Perdicaris Park: Located in the heart of the city, this magical place gives us the impression of being lost in the Tangier countryside while new constructions roam around. In the forest of R'milat, the park flows into the waters of the strait and offers a breathtaking view of the sea. With a particular history, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape Spartel (the oldest lighthouse in Africa back to 150 years old), located between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. It's a part of the Tangier heritage and the northern coast of Morocco. Cape Spartel territory is characterized by an extraordinary cultural and natural heritage and extremely diversified which gives access to the visitors to a multitude of landscape.
Hercules wineries: The oldest cave in Africa (back to 2500 BC), where Hercules is said to have lived. The Caves of Hercules is an archaeological cave complex located in Cape Spartel, Morocco. The cave has two openings, one to sea and one to land. The sea is known as "The Map of Africa". It is believed that the Phoenicians created the sea in the shape of Africa when looked at from the sea. There are some markings on the wall in the shape of eyes, which are said to be made by the Phoenicians, which make up a map of the local area.
The Kasbah is an old fortress built in the 15th century by the Portuguese. The Tangier Kasbah is one of the most important attractions of Tangier, Morocco's maritime city, located on the northern tip of the country, facing the Strait of Gibraltar, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Mediterranean Sea. it has a historical and tourist monument, the Kasbah of Tangier has the distinction of having preserved its original and unique architecture, marking a rich period of Moroccan history.
The old Medina of Tangier is the corner of the secrets of the city. A small box filled with commercial, monuments, doors and restaurants to discover. The main entrance is the Souk Barra roundabout in front of the Tangier Cinematheque. You will find the Anglican Church of St. Andrews, the Sidi Bouabid Mosque and the Mendoubia Palace. The entrance behind the FAHS gate leads to several routes, to the right of the traditional Moroccan market, following the small Socco known for its cafes and mythical figures of Tangier history. At the bottom you will find the imposing Jewish cemetery, near Bab Mirican. From there, this gate leads to the district of Bni Idder, with Jnan Kabtan, Oued Ahardan, Dar Baroud and the Kasbah, the medina of which we find balconies and windows reflecting the traditional architecture.
Four of us went on a tour with Achraf and we had a good time. Our tour started late because our ferry was late but he managed to give us a feel for the city and its people. He was fun, knowledgeable and took us to interesting spots. He chose an excellent restaurant for our lunch. All in all a good experience.
Our experience with Achraf Benamar was great from start to finish. We found him through the Rick Steves guidebook, and choosing him was definitely the right decision. One thing we really appreciated was how easy it was to connect with him. Choosing a young guide was a great idea, and being close in age made the experience feel relaxed and natural from the beginning. He met us right on time at the cruise terminal with a clean, comfortable car and showed us some of the best spots in Tangier, including beautiful viewpoints, the Cave of Hercules, and a fun camel ride on the beach. He also took photos and videos for us, which was a nice bonus. Achraf Benamar was professional, well-organized, and very knowledgeable. He timed everything well to avoid crowds, guided us through local markets, and shared interesting insights about local culture and daily life. Everything felt smooth, safe, and exactly as promised. It’s also important to mention that Achraf Benamar is a licensed, fully active guide in Tangier, and we met him in person exactly as scheduled. For anyone reading negative or misleading reviews, our experience was the complete opposite, Achraf is trustworthy, professional, and truly dedicated to his guests. He walked us back to the terminal with plenty of time before departure, and we felt completely taken care of the entire day. We highly recommend Achraf Benamar as your guide when visiting Tangier, you will be in excellent hands.
Morocco is such a beautiful country. But with so much to do and to options that were overwhelming ourselves; we opted to go with a guided tour. With so many choices, we found Achraf Benamar and had an excellent experience touring Tangier. From the moment we met him, he was nothing but professional and we could tell he is so passionate about his city. He is authentic, relaxed, and well organized; giving us a mix of cultural and historic adventures with a glimpse of everyday life in Tangier. Achraf’s knowledge of Tangier and the surrounding areas is impressive. He shared countless history and local stories that showed us the melting pot and welcoming love of Tangier. Besides the food, one of the highlights for us was shopping, he took us to the one of the oldest textile mills in Tangier with real handmade, no pressure sales, and very fair prices. It was refreshing to shop knowing everything was genuine and had a piece of culture and heritage. We actually found Achraf Benamar’s name in the Rick Steves guide, and we’re happy to confirm he is very much active, present, and absolutely legitimate. He is a fantastic guide who clearly loves what he does. I have heard of deceptive tour experiences in Morocco, but Achraf Benamar is not one of them. If you want a real, trustworthy experience in Tangier, then we highly recommend giving Achraf an opportunity to show you the all Tangier’s beauty.
