This was the best tour! We are so happy we went with them, they made the entire day enjoyable and we felt very safe. The places were perfect, the camel ride was very special. The guides were excellent communicators, starting days before the cruise, throughout, and after. Much gratitude to Jasmine and her team. We would give 10 stars if we could!! We highly recommend this tour.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- official licensed local tour Guide
- Air-conditioned, modern vehicle transport (limited small-group size)
- Guided Medina & Kasbah walking tour with market exploration time
- Complimentary local refreshment (Moroccan mint tea, fresh orange juice, or coffee)
- Camel ride experience on Tangier beach
- Cruise ship pickup and drop off
- Free time for market shopping
- Unique experiences
- Port pickup and drop off
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities & tips for driver and guide (optional, at your discretion)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- • Meeting Point: Upon exiting the cruise terminal building after security, step into the main greeting area. Your guide will be holding a prominent sign displaying YOUR FULL NAME and our company name (Tangier Patito Tours). • Timing & Departure: Departure is scheduled for 30 to 45 minutes after ship docking, giving you ample time to disembark smoothly without rushing. • Schedule Adjustments: We monitor live ship docking times in real time. If your cruise arrives early, late, or faces clearance delays, your guide automatically adjusts and will be waiting for you in the greeting area. • Vehicle & Transport: Your private, air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter waits in the adjacent official transport bay. Complimentary bottled water is provided onboard. • Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Every itinerary is customized around your ship's schedule to guarantee a stress-free, timely return to port well before "All Aboard."
Itinerary
This forest is known with many names: Armelat Forest, Forest Leglawi or Forest Perdicaris (referring to Perdicaris incident), kidnapping of the American wealthy Perdicaris on 18 May 1904 by Mulai Ahmed Raisuli.
Opposite Cape Spartel lighthouse, 44 km to the north, Cape Trafalgar marks the northern entrance to the Strait on the Spanish coast. Enjoy the spectacular views over the Meeting point of Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
Meet camels and have nice small ride in the beach where the Atlantic Ocean meet the Mediterranean see
The Famous "Map of Africa" Sea Window: View the iconic ocean-facing cavern opening, naturally framed in the shape of an inverted map of the African continent. Ancient Hand-Carved Caverns: Walk through subterranean limestone chambers featuring circular wall grooves left by ancient mappers and stonecutters who quarried millstones here for millennia. Myth & Legend: Discover the Greek mythology where Hercules reportedly rested before completing his 11th labor—splitting the mountain to connect the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Atlantic Wave Views: Watch and photograph Atlantic waves crashing directly into the cavern mouth from inside the cool, vaulted stone hall.
A complex of castles on top of the hill overlooking the city. The Sultan, Moulay Ismail, built his palace here, and the gardens are part of his 17th century palace, called Dar el Makhzen.
Representation of the historical role played by Tangier in linking Africa and Europe due to strategic geographical location for exchange in the Mediterranean.
Explore the narrow streets in Medina Petite Socco - Once one of the greatest souks in all of Morocco, home to many notable writers, businessmen, diplomats and bankers had their offices located around the square and cafes, hotels and casinos were testament to the wealth of the area. Visit colorful markets and unique craftsmanship of Morocco At lunch time – try one of the most diversified cuisines in the world.
The Place du 9 Avril 1947, named after the momentous speech of King Mohamed V appealing for the independence.
Constructed by Moise Nahon, chief of important family of bankers.
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Reviews
Excellent communication. Trip exactly as described. Individualized based on the group’s requests. Jasmine and Karim did everything right. All experiences were great. Safe, friendly, fun. Perfect for cruise passengers.
Absolutely awesome experience!! Do not hesitate to book. I worried about booking outside of the Cruise ship but everything was smooth and the operator showed photos of the pickup point and a photo of our tour guide. We did so many things!!! We ate and drank and saw wonderful sights. We shopped in an ancient marketplace for wonderful goods. They take all methods of payment. Dollars, Euros, Moroccan money and Plastic!! Our Guide Hamza was awesome. He kept everyone together and safe. This tour is everything you could want when you come to an exotic place!!
