Tangier Private Shore Excursion

Abdelmoghit made Tangier come alive with his knowledge of the local culture and the historical context of the city. Each member of our group had a different Tangier to discover and Abdelmoghit satisfied each one of us.

Abdel Deserves Beyond 5 Stars! We are a few weeks late in posting this. On August 9th we had an absolutely phenomenal day with Abdel, who provided a highly professional, seamless, and deeply educational tour. From the moment he picked us up directly at the cruise ship port in Tangier, we knew we were in excellent hands. He kicked off the day with a wonderful panoramic ride through the new town, sharing great context about the city as we transitioned into the more historic areas. The natural beauty we experienced throughout the tour was breathtaking. Abdel took us to Perdicaris Park, which offered stunning views of the Strait of Gibraltar, followed by a stop at Cape Spartel where we admired the iconic lighthouse building and stood where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet. We then enjoyed a beautiful drive along the scenic coastal road to the famous Cave of Hercules, caped off by a fun stop to pet some young camels who were at the beach. Abdel really shined during the cultural portion of our day. His deep historical knowledge made our visit to the Kasbah incredibly interesting and educational, bringing the history of the fortress to life. He then expertly guided us through the labyrinth of the medina and the bustling souks, making us feel completely safe and comfortable. To top it all off, he took to a local spot for an authentic local meal that was a true highlight of our trip. He ensured we returned to the cruise ship port with plenty of time to spare, and we cannot recommend him highly enough!

The scenic part of the tour including Perdicaris Park and Cape Spartel was beautiful. You might skip the Cave of Hercules and save the $8 entry cost (only Moroccan cash accepted). Back in Tangier, our guide knew the medina and kasbah very well and gave us a great feeling for its many narrow streets and shops. You may wish to ask him to abbreviate this part since we found it quite lengthy, and skip the normal stop at a friendly spice merchant to sniff (and sell) local spices. There are a moderate amount of steps up and down and length, so those with mobility concerns may ask for a shorter route or earlier pick-up point.

We absolutely loved our tour with Abdelmoghit and highly recommend him as your guide. His tour was a highlight on our 16 day cruise of the Mediterranean. When I first contacted Abdelmoghit about giving us tour, I told him that two of us in our party of four, had mild mobility issues. He was very kind and offered to modify his offered tour to accommodate us. He took us to some highlights of special areas outside the walled areas of Tangiers, stopped so we could have a traditional tea and pastry experience in a very lovely tea restaurant, a camel ride and then ended our tour in the Kasbah and the Medina. He seemed to know everyone we passed as many people stopped to greet him as we walked around. He even stopped at a friend's house so we could go in and look at the beautiful architecture of his home, a home owned by the same family for 300 years. In addition, he knew how to avoid the Souks with aggressive sellers, and guided us to some very lovely places to buy high quality items. His tour seemed very personal and very educational while also making it fun! Abelmoghit has a very kind and gentle personality, but also a lovely sense of humor. Not only is he very knowledgeable of his own country and city, but also of much of the world. Oh - and he also communicated well - quickly and was prompt at our meeting point. The car was large, brand new and very spacious, and his driver, Mohammed, were a fabulous addition to our tour. It was a beautiful, fun and fabulous learning experience for us all. We would love to go back and have him show us more!

Bruno was great! He was very knowledgeable, and customized the tour for us. The walk and shopping in the old city was wonderful, and something we could not have done without him.

Great tour with a very local feel as Abdel is from Tangier. We saw lots of places and had a fantastic lunch. Wonderful day!!!