View over the Tangier medina and the Strait of Gibraltar at golden hour

— Plan your days

Tangier itineraries: 1, 2, 3 & 4 days

Hour-by-hour plans written by residents, with real dirham prices for every stop — and the transfers already priced so you can lock them in before you land.

Ideal length

3–4 days

Comfortable daily budget

900–1,500 MAD

Best months

April–June · Sept–Oct

— Day 1

Medina, Kasbah & the sunset cliffs

09:00
Breakfast on the Grand Socco
25–40 MAD
Msemen, olive oil and mint tea at a café on the square before the crowds arrive.
10:00
Walk the medina to the Petit Socco
Free
Follow Rue es Siaghine down through the spice and slipper stalls. Ignore anyone offering to 'show you the way' — the lanes all run downhill to the port.
11:00
American Legation Museum
60 MAD
The only US National Historic Landmark abroad — Moorish courtyards, Matisse-era paintings and Tangier's spy history.
13:00
Tagine lunch in the medina
60–90 MAD
Family-run tables away from the port gate serve chicken with preserved lemon for a third of the tourist-strip price.
15:00
Kasbah Museum & the Sultan's gardens
70 MAD
The old palace, the mosaic of Venus, and the terrace looking straight across the Strait to Spain.
17:30
Mint tea at Café Hafa
15 MAD a glass
Cliff-top terraces open since 1921. Go before sunset to get a front-row table.
20:00
Dinner on Boulevard Pasteur
120–200 MAD
Grilled fish, pastilla and the Terrasse des Paresseux view over the bay.

Local tip · Wear grippy shoes — the Kasbah lanes are polished stone and steep. Carry small notes; almost nowhere in the medina takes cards.

— Day 2

Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves & the Atlantic beaches

09:30
Drive west along the Rmilat forest road
Private half-day from 900 MAD per vehicle
14 km of eucalyptus and villa-lined cliffs. A private vehicle is the sane way to link the coast in one morning.
10:15
Cap Spartel lighthouse
Free · 30 MAD to enter the lighthouse
Where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean — the 1864 lighthouse and a viewing terrace over both seas.
11:15
Caves of Hercules
60 MAD
The sea-carved opening shaped like the map of Africa. Go before noon; coach groups land after lunch.
13:00
Grilled sardines at Achakar beach
80–120 MAD
Beach shacks serve the morning's catch with bread, salad and olives.
15:00
Camel ride or quad trail on the dunes
Quad from 1,049 MAD per bike
Short rides run along the sand road; quad trails head into the forest behind the beach.
18:00
Back to town for the corniche
Free
The bay promenade fills with families at dusk — the best free people-watching in the city.

Local tip · The Atlantic side is 3–5°C cooler and much windier than the bay. Bring a layer even in July.

— Day 3

On the water — boats, jet skis and the bay

09:00
Private boat cruise from the marina
2,025 MAD per boat (1–10 people)
One hour along the bay to Cap Malabata and back, with the medina rising behind you.
11:00
Jet ski or paddle boarding
Jet ski from 1,049 MAD · 30 min
Flat morning water is the best window; the afternoon breeze picks up after 14:00.
13:30
Lunch at the marina
150–250 MAD
Seafood platters and juices with the yachts in front of you.
15:30
Scuba discovery dive
999 MAD · Pay Today 299 MAD
Three hours including full equipment and a guide in the water with you — no certification needed.
19:30
Hammam and rest
70 MAD local · 350+ MAD riad
Steam, black soap scrub and argan oil. The traditional medina hammams cost a fraction of the riad spas.

Local tip · Book water activities for the morning. Sea state on the Strait usually deteriorates through the afternoon.

— Day 4

Day trip — Chefchaouen or the Akchour waterfalls

08:00
Depart Tangier
Private return 2,099 MAD per vehicle (up to 7)
Two hours south through the Rif mountains, with a mint tea stop at the pass.
10:30
Chefchaouen blue medina
Kasbah 60 MAD
Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the Kasbah, and the blue lanes above Rue Targui — quietest before 11:00 and after 16:00.
13:00
Rooftop lunch
80–150 MAD
Goat cheese, bissara and tagines looking over the terracotta roofs against the mountain.
15:00
Spanish Mosque viewpoint
Free
A 25-minute uphill walk for the classic photo of the whole blue city.
17:00
Return to Tangier
Included in the private transfer
Back in the city for around 19:30–20:00.