My husband and I booked this as a shore excursion from our cruise ship. I was worried about booking a trip in such a foreign land without the cruise ship to guarantee our safe return. I think I must have drove the owner nuts with my worrisome questions. But I actually had nothing to worry about. We were told exactly where to meet...complete with a photo..and a photo of our tour guide. They also asked for a photo of us. We met exactly on time and no stress. We boarded a new bus and proceeded to the city..our guide Hamza was exceptional. We learned about the history of Tangiers, stopped at important places and then went to a restaurant to have a traditional Moroccan breakfast with a tea service. We saw more important things and went to the beach to ride Camels!! What a thrill. The gentleman running the camels was extremely nice to me and helped me get on and off the camel and took our phones to take pictures. We then went to the market for shopping....oh my goodness...it was spectacular..Hamza helped us shop and helped bargain with the owners. Contrary to everything we read...they take Euros, Dollars, Moroccan money and PLASTIC!! Everyone had cell phones with pay apps! A lot of the terrain was slippery and lots of stairs. It was slippery because it drizzled all day. But Hamza held my arm so I wouldn't slip and fall...THE ENTIRE TIME IN THE MARKET. So don't be afraid to book this tour. It was affordable and very comprehensive..easy to find the tour operator and small groups.
An overview of the whole city. Hamza was an excellent guide. Could understand his English and took time to answer questions and explain cultural things that weren’t included in the tour. Need to know that there were a lot of stairs for the camel ride.
Karim , our guide, did an amazing job showing us the beautiful city of Tangier, we stopped at a mosque, and and then an incredible overlook of the Mediterranean. Then we drove to the lighthouse and the spot where the Atlantic and the Mediterranean meet. After that we took a camel ride on the amazing beach just below the lighthouse area. The camel ride was a lot of fun. Then Karin took us for a light lunch at a nearby restaurant. It was delicious. Then we went back to the Medina, the center of Fancier and walked through the marketplace. Karim could not have been more kind and patient, offering to take pictures of everyone, and taking the time to make sure that everyone was having a good time. Karim is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his take on what we were seeing. We were very impressed with how clean Tangier was with many beautiful trees and lovely homes. Thank you, Karim for a wonderful day in Morocco!
This was an amazing tour! It was perfect for our cruise port stop. As soon as I booked our tour, our tour guide messaged us, welcoming us to Morocco and inquiring what we wanted out of the tour. He provided a brief itinerary of what our day would look like and asked what kind of shopping we were interested in. This made it a more personal experience. Karim was our tour guide and was one of the best tour guides we have had! We stopped at a lot of the picturesque places to grab photos and he was more than willing to take photos of us. He was very knowledgeable about Morocco and the history of Tangiers. He was friendly and welcoming. The camel ride was a fun experience and the stop at the cafe where Karim ordered lunch for us was excellent. The trip to the Medina was interesting and something I’m glad we got to experience. I would love to go back to Morocco one day and experience more of this beautiful country. All in all - this is the perfect tour for a few hours in the city of hike your cruise ship ports in Tangier. Would highly recommend!!
We had a great shore excursion in Tangier. Our guide Hassan was very knowledgeable, so friendly and accommodating. Riding the camels on the beach was such a highlight, followed by a lovely stop at a beautiful restaurant for Moroccan mint tea and a delicious spongy, hole-filled pancake called Baghrir (also known as the "Thousand-Hole Pancake"), sliced banana and the traditional Moroccan "almond butter" called Amlou. After our meal, we traveled to the historic, walled Medina of Tangier —a vibrant, labyrinthine neighborhood lined with various shops. We enjoyed an argan oil presentation at Bouchta Bio herborist. while in the Medina and purchased a delightful face cream. Thank you to Karim for absolutely solid communication throughout the booking and arrival process, and many thanks to Hassam, a.k.a. "Coca Cola". We appreciate the wonderful tour and safe transport back to our ship in plenty of time!
