Tangier: 4-Hour Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Tangier, Morocco
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Be seduced by the coastal splendor and rugged landmarks of Morocco on a 4-hour shore excursion from Tangier. Travel along the picturesque curve of the coast in a luxury vehicle and visit the mysterious Hercules Caves and Cap Spartel. Admire the ancient majesty of Kasbah, with its 17th-century fortification and colossal Main Square, and then browse the Grand Socco market for exotic fruits and fragrant spices. Spend some relaxed free time shopping for souvenirs at the Medina and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from Tangier port.
- 4-hour shore excursion to Hercules Caves and Kasbah from Tangier
- Marvel at the natural landmarks of the Hercules Caves and Cap Spartel
- Absorb the vibrant atmosphere of Kasbah, home to an ancient fortification and the bustling Grand Socco market
- Learn about Morocco’s rich history and culture from your professional guide
- Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from Tangier port in a luxury vehicle
What's Included
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to Hercules caves
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Port de Tanger VilleBlvd. Mohamed VI, Tanger, Morocco
Meeting Point:Just outside the port terminal, near the port mosque [Google Maps Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cHp6PvxmG9K3qSgs6)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Parc Perdicaris
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cap Spartel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Caves of Hercules
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Musee de la Kasbah
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Medina of Tangier
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 42 reviews
paulthompson100, Mar 2026
Very good guide. Achraf was very knowledgeable about his country and Tangier. He was helpful and keen do what we wanted. We had a good tour of the city and saw panoramic views from a parkland area. He took us to Spartal lighthouse where we had coffee and mint tea.We went to the Caves of Hercules too which were good to see. It was just our guide and a driver and us, so it was very personalised. We then did a tour of the medina market which was an interesting maze of small streets. Achraf seemed to know everyone! Local people were very friendly. The only criticism we would make was that we were taken into certain shops to see goods and products that we weren't really interested in. This is fairly normal , in our experience, where I suspect the guide gets a commission if we buy anything but it does become rather tedious. Once we made it clear we weren't going to buy he moved on. Overall I can recommend Achraf. He was bright and cheerful and keen to please.
anita_a, Dec 2025
We had a great experience with Achraf our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and steered us away from the touristy places. Great personality. I highly recommend him.
john_f, Nov 2025
Name of Guide was Achraf Abdeddaim who was fantastic. He asked at beginning what we wanted to see on 4 hour tour. we told him and what we saw was exactly what we wanted. Very much on time to begin & end tour.
Michelle_P, Oct 2025
The first part of the tour is extremely well put together. The tour guide was very informed and able to answer all questions about the history and culture. The tour was designed to accommodate those with mobility differences.
On the second part of the tour, which is termed as a "walking tour," please be prepared to experience the market with a full detailed presentation of items in various shops. You are strongly encouraged to make a purchase. If you are not interested in shopping, you may want to exit this part of the tour. You are given this option and they will return you to the point of pick up.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy you enjoyed the historical and accessible part of the tour. We appreciate your feedback about the walking tour and will work to make the experience more comfortable for all guests. We hope to see you again in Tangier!
Dawn_H, Sep 2025
Great tour covering the key highlights of Morocco with an extremely knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for cruise passengers with only a day to experience Morocco. Small group with only 6 of us so plenty of opportunity to ask questions and no extra costs on route, everything was covered within the tour price.
Be prepared though it is an awful lot of walking! Our tour was meant to be 4 hours but it actually took 6 hours and we were all absolutely exhausted by the time we got back to the ship.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the small group experience. Noted about the extra walking time—we’ll keep improving to balance the pace.
Christina_A, Sep 2025
Very good experience- would not have done this except with a great guide - communication was absolutely excellent- bring good shoes and a positive attitude and you are in for an experience of a lifetime
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Kasbah and the tour—great advice about good shoes and a positive attitude!
Faith_B, Jul 2025
This trip was great, although we did not go into the cave. The line was just too long to get in and there were other places to go.
Hamid was an excellent guide. He spent a lot of time discussing the history of the Kasbah and the Medina. He then guided us to an excellent restaurant when the tour was over. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour with us. Hope to welcome you again!
secondprin, Jul 2025
Excellent Tour Guide. Very Knowledgeable and caring. Visits to wonderful sites and great explanations.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with our guide. Hope to welcome you back to Tangier soon!
Katherine_C, May 2024
Beautiful mix of coastal areas and the Old Town. Visiting the Cave of Hercules was grear- camels nearby!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with our tour of Tangier!
