Why take this trip?

When you're staying in Tarifa you are so close to Africa that a day trip to Morocco is a must do activity. We recommend to take a (private) guide. Tangier is a city which some like, some dislike but all find it "interesting" to have seen.

The Trip

Within less then 35 min the comfortable fast ferry Tarifa will take you to Tangier. On board you are allowed to buy duty free articles but we recommend to do this on the return trip as otherwise you will be carrying the goods around all day.

What documents do you need

You will need a passport valid for at least 6 months. You shall have to fill in 2 custom-forms given out free of charge together with your tickets. We advise to fill in both forms while waiting to get onto the ferry. You will be asked to hand in the white form while having your passport stamped at the Police control on the ferry. Keep the yellow form until your return. Remember to bring a pen and your passport. No visa is required for E.U citizens, for a stay not exceeding 3 months. No vaccination is needed for travellers coming from Europe.

What will you see on this trip

After you arrive in the port with the ferry Tarifa the tour of Tangier will start with a visit around the periphery and a visit of the new city and the medina (old town).

After driving through the main boulevards and the "Place de France", you pass the fashionable

residential districts of "Marché aux Boeufs" and "California"; thence along the new mountain road with its magnificent villas and lovely gardens.

The drive continues to the famous lighthouse of CAPE SPARTEL - The Lighthouse on the Northern most point of Africa - where a brief halt is made to admire the magnificent view of the Straits of Gibraltar from the farthest westerly point of the African continent.

A stop for an included Camel Ride - if you are up for it! - and onto the CAVES of HERCULES where for centuries the tribe that owns the caves has been scooping out millstones to grind wheat and olives.

Afterwards, you drive to the Kasbah for included lunch in an authentic Moroccan restaurant where you will be served superb Moroccan cuisine and partake in the customary mint tea and pastries, all while being entertained by musicians.

The continuation of the tour will take you walking to visit the Kasbah with its Sultan's Palace, a magnificent example of Moorish architecture, the Old Treasury and the Museum which contains fine specimens of Moroccan art. Then follows an interesting stroll through the picturesque winding streets and souks of the Medina, to visit the MENDOUBIA GARDENS, the GRAND SOCCO, the PETIT SOCCO, the Jewish Quarter, and the Berber handicraft and spice markets…

The price per person for the tour with private guide Said

Price per person: € 125

The tour includes:
Return ticket fast ferry Tarifa Tanger Tarifa
A private guide
The transport
Lunch in a typical Morrocan restaurant

Not included:
Drinks
Tips
Shopping and duty free shopping on the ferry Tarifa

Before choosing the day trip above, make sure to have read what Zoë (writer of Tarifa inside out and round about - by an insider) says about the recommended guide.

Read more about Tangier. Excerpts from Zoë´s book

Book your day trip to Tangier including tickets for the ferry Tarifa

We recommend to book the ferry Tarifa tickets online. You will receive a personal reservation number. This will decrease the waiting time.

Return from Ferry Tarifa Tanger Tarifa to Tarifa activities