Best excursion we have had in a long time. Kiram is an excellent tour director, extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We will definitely recommend this tour to anyone we know visiting Tangier. Two thumbs up!
It was a great choice. It was fun to ride the camel on the beach, and the included drink and snack was very tasty. The guide was informative and friendly – – and took good care of us all. There was some confusion when we tried to locate the guide on the morning of the tour. The information said that the guide would have a sign with out named on it. But there was no guides with our name or with the name of the company. When I was approached by the owner – – didn’t know he was the owner – – I thought perhaps he was trying to get us to go with him instead of the tour that we had booked, because he didn’t have the tour name or couldn’t tell me my name. So I didn’t trust that it was actually the company we had booked. I finally texted the tour company, and when the owner could show me that he had that text, I believed that he was really the right person. It would’ve been so much easier if he’d actually shown up with the company name or something with our names on it. He had a lot of groups going out, so I guess there was just too many people for him to do that. But after that initial confusion, it was a great tour. Recommended!!!
Our cruise itinerary was changed a few days before sailing. We were happy to go to Tangier and lucky to book a great tour with Karim He bought us to many great view points and explained about the culture and customs of Tangiers. We went to the market where locals shop daily for meats, fish and produce. We also had camel rides on the beach. All in all, it was a great day, like nothing we have done before!
This really is a cruise tailored to cruise passengers. Picked up and dropped off at the port, we never worried that we’ll miss the ship. We’ve seen the most interesting parts of the city, walked thru the Medina and rode camels in the beach. Anything you want from a city tour.
This was an amazing tour! It was perfect for our cruise port stop. As soon as I booked the tour, our guide immediately messaged me welcoming me to Morocco and inquired what I wanted out of the tour. He provided a brief itinerary of what we would see and asked what kind of shopping I was interested in. This made it a more personal experience. Karim was our tour guide and was one of the best guides we’ve had. We stopped at a lot of the picturesque places to grab photos and he was more than willing to take photos of us. He was very knowledgeable about Morocco and the history of Tangiers. He was friendly and welcoming. The camel ride was a fun experience and our stop at the cafe where Karim ordered lunch for us was excellent. The trip to the Medina was interesting and something I’m glad we got to experience. I would love to go back to Morocco one day and explore more of this beautiful country. All in all - this is a perfect tour for a few hours in the city while your cruise ship ports in Tangier. Would highly recommend!
What a great trip. We were met at the Pier, modern comfortable small bus and great guide and stops. Lunch and camel ride very enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Don’t look any further, this is the excursion for you! Karim and his team were fantastic! They had a clean Mercedes van and the best itinerary for our private tour. They literally made us feel like family. We will be back and definitely use Karim and his company again!!!
Well worth booking ,1st time visit to Tanger and great way to see the sights .Majed was 👍 very good English and informative .
The overall tour was very good. A small bus pickup was a short, easy walk from the cruise dock through the security check point. Lunch break at Andalucia Hill with clean rest rooms was a very nice unexpected experience. The camel ride after lunch was the highlight. Casbah was great from a historical investigative experience through the shopping maze and alley ways. Majid was the very best, fantastic tour guide we've have ever had!
Fantastic tour with the wonderful Majid, his history & knowledge were fantastic & he made us feel so comfortable.
Having never been to Tangier, this was a very informative tour. The place is quite large and can be confusing. We loved the stop for tea and snacks. delicious! Our guide was great!
Wonderful way to see Tanji when you have a limited amount of time. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions. The highlight for us was riding on a camel
Karim was an exceptional guide! He provided and informative and fun experience! He made everyone feel very comfortable and met all our expectations
Our guide Jasmine was a wonderful guide. Showed us all the amazing sights of Tangier and took the group on a camel ride that was fun.
