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Tangier Walking Tour: A Private Walk Through the Medina and Kasbah

Overview

About this tour

  • Duration 2-3 hours
  • Group Private, yours only
  • Meeting point Bab Kasbah, your riad or the port
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Start time You choose

A private Tangier walking tour for your group only: 2 to 3 hours on foot through the old city with a licensed local guide, from the Kasbah down through the medina and its souks to the Grand Socco, from $25 per person.

The walk starts at the top of the old city, at Bab Kasbah, the main gate of the Kasbah. Inside are the ramparts over the bay and the Kasbah Museum in the former sultan's palace. From there your guide takes you down through the lanes of the old living quarters and the medina, past the souks and Berber markets, to the Grand Socco, the square where the old town meets the new, and the Mendoubia Gardens beside it.

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On foot, so no car. Your guide meets you at Bab Kasbah, the main gate of the Kasbah (we send you the location), or at your riad, the Grand Socco or another place in the old town that suits you. Arriving by ferry or cruise ship? We meet you at the port. Staying further out? We can send a car for a small extra cost. You choose the start time, which makes it a good fit for a short stopover or a first morning in Tangier. The tour runs in English, French, Spanish or Arabic, at your pace.

For decades the city drew writers and artists: Paul Bowles lived here for more than fifty years, Barbara Hutton owned a palace in the medina, and Tennessee Williams, Yves Saint Laurent and Malcolm Forbes all spent time in Tangier. Your guide tells their stories on the way. 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.

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What's Included in the Walking Tour

Included

  • Licensed local guide (English, French, Spanish or Arabic)
  • Meeting at Bab Kasbah, your riad or another place in the old town, or at the port if you arrive by ferry or cruise ship
  • Entry fees to the main attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Free time for lunch (lunch cost not included)

Not included

  • International flights or transport to Tangier
  • Meals not specified above (lunch and dinner are at your own expense)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, optional activities)

Where we'll meet you

Meeting Point in Tangier

On foot, so no car. Your guide meets you at Bab Kasbah, the main gate of the Kasbah (we send you the location), or at your riad, the Grand Socco or another place in the old town that suits you. Arriving by ferry or cruise ship? We meet you at the port. Staying further out? We can send a car for a small extra cost.

  • Bab Kasbah, the Kasbah's main gate
  • Your riad or a place in the medina
  • The port, for ferry and cruise guests
  • A car from further out, small extra cost
The tour's route. Your guide adapts it to you.

Your day, stop by stop

Tangier Walking Tour Itinerary

Seven stops. Your guide adapts the order and the pace to you.

  1. The Kasbah

    The old fortified quarter and its ancient ramparts overlooking the bay.

  2. Kasbah Museum

    The former Sultan's palace, now home to Moroccan art, mosaics, and regional history.

  3. Labyrinth of the Old Living Quarters

    Winding residential lanes where everyday medina life unfolds.

  4. The Medina

    A walk through the maze of whitewashed alleys and hidden squares.

  5. Traditional Souks & Berber Markets

    Spice, craft, and produce stalls run by local artisans.

  6. Grand Socco (9th April 1947 Square)

    The bustling gateway square where the modern city meets the medina.

  7. Mendoubia Gardens

    A green square framed by centuries-old banyan trees.

Good to know

Additional information

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

    Two to three hours on foot, with slopes and stairs in the medina and the Kasbah.

  • Children

    All ages welcome

    There is no minimum age. The route is on foot, with slopes and steps in the medina.

  • Meeting point

    Bab Kasbah, your riad or the port

    On foot, so no car. Your guide meets you at Bab Kasbah, the main gate of the Kasbah (we send you the location), or at your riad, the Grand Socco or another place in the old town that suits you. Arriving by ferry or cruise ship? We meet you at the port. Staying further out? We can send a car for a small extra cost.

  • Start time

    You choose

    Any time that suits you. The best start is 9 or 10 am.

  • 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.

  • Languages

    English, French, Spanish or Arabic

    Your licensed guide leads the tour in the language you choose.

  • What to bring

    Shoes, sun cream, cash

    Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and some cash for lunch and souvenirs.

  • 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.

Ask on WhatsApp Contact@tourguidetanger.com

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation, no booking fees

This is how it works on every private tour.

  • Free cancellation

    Please tell us at least 48 hours before your tour if you need to cancel. Without a deposit, a later cancellation costs you nothing either. A deposit is refunded in full up to 48 hours before the tour.

  • 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. You pay for the tour in cash, by PayPal or by bank transfer.

  • Change of date

    Need another day? Send us the new date and we move your tour, free of charge.

  • If plans change on the day

    There is no fee if you cannot make it. A short message helps your guide plan the day.

  • We never cancel

    If your guide cannot make it, another licensed guide from our team leads your tour.

To cancel or change a date, message us:

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Guest reviews

Why travelers loved it

4.9 Read all 86 reviews on Google
★★★★★
Fadi, our highly professional guide, delighted us during our visit to the medina with his historical knowledge and boundless charisma. Thank you, Fadi!
jean noel clement Google review · Local Guide · Level 6 · translated from French
★★★★★
Fantastic tour: Fadi speaks excellent English and has a lot of interesting history lessons. Highly recommended.
Brad C. Google review · Local Guide · Level 6
★★★★★
He was very nice, laid back. Showed us around the Kasbah, Petite and Grand Succo. Would recommend
Laura Google review · Local Guide · Level 5
★★★★★
Wonderful walking tour of the souk and the Medina with Fadi and a couple from Quebec.
Michel D'Abbraccio Google review · Local Guide · Level 5 · translated from French
★★★★★
Fadi was very helpful with the tour and welcoming us to Morocco!!
Garry Laquinte Google review · Local Guide · Level 7
★★★★★
Expert guides...awesome
Val Borrelli Google review · Local Guide · Level 6

Questions and answers

Questions about the Tangier Walking Tour

How long is the Tangier walking tour?

2 to 3 hours on foot, starting when you choose. The route begins at the top, at the Kasbah and its museum, and goes down through the medina and the souks to the Grand Socco and the Mendoubia Gardens.

Is there a free walking tour in Tangier?

Tip-based group walking tours do run in Tangier. Ours is private: your group only, a licensed guide, a meeting point at Bab Kasbah, your riad or the port, and the start time you choose, from $25 per person. Travelling alone? You join a tour already planned on your date, or we agree a date when one runs.

How much walking is there?

A moderate walk: 2 to 3 hours on foot, with slopes and steps in the medina. It starts at the top, at the Kasbah, and goes down through the old town to the Grand Socco, the easier way round. Comfortable shoes help.

Does it work for a short stopover or a cruise stop?

Yes. It is our shortest tour, and your guide meets you at the port if you arrive by ferry or cruise ship, or at Bab Kasbah, your riad or another place in the old town. For a cruise stop, our shore excursions are built around your ship's hours.

What is included in the price?

Your licensed local guide and entry fees to the places on the itinerary, from $25 per person for your group only. The tour is on foot, without a car. If you stay further out, we can send a car for a small extra cost.

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.

On foot

Why Walk the Tangier Medina with a Guide

The medina is Tangier's old city: a hillside of whitewashed lanes and small squares below the walls of the Kasbah. Cars cannot get into most of it, so walking is the only way to see it properly.

A guide makes the difference here. The lanes are not signposted, and your guide brings out the history and culture behind every door, from the sultans' Kasbah to the writers of the international zone years. Tip-based group walks also run in Tangier; this one is private, for your group, at the time you choose. Travelling alone? You join a tour already planned on your date, or we agree a date when one runs.

Prefer a different route? See our other private tours from Tangier.

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