals are not included.
How do we pay, and what if we cancel?
There is no deposit for most groups; groups of 11 or more pay a deposit of 40% of the agreed price to hold the date. You pay on the day in cash (US dollars, euros, pounds sterling or dirhams), by PayPal or by bank transfer; cards are not accepted. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before, and with no deposit there is nothing to pay.
When are the murals in Asilah painted?
They are there all year. New ones are painted every summer during the town's arts festival, so the walls change from one year to the next.
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