Our day with Achraf Benamar in Tangier was wonderful from start to finish. He helped us truly rediscover the city, from its history and culture to the everyday local life. Achraf is warm, knowledgeable, and very easy to spend the day with. He showed us Tangier and nearby areas at the perfect pace and timed everything well to avoid crowds. We especially loved shopping with him, he brought us to authentic local workshops and markets, where the items were genuinely handmade and reasonably priced. No tourist traps at all. We chose Achraf Benamar after seeing his name mentioned in the Rick Steves book, and we can confidently say he is very much active in Tangier and an excellent guide. Any claims saying otherwise are clearly incorrect. If you want a real local experience with someone you can trust, book Achraf Benamar without hesitation.
I recently visited Tangier and booked a private tour with Achraf Benamar, whom I discovered through the Rick Steves book. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Achraf is warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing the culture, history, and everyday life of Tangier. One of the highlights for me was the shopping. Achraf took me to an authorized consignment house, where I found beautiful, authentic items. Everything I purchased was professionally shipped to my home, arriving on time and in perfect condition. Achraf also helped me negotiate fair prices, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I left Tangier with wonderful memories and unique treasures thanks to his guidance. If you’re visiting Tangier and want a trustworthy, friendly, and culturally knowledgeable guide, I highly recommend Achraf Benamar.
Top notch tour! Our guide, Achraf Benamar, met us exactly where we had agreed and immediately made everyone feel comfortable. He took into account all of our group’s needs and tailored the day to exceed our expectations. Achraf was very knowledgeable about the area and provided great insight as we toured around, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. We actually found him through Rick Steves’ book, and we’re so glad we did! The service was exceptional, and the car was spotless and easy for my family to enter and exit. We highly recommend Achraf Benamar for anyone looking for a truly outstanding tour experience.
Do not book with Achraf Benamar. In October 2025, I contacted him through his website for a tour in Tangier. I did this based on him being in Rick Steve’s list of recommended guides for Tangier. He didn’t reply so I went to Rick Steve’s website and it said Achraf Benamar is no longer living in Morocco. So, I started contacting different guides. But then I did eventually get a reply from Benamar and he apologized that my email had gone to spam. I asked him about the Rick Steves update and he said that wasn’t correct and that he’d get in touch with them. I probably shouldn’t have believed that, but it was a direct reply from his website. On the day of the tour, the guide who showed up looked nothing like the photos of Achraf Benamar on TripAdvisor. Also, the tour guide ID around his neck said Abrito Ismail. I asked him and he said “oh in Morocco we have three names so Abrito is my third name”. He told me to call him Ben, short for Benamar. So, I googled “Abrito Ismail” and his Instagram came up. Definitely not Achraf Benamar. For those who care at this point, the tour was fine. Not good not bad. We got to see the sites, but I spent the whole day upset and anxious that our guide was impersonating someone else. We’d arrived at the tour directly from another part of Morocco so we had our luggage with us. I didn’t confront him until us and our luggage were dropped at our hotel. I was worried if I did it in the middle of the tour that it would lead to conflict and he had our luggage in the van at that point. When I confronted him, I told him I know you aren’t Achraf Benamar and you’ve been pretending all day. He tried to continuing lying saying he has multiple names. I showed him a picture of Achraf and he said yea that’s me a few years ago with shorter hair. I told him I’d also found his instagram and I know he was not Achraf. Finally, he gave in and said yes but it’s not his fault. Achraf was busy last minute and he had to cover for him. He said they didn’t tell me the truth because it’d cause confusion or I’d be unhappy that Achraf wasn’t available and cancel. I have no idea if that’s the truth, but it doesn’t matter because it’s unacceptable to lie about who you are. I also have no idea if Achraf is involved with this or not. But no matter what, do not book Achraf Benamar in Tangier. You’ll either get someone impersonating him as your guide or you’ll have a guide who will let someone else impersonate him and lie to his customers.
Benamar is very knowledgeable and took us all over. We loved the history and uniqueness of the Kasba and Medina areas. It was so fun to ride on the camels. The coast line and the Hollywood neighborhoods were beautiful.
If you're planning on visiting Tangier, Morocco, we highly recommend booking a tour with Achraf " Rafi". He is very professional, knowledgeable, interesting and kind. We learned so much about the history of Tangier. He then took us to a great restaurant for lunch with delicious food and got to visit several amazing sites and shops . He also took us on camel rides (a must). Do not hesitate to book a tour with Rafi, he's simply the best. We will definitely book with him again!