Our guide Jasmine was knowledgeable and friendly too. The bus ride was comfortable and the best way to see the many sights of Tangier. A pleasant surprise was the special treat we received along with our mint tea. Thankyou! Everyone enjoyed the camel ride, the walk through the Casbah and Medina. Highly recommend this tour.
Our guide was engaging, very knowledgeable & friendly. The tour gave a taste of what Tangier, Morocco has to offer - highly recommend to any visitors.
Coming from a cruise ship, Jasmine met us on the pier. A comfortable van awaited for our small group. We learned about the religion and visited a mosque and peeked inside. Beautiful! The camel ride was a thrill and going through the casbah and shopping the Medina was interesting. Our favorite was the mint tea and snack. So good! We highly recommend Jasmine Tours! Everything we wanted in this tour.
This provider communicated better than any provider I've ever used. Booking confirmation was received very quickly, questions sent via messaging were responded to almost immediately. We even convinced two other cruise passengers to join us based on the operator's responsiveness! Tour guide met us exactly where they said they would, holding a sign with our name! Tour was enjoyable and informative, would definitely recommend! The only slightly disappointing part was that we were not able to stop at the Atlantic/Mediterranean sign due to the crowds. Finally, bring water with you for the camel ride at the beach. While it was a good experience, the walk back up to the parking area was hot and strenous!
Great time seeing Tangire! We enjoyed the sights, camel ride, shopping, and food! Walking thru the old town market was great. My wife loved the shop with argon oil!
Would thoroughly recommend this tour. Communication leading up to the tour was very good. We were met promptly by tour guide, Majid, who was excellent, a wealth of information and knowledge gained from years of experience.
We had a great tour with Karim. One of the best private tours we have had in our last few years of traveling. He was extremely welcoming, treated us like family, and we saw everything promised plus he helped us with purchases in the marketplace. We had four couples traveling with us and it was a better tour and definitely better value than if we had taken the ship’s excursion. We would love to come back to see Karim and see more of beautiful Tangier with him.
Fantastic tour of Tangier! Karim was great providing insight into the history, culture, and people of the region. Also, great mix of the different areas of the city.
We had the best time! Hamza was absolutely amazing and personalized the tour for us. The camel ride was awesome. We have always wanted to do this and it was so worth it. Tangier is beautiful. The people were so warm and welcoming. We learned so much about the culture. The markets were amazing. Gorgeous rugs!!!! Will definitely go back and experience more.
WOW, Karim is an amazing guide. What a wonderful day with Karim! He exceeded our expectations and created an amazing experience we will always remember. Karim is highly educated, well spoken and an overall great guide. Do not pass up an opportunity to have a tour with Karim. More specifically, his English is excellent; he is conversational and informative without being overwhelming; and he is very flexible in terms of options and adjusting the tour based on our interests and desires. We are fortunate to travel the world and have used private guides on multiple continents. Karim provided one of the best tours we’ve had the pleasure to experience. Due to our experience in the lovely city of Tangier, we will return to this fascinating country again in the future. Thank you again, Karim. Your friends, Rodney & Fraser
Our tour was absolutely fantastic. Majid is a top notch tour guide and Abdul is a great driver and person. We thoroughly enjoyed the camel ride. It is many steps down to the beach to meet our camels. I told Abdul that I didn’t think I would be able to go back up and he arranged with the camel guide to have the camels bring us up the hill back to the parking lot. That was so thoughtful. Our walk through the narrow alleys of the souk was so much fun. Majid did not rush us or push us to purchase from certain sellers although he did tell us about a few places and asked if we wanted to go. I thought that was very thoughtful. We also saw where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet, a lovely park where the locals were enjoying a perfect day and the northernmost point of Africa. All in all the very best tour of our entire 21 day cruise.
Karim was wonderful! A great way to see Tangier and really feel like you got the local flavor!! Thanks Karim!!