Dale_R, May 2024
Our guide, Said, was extremely knowledgeable about the history & the area of Tangier. We really enjoyed driving & seeing the countryside as well as the "old" & "new" city. He suggested a good local restaurant so we could get a taste of authentic Moroccan food & it was spot on. He took his time in answering our questions. Would definitely recommend him as a tour guide.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your positive review! Delighted to hear you enjoyed your tangier tour
with us. Cheers to more memorable adventures ahead!
Lee_S, Oct 2023
We were lucky to be the only people on this tour with Mohammed , the driver and Magid , our tour guide. They personalized our trip to include a trip to the wine store and the American Legation. We highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear valued guest,
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience during the 4 Hours Tour of Tangier with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable and personalized tour.
We take pride in our team's ability to tailor experiences to our guests' preferences, and it's wonderful to know that you were able to explore unique places such as the wine store and the American Legation. Your kind recommendation is truly appreciated.
It was a pleasure to have you as our guests, and we hope to welcome you back for more wonderful adventures in Tangier.
Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you again.
Warm regards,
crombo, Aug 2023
The guide Mohamed was very knowledgeable and easy to deal with. That made the tour so much more pleasurable. It’s not an easy place to find your way around so spend the money on a guide. It’s worth so much more!!!
Margaret_O, Jul 2023
Interesting history interesting information and sights great knowledge guide and a safe good driver Enjoyed our time
EunJi_L, May 2022
I booked this trip because it had various options for pick up time, and it fit perfectly in our schedule for a 4pm tour after our arrival to Tangier at 3pm. Our guide was very informative, and answered many of our complex and sometimes stupid questions kindly about history and culture of Morocco and Tangier.
The only thing I didn’t enjoy so much about the tour is the shopping part. We were taken to a family co-op artisan shop and while the guide was not pushy at all, the seller was pushy and took out like 20 rugs under the guise of telling us about the culture and techniques involved in rug making, then pretty much guilt tripped us into buy something. This is the culture of guided tours everywhere and well expected, but it was really hard to walk out of there without purchasing a rug. I’m the kind of traveler who WILL spend good money on something that I absolutely love, but I feel that I was coerced to purchase a rug that I didn’t need and wasn’t entirely in love with. I didn’t want to spend more time picking out something that is perfect, and by the 20th rug, it got quite pushy and they were already packaging a rug that I only said maybe to.
Information and convenience wise, absolutely a wonderful tour. I’d do it again, minus the shopping.
I dare say that This tour is not for people who are not comfortable walking away with a sense of guilt because you might go home with a buyers regret.
James_K, Apr 2018
Picked up at hotel promptly. Guide was excellent. Great tour!
Margaret L, Nov 2017
Do NOT take this tour. 4 of us booked this weeks before departing on a 3 week trip. We arrived by cruise ship at Port of Tangiers at 0830 for arranged tour of 0900. I did not receive an email with how to contact the host or any reply after 10 days for connection information. I spent 1 1/2 hours on ship phones the day before to obtain confirmation to be at port at 9:00. All other passengers were met by tour operators wearing badges and holding signs for their group. Instead, we were surrounded by shouting and aggressive men making sales pitches. Not one operator had heard of Viator. We walked 1/2 mile out of Port to another parking area where a non-English speaking driver held a paper with my name hand-written and gestured for us to get in the car. He showed no credentials, had no Viator reservation info. 20 minutes later the English speaking guide arrived and the tour began.
We drove around a lot while he talked about what Islam means, their desire for peace. Saw The Cave of Hercules, but guide had no knowledge of why it was so named or any associated myths. Walked through the filthy stinking Messa, but anticipated those conditions. Walked through the Old City. He didn't show inside any buildings, only followed him through streets. Without our guide, we each snuck peeks inside hotels and were welcomed. He took us to buy spice and perfumes from a very bizarre touristy shop and creepy salesman. There was slight of hand as my purchases were wrapped. What I came home with is not what I requested. We were super anxious about the entire experience, worst part of the entire 2 1/2 week vacation.
Liliane C, Jun 2017
The tour guide was amazing, experienced and truly kind. the tour excelled our expectations. Thanks a lot!
Samuel C, Apr 2017
Great to be back in Tangier with a knowledgeable guide. Comfortable bus and English speaking as well.
The tour was interesting and informative. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for some walking.
IC_R, Apr 2017
Hamid was the best tour guide. He even paid for my kids to ride on the camels and saved the hustle of negotiating this. I was immensely grateful.
Pamela_J, Apr 2017
Fabulous tour. Our guide, Ben was prompt and informative. We would highly recommend this tour. It gave us a great snapshot of the local culture and beautiful countryside. We enjoyed walking through the Medina.