What a great experience, you will not be disappointed! Absolutely the best tour guiding experience I’ve had. He’s knowledgeable, attentive, funny, kind, well spoken and highlights his city in a magnificent way! He tailors the experience to the needs of the entire group. We got to see amazing sights with history highlights throughout the tour. There was also time made for photos, good eats and shopping. I truly can not say enough good things about this tour guide and it was truly worth every penny!
He was very amicable and made us feel comfortable immediately. We were able to get an amazing glimpse into tangier we may have never seen otherwise, I would 100% recommend and do again!
Achraf (Raffi) was an outstanding tour guide and person. Extremely well educated and knowledgeable. I can’t imagine any tour guide being better. 10 stars out of 5!!
Achraf is the magic in Morocco! His knowledge is on rivaled by an obvious love for what he does. One of the most memorable tours I’ll likely ever experience!
Amazing tour! Achraf knows so much about Tangier and Morocco in general. Learned all about the history of the city and its development. I enjoyed the tour so much that I didn’t feel the time pass! Highly recommend a tour with Achraf! It was brilliant!
Excellent, enjoyable. Ashraf has something for everyone and as a local has a superb knowledge of Tanger. Well worth it.
This ended up being the best day and tour of our 2 week trip. Achraf is so incredibly knowledgeable and seemed to read us well as to what we would like to do and see. His English is perfect and has such a fun sense of humor. What can I say - he is ‘the man’ in Tangier!!
I recently went on a trip to Morocco, this past summer, and had the opportunity to stop in Tangier for a few nights. Because our stay in Tangier was so short, we thought it would be best to get a tour guide to maximize our time in this amazing city. The tour itself was exceptional and our tour guide, Achraf, contributed to the awesome experience! He was professional, well-versed, and really easygoing. The fact that he was relaxed, friendly, and funny made absorbing the historical information so much more enjoyable. And he also provided us with great recommendations for places to eat and things to do in our free time after the tour was over. I speak for my group and myself when I say that we had an amazing time. I cannot stress enough how much I would recommend Achraf to anyone looking for a superb tour of Tangier and its surrounding areas. He was excellent and made our trip unforgettable!
Excellent tour. Very interesting to see the Blue city. Achraf was a very friendly person who I highly recommend to do a tour with. The tour was meant to be 8 hours but he extended at no extra cost to 10 hours. Furthermore, in his own time he was able to find us a place to do jet skiing at Tetouan which was not part of his tour. However, he hired a driver to take us and waited while we enjoyed 30mins out in the Med Sea on Jet Skis. 5 star Tour. Highly recommend. You will not regret it!
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Morocco and spend three weeks exploring this amazing country. And out of all the cities I visited, I must say Tangier was my absolute favorite! The experience I had in this city has had a lasting impact on not only me, but my whole traveling group. Tangier is so beautiful; but we also had an amazing tour guide, Achraf, who made the experience so much more memorable! He is extremely friendly and easy to talk to, which made the day less stressful as traveling can be. He is also knowledgeable about all the places that we visited and has a great sense of humor! It was like we were learning and exploring Tangier with a friend. I can say that without a doubt my group and I were engaged and excited about all the places and activities that Achraf had planned for us. Without any hesitation, I would recommend Achraf to anyone looking for an excellent tour guide for Tangier and/or its surrounding cities. We had the best day with him, from the landmarks to the cuisine my group and I had an awesome time and he definitely contributed to our positive experience!
We booked a tour with Benamar Tour Guides via the internet with barely any knowledge about them and hoping that the tour would be enjoyable. We met our guide, Achraf, right where he said we would meet in a professional vehicle with a sign stating our name. Achraf, and the driver Ali, helped us into the vehicle and we very kind. As the tour began, Achraf kept us constantly entertained by explaining all the sites and their history, and stopping frequently to let us take pictures of the beautiful scenery. As we wanted group pictures, he took great pictures of us all together. We noticed little things that made the trip more enjoyable, like our camel ride was a little longer than all the other tourists, the vendors in the market didn't try to hassle us like other tourists, and we were able to see I estimate settings that we would never have found on our own. When we were confused about our ferry tickets, he took us to the ferry - with no extra charge - and helped us to rectify the situation. As we were still a little lost, he walked us back to our bnb - which was no where near where he had to go. He gave us information for the next leg of the trip and he asked us to call if we have any problems along our way. This is a great tour service, Achraf is a phenomenal tour guide, and he helped to make my birthday a blast!
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