Karim led us on a spectacular adventure through the best of Tangier. He put every effort into personalizing our experience. He contacted me before the trip to ask what we most wanted to see and do, was waiting in front our our cruise ship port early for pick up, took us to the most beautiful sites throughout the new city and old Medina and delivered us back to our boat with plenty of time to embark. His knowledge of Tangier history and culture runs deep and he shared it all with us with great warmth and pride. He treated us like family in town for a visit and we left feeling like we had made a life-long friend.
This tour agency is family run by Karim and his family. Prior to the tour, Karim communicated all the details the day before, so we were clear and there was no guessing. Majid, our tour guide, was promptly at our guest house at 10 min before the tour start time. He was extremely knowledgeable and took us through the old town while sharing nuggets from the history of Tangiers. His English was impeccable. When we were overcharged by a vendor while on our tour, Karim took it personally and stepped in to provide us with a cash refund out of pocket, and insisted he would take the merchandise back to the vendor himself. Ive never encountered this level of customer centricity in any tour anywhere. I will hopefullu return to Tangiers soon, and when I do, I hope to deal only with Karim.
This tour was the perfect introduction to Tangier. A friend and I booked the tour a few weeks in advance, and the owner/operator, Karim, texted me almost immediately to confirm everything. Communication before the tour was excellent. We were asked if we'd be open to sharing our private tour with two other travelers, making us a group of four. We were happy to say yes, and it ended up making the experience even more fun. Our guide, Jasmine, was absolutely wonderful. She was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. Rather than feeling like we were being led through a checklist of sights, it felt like we were exploring the city with a friend who knew every hidden street, every story, and all the right people. Not to mention as a follow woman, seeing the city from that perspective was just incredible. We wandered through the Medina to the Kasbah, strolled down quiet streets lined with beautiful architecture, met some memorable locals, browsed bustling markets (the olive displays alone are worth seeing!), admired the exteriors of several stunning mosques, and visited a historic synagogue. Learning that it's lovingly maintained despite Tangier's Jewish community now numbering fewer than 20 people was a moving example of Morocco's respect for people of all faiths. Jasmine was also incredibly generous throughout the tour. I won't spoil the surprises for future guests, but everything she shared with us was delicious and thoughtfully chosen. By the end of the experience, I felt like I had gained much more than an overview of the city. I came away with a genuine appreciation for Tangier, its history, and the warmth of its people. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tangier, especially if it's your first time.
Wonderful tour of Tangier with Jasmine. Showing us all the sights, tailoring it to our needs and keeping the group small with just us and another couple. Jasmine was there to meet us early. Her brother Karim contacted us beforehand to understand what we were interested in to make sure it suited our needs. Would recommend. Thank you!
We had a fantastic tour of Tangier and learnt so much about the history, architecture and culture. Thank you so much to Jasmine our guide who was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was a really small, personal tour and this meant we could ask lots of questions and have the tour tailor made to us, shopping for spices and even a traditional Moroccan mint tea and almond cake. Delicious. I would highly recommend this trip.
Amazing experience, our tour guide Hamza was great. Funny, nice and went out of his way to make our trip with him worth it. He even offered to take our photos on multiple occasions. We would 100% recommend booking this experience if you plan on traveling to Tangier.
This was hands down one of the best excursions we did on our trip. If you’re on the fence, book it. Karim was great to work with ahead of time, super responsive and made everything easy to coordinate before we even arrived. Once we got there, our guide Hamza took over and absolutely made the experience. He was knowledgeable, easygoing, and really went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. What really stood out to me was that this was actually a private experience. A lot of tours say “VIP” or “small group,” but then you end up with a bunch of other people. That wasn’t the case here, it was just my wife and me the entire time. Even though it’s listed as a shared tour, each booking gets their own guide, so it feels much more personal and relaxed. The itinerary was also flexible. Hamza tailored things to what we were most interested in, which made it feel less like a scripted tour and more like exploring Tangier with someone who really knows it. The camel ride along the coast was a great experience, but this tour is so much more than just that. We also added the Hercules Cave for a few extra dollars, and it was 100% worth it. Definitely don’t skip that. Being able to explore inside, and even get photos with a monkey and macaw, made it even more memorable. Overall, we felt completely safe and well taken care of the entire time. Hamza also helped us navigate the markets and made sure we weren’t getting taken advantage of, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re looking for something that feels more personal than the typical group excursion.