ConnaN_C, Apr 2017
We paid extra for a private tour for 4 people. Just before the trip I received an email from JTT that I should be on the dock by 9am and look for a sign that said Mystical Tours - Condon.
My sister is in a wheelchair. We had planned on storing the wheelchair at the gangplank and having her use her cane for a minimal amount of walking tour. We had agreed she would wait in the van during the Hercules Caves.
The tour buses were far away from the dock so it was decided she would ride out, I'd take it back and join them. We had enough time. When we got to where operators were waiting Mystical Tours was a large bus with high step into it. Many many people.
One good thing about the trip, they did decide to store the chair by putting it in bus luggage.
We had to wait till after 9:15 for 4 missing people ... turns out they were at another dock and we had to go there.... actual tour start time was after 9:30am due to these delays. First stop for bathroom I spoke to the guide that this is not what I had paid for and he told me there was no way they would do a custom tour on this day.
Fine for Caves
For the camels we had to wait an extra long time cause after all others were done 1 couple changed their minds and we all had to wait for them to have their rides.
At the Casbah we were told we had to take all things from the bus because the same bus might not meet us at the other end. That meant the wheelchair had to navigate the casbah. Not planned, very rough terrain, no help from the tour guide. Amazingly sister and chair survived.
Guide required all stay with him... no stopping to look at anything ... and marched us through to his first picked place where he got a kick back The stop at the spice shop was over 30 minutes waiting for those of us whose allergies don't allow going inside. Same kickback at the next he allowed. People who stopped got in trouble with him.
Tour was supposed to include a stop for lunch sellf paid before return to boat ... but at 1:30 short of the 5 hours the others on bus had paid for he returned us to ship. No help for getting the wheelchair back out. Back in after Casbah I found people to help and paid them. At dock there was only the bus driver and me ... a 68 year old woman. I tipped him for his help.,
NEVER EVER USE JTT OR MYSTICAL TOURS. If you need handicap assist, get a taxi when you arrive in port.
linda_l, Apr 2017
i loved the tour. my wife said it was just ok. our tour leader spoke very good english and was very knowledgeable on all aspects of tangerian life and history. i only rated this tour with four stars as the tour stated we would visit the kasbah and we, unfortunately, did not.
be prepared for alot of uneven surfaces with the walking part of the tour which was more than i expected. love this city where the atlantic ocean and the mediterranean sea come together.
Luc_R, Mar 2017
Great tour! Loved Tangier's culture. The guide was great and also spoke French! Would recommend Viator!
David W, Mar 2017
Met all expectations and represented good value compared to what was offered by the cruise ship tours.
Brianna_S, Sep 2016
I loved our guide and the insights he gave us as a local. But I did not like the end of the tour. I had researched 4 restaurants to eat at and asked for his opinion, he said he had the best place for local food and that we should go there instead. It was a tourist trap with a bunch of other guides bringing their people in too.... so it ended up putting a bad taste in my mouth.
Michael L, Jun 2016
Picked up at Tangier Port by Alan, taxi driver, very efficient, he was holding a notice up with our name on it. We were joined by Shariff our guide who was excellent. We are elderly and not too mobile and Shaariff paced it for us and we saw all the main sites without being too exhausted.
We liked Tangier, we would go back. Do not believe all the rubbish you hear from the cruise companies. We were treated with the utmost respect and did not feel threatened or in danger. Highly recommend this tour.
NancyK_M, Jun 2016
Sent a review months ago...still same 5 stars. Guide, itinerary, planning of all tour great. Second time took your tours...Vietnam Nam and Cambodia several years ago. Great company! HIGHLY RECOMMEND, as noted!
Joseph D, Jun 2016
I loved the tour. Our guide was excellent. After the driving portion of the tour I particularly liked the walking portion of the tour. Walking thru the streets of Tangiers seeing the locals, hearing the drums, seeing the Mosques, hearing the history from our guide, especially the religious history and walking through the markets was just fabulous.
BARBARA C, May 2016
Very well done. Tour guide was very informative. Saw more with this guide then what the boat guide showed. Would recommend your tour group to others. Thanks
Martin D, Apr 2016
Hamid was a amazing tour guide showing us so many great places in Tangier. Hamid was kind and freindly and he knew so many of the people around Tangier it was so nice. we had heard stories we might of been over run with people trying to sale us things or having our handbags stolen. but we both felt very safe and our time in Tangiers was a joy and have said to friends back in England to use your tour. thank you so much for making our time so special. we were on a weeks holiday in Spain with family who live there . thank you again .
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