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Tangier Cultural Tour: Explore Kasbah and Medina
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177 Ratings
Tangier
Immerse yourself in the enchanting city of Tangier on a private walking tour. Explore the vibrant souks, visit historic landmarks, and discover the rich cultural heritage of this North African gem.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting city of Tangier on a private walking tour. Explore the vibrant souks, visit historic landmarks, and discover the rich cultural heritage of this North African gem.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tangier Casbah - 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.
- Musee de la Kasbah - Representation of the historical role played by Tangier in linking Africa and Europe due to strategic geographical…
- Tangier Casbah - 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.
- Musee de la Kasbah - Representation of the historical role played by Tangier in linking Africa and Europe due to strategic geographical location for exchange in the Mediterranean.
- Place du Grand 9 Avril 1947 - The Place du 9 Avril 1947, named after the momentous speech of King Mohamed V appealing for the independence.
- Tangier American Legation Museum - The first American public property outside the United States, it commemorates the historic cultural and diplomatic relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco.
- Moshe Nahon Synagogue - Constructed by Moise Nahon, chief of important family of bankers.
- Medina of Tangier - Explore the narrow streets in Medina
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Petit Socco - Petit Socco once was 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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Professional local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Time for shopping in the markets
- Explore Kasbah of Tangier (The Fortress)
- Tea and coffee
- Explore Medina of Tangier (old part)
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Professional local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Time for shopping in the markets
- Explore Kasbah of Tangier (The Fortress)
- Tea and coffee
- Explore Medina of Tangier (old part)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour is taking you into the authentic heart of a fascinating North African coastal city with a fabulously rich cultural heritage. The opportunity to visit aromatic food and spice markets, beautiful artisan weaving factories and wander around the hidden alleyways and busy places that make Tangier the atmospheric, memorable city that it is. The…
This tour is taking you into the authentic heart of a fascinating North African coastal city with a fabulously rich cultural heritage. The opportunity to visit aromatic food and spice markets, beautiful artisan weaving factories and wander around the hidden alleyways and busy places that make Tangier the atmospheric, memorable city that it is. The overview contains personalized introduction to city’s history, culture, lively description of the Moroccan life style, local markets and costumes of native people. Visit most magnificent places in the city: Kasbah, old medina, Moshe Nahon Synagogue, King’s Palace and locals markets.
Location
Tangier Casbah
Place de la Kasbah,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Cynthia_s
Feb 28, 2026
Wonderful tour with... - Wonderful tour with Jasmine who is a very informative, personable and nice guide! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and all of the sites that we were able to see. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Aj_l
Feb 22, 2026
Great local experience - Karim was amazing. He took very good care of me as I was a solo traveler. He is very well liked by so many people and he is very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable.
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Eugene_yz
Feb 21, 2026
A wonderful day in the old town - Our local guide Jasmine speaks fluent English, she is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot of Moroccan history, culture, customs and traditions from her during our 3+ hours tour. Jasmine also tried to accommodate our requests. Her advice was extremely helpful and she answered all our questions. For the final part of the tour we did a bit shopping as we were looking for something unique to take home. Jasmine brought us to the trustworthy shops. The shop owners were all willing to provide information on their products. No pressure or obligation to buy. Having said that, we eventually managed to buy some famous Argan oil products, as it was reasonably priced with outstanding quality. Overall a wonderful guided tour in the old town of Tangier. Highly recommended.
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Ilene_t
Feb 11, 2026
Excellent tour through historic Tangier - Excellent tour through the Kasbah and Medina. Jasmine was knowledgeable and easy to share conversation on all topics related to Moroccan history and culture. She also tailored the tour to our particular interests.
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515calebc
Jan 19, 2026
Unforgettable experience - We booked this tour VERY last minute and Karim accommodated us without hesitation. He was so personable and knowledgeable. We learned a ton about Morocco’s history and culture, and he took us to some great shops to buy keepsakes. It felt like a very authentic experience. I highly recommend!
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Elizabethc87
Jan 7, 2026
Thorough, Flexible Tour - We had a great tour in Tangier. It was raining and we had small children but our guide was flexible and rearranged the tour so we could be at the museum first. It was our first tour in Morocco and a great one for that because it came with so much history of the country. When we needed a break he brought us to a spot for the best mint tea we ended up having the whole trip! Was at our disposal and altered the tour based on our interests. We'd recommend!
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Bradley_s
Jan 6, 2026
Wonderful experience - Would highly recommend anyone wanting to see and learn about Tangier. Informative and fun at the same time. They truly cater to your interests. Well worth it.
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S7602tkdianas
Dec 30, 2025
Majid- the best guide in all of Morocco - Our tour guide Majid was absolutely excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and kind. We were interested in seeing the history and culture of beautiful Tangier and this tour was perfect. Majid took us to the best stores with quality cactus and argan oils, beautiful hand woven scarves both with workshops or demonstrations- watching the weaving loom. Never did we feel we were in any “tourist traps”- very authentic. We are thankful to Majid, Karim and Tangier PATITO tours and were so sad to leave! Morocco is in our hearts. 🇲🇦 From some very happy Canadians. 🇨🇦
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Steve_g
Dec 23, 2025
A day very well spent in the Medina and Kasbah of Tangier…and now I know the difference between the two! - This is a wonderful tour for anyone’s first day in Tangier. My tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history of the city and engaging with all my inquiries of particular Moroccan customs and daily life. The tour can be flexible toward the things that interest you personally. For me, that was the food markets, along with a stops for tea, a bite to eat and a little bit of shopping with trusted vendors. I feel like I am very well situated now for the remainder of my stay, with some helpful tips they left me with regarding points of interest and restaurants I may enjoy for the remainder of my stay. Like I said, the PERFECT choice for anyone’s first day in Tangier!
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David_g
Dec 13, 2025
A worthwhile tour - A worthwhile introduction to Tangier while visiting on a cruise. Our guide was Jasmine, who was very pleasant and knowledgeable, although she did spend too much time talking on her phone! We really enjoyed the narrow streets and alleyways as we made our way through the old town. We visited a spice shop where we felt pressured to purchase. We did buy a couple of items, and the agreed price was in Euros then converted to dirhams ( 10 to the €) . I payed by card and when I checked my card statement a few days later I discovered I had been charged much more than the agreed price. We then visited a ceramic shop and the owner tried to give us a less favourable conversion rate, but he backtracked when caught out. Finally we visited a fabric shop and again we later found out we were charged more than the agreed price! There didn’t appear to be locals frequenting these shops, just tourists.
The Moroccan Dirham is a closed currency and cannot be taken in or out of the country. Our guide took us to an ATM to get some local currency before entering the souk, as buying is cash only. The souk was the sort of bustling atmosphere we expected. Plenty of bargains after some bartering. Again priced in Euros and converted to dirhams for cash payments. It was a real experience to see the butcher stalls and some unconventional butchery techniques ( not for the faint hearted). When our guide left us, she gave us directions to a local restaurant and onward to the ship. We sat outdoors at the restaurant and enjoyed the street entertainers performing. Lunch was tasty and great value.
There are many street sellers, which can be a bit of a nuisance, however I politely declined their offers, and was pleasantly impressed by their courteous and humble acceptance of rejection.
Overall, this was a worthwhile and enjoyable tour, and can be tailored to suit your interests. We found the ordinary people of Tangier to be warm and friendly.
In hindsight, I would avoid the tourist shops, as the price altering has left a bitter taste. If paying by credit card double check the price being charged.
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