I would definitely recommend this tour. Karim was great to work with from the beginning and made sure we had all the information we needed before our excursion. Our guide Hamza was amazing. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and really went above and beyond. He took photos for us at all the best spots, explained everything clearly, and even helped us negotiate at the market. We ended up with a beautiful rug. The whole experience felt safe, comfortable, and well organized. We felt much more at ease and enjoyed the experience so much more having Hamza as our guide!
This tour is fantastic. Best one we ever took. Our tour guide Majid was informative, funny, and very kind to those of us on the older side. The tour owner, Karim, couldn’t do enough for us. Definitely book with Karim and ask for Majid for tour quite. Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous!!!
Wonderful, comprehensive tour of Tangier Kasbah and medina. Farid, my private guide, was very attentive and careful. I enjoyed very much this tour.
Karim is simply the best! We arrived late night from Barcelona and he immediately switched into gear when we mentioned hunger. He took us around the Medina and explained the Moroccan culture along with landmarks. We shopped for scarves, argan oil and then ate at a rooftop restaurant with fantasist views. He really made us feel like family in such a short time. He contributed to a wonderful authentic experience that no one else in Morocco did. He continued to check in on us during our duration of the trip in other cities. I feel like I have gained another family member through Karim. If you want to feel a warm welcome, be cared for and deal with an experienced professional, book with him asap. You will not be disappointed.
What an amazing day spent seeing the sights of Tangier. Kareem was an amazing guide with a broad knowledge of the customs and traditions of Tangier. He personalized our trip taking us to the things that we wanted to see and learn about the things we wanted to know. We had the opportunity to shop for Moroccan rugs and spices in the local market. Our visit was the day before Eid, so we have the added bonus of learning about this holiday. We felt safe and secure the entire day. This tour was definitely worth the price and was a great use of our time while in Tangier.
We had such an amazing full day tour with Karim. We had some ideas of what we wanted to do and we combined what Karim had in mind plus what we wanted to do. We literally hit the top 10 sights of Tangier and felt so fortunate to see so much in one day. Karim even recommended things like a coffee stop, and some other activities to do on our own. We HIGHLY recommend a tour of Tangier with Karim!
What a fun and interesting tour! Karim is very knowledgeable and friendly. My friends and I all learned a great deal about Tangier and enjoyed our time doing so. Highly recommend especially if it’s your 1st time in Morocco!
When we travel, we want to sample the local flavors and culture. Karim customized our walking tour so we could do just that. Highlights include walking through the local market and sampling olives, figs as well as seeing the gorgeous displays of fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, flowers, spices, and more. We also had a relaxed paced, multi-course traditional Moroccan meal in a local restaurant and Turkish coffee in the famous Cafe Baba in Medina. Personally, I also loved seeing the stalls/shops of the barbershop, the tailor, weavers, as well as the community oven. Walking with Karim feels as if you are with a local celebrity. It was clear the locals knew him, welcomed our "intrusion" into their spaces and even left a productive bubble of space simply because we were with Karim. I cannot imagine trying to navigate the labyrinthine of streets and passageways without Karim or one of his colleagues.
Karim and Radi were the highlight of our trip. Super friendly, so helpful , and always on call if we needed anything. They gave us tips on restaurants, stores to buy wine to stock our fridge, took us around the town to all the beautiful landmarks. I’m so happy we had them with us. If you’re ever in Tangier , i highly recommend these guys! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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