Local tip · Prefer nature? Swap Chefchaouen for the Akchour waterfalls — a full day of river pools and the God's Bridge arch, 2,300 MAD per vehicle with 09:00 pick-up.

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✈️ Airport transfer

TNG ↔ Tangier — private vehicle

Up to 7 passengers · Mercedes Vito · flight tracked

450 MAD total · Pay Today 150 MAD · Pay on Arrival 300 MAD on the day

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🚤 Private boat

Morning boat cruise — 1 hour

Per private boat · 1–10 people

2,025 MAD total · Pay Today 525 MAD · Pay on Arrival 1,500 MAD on the day

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🌊 Jet ski

Jet ski — Type 1 Light (30 min)

Per jet ski · 30 minutes · instructor briefing

1,049 MAD total · Pay Today 349 MAD · Pay on Arrival 700 MAD on the day

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What a Tangier trip actually costs

Per person, per day, excluding flights and ferries. Prices checked in 2026.

Backpacker

400–600 MAD

Hostel or guesthouse bed, medina food, walking and petit taxis.

Comfortable

900–1,500 MAD

Riad or 4★ hotel, restaurant dinners, one paid activity a day.

Premium

2,500 MAD+

Boutique riad, private driver, boats and private guides.

Typical prices in Tangier, 2026
Item	Typical price
Airport transfer (private, up to 7)	450 MAD
Petit taxi across town	15–30 MAD
Mint tea	10–15 MAD
Tagine in the medina	60–90 MAD
Kasbah Museum entry	70 MAD
Caves of Hercules entry	60 MAD
Traditional hammam	70 MAD
Private boat, 1 hour	2,025 MAD
Chefchaouen day trip (private vehicle)	2,099 MAD

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Tangier itinerary FAQs

How many days do you need in Tangier?

Two days covers the medina, Kasbah, Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules. Three days adds a boat or beach day, and four lets you fit a Chefchaouen or Akchour day trip without rushing.

What is the best 1 day Tangier itinerary?

Grand Socco breakfast, medina walk to the Petit Socco, American Legation Museum, tagine lunch, Kasbah Museum, mint tea at Café Hafa at sunset, dinner on Boulevard Pasteur. Everything is walkable except the return from Hafa, which is a 20 MAD petit taxi.

How much does a trip to Tangier cost per day?

Roughly 400–600 MAD a day backpacking, 900–1,500 MAD for a comfortable trip with restaurant meals and one activity, and 2,500 MAD or more with a private driver, boutique riad and boat trips.

Is Tangier walkable?

Yes. The medina, Kasbah, Grand Socco and Boulevard Pasteur are all within a 25-minute walk of each other. Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules and the beaches are 14 km west and need a taxi or private vehicle.

What is the best time of year for a Tangier itinerary?

April to June and September to October: 22–28°C, dry, and far less crowded than August. Winter is mild at 14–18°C but wetter, and the boat trips are weather-dependent.

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Tangier itineraries: 1, 2, 3 & 4 days

Medina, Kasbah & the sunset cliffs

Breakfast on the Grand Socco

Walk the medina to the Petit Socco

American Legation Museum

Tagine lunch in the medina

Kasbah Museum & the Sultan's gardens

Mint tea at Café Hafa

Dinner on Boulevard Pasteur

Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves & the Atlantic beaches

Drive west along the Rmilat forest road

Cap Spartel lighthouse

Caves of Hercules

Grilled sardines at Achakar beach

Camel ride or quad trail on the dunes

Back to town for the corniche

On the water — boats, jet skis and the bay

Private boat cruise from the marina

Jet ski or paddle boarding

Lunch at the marina

Scuba discovery dive

Hammam and rest

Day trip — Chefchaouen or the Akchour waterfalls

Depart Tangier

Chefchaouen blue medina

Rooftop lunch

Spanish Mosque viewpoint

Return to Tangier

Reserve your transfer or experience now

TNG ↔ Tangier — private vehicle

Morning boat cruise — 1 hour

Jet ski — Type 1 Light (30 min)

What a Tangier trip actually costs

Build on your itinerary

15 best things to do

Where to eat

Where to stay

Day trips & prices

Tangier itinerary FAQs

How many days do you need in Tangier?

What is the best 1 day Tangier itinerary?

How much does a trip to Tangier cost per day?

Is Tangier walkable?

What is the best time of year for a Tangier itinerary?

Want this planned around your dates?

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