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Private Walking Tour Of Tangier And Asilah
Tangier is a city of exchanges, cosmopolitan, mythical and rich in history.
Located in the north of Morocco, it is ideally located in one of the most beautiful bays of the Mediterranean Sea located in the Strait of Gibraltar less than 15 km from the Spanish coast.
Its geographical location is unique and strategic: at the crossroads of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean, between West and East, it is a real gateway between Europe and Africa.
This exceptional and strategic location has made Tangier a place coveted by many civilizations. The different cultures have left a unique mark on the city’s architecture. Tangier is a lively city where past and present are intertwined. There are treasures of Hispano-Moorish architecture and wonderful works by local craftsmen, as well as extremely entertaining festivals and the most modern creations. The old town (medina), surrounded by 15th century ramparts, is dominated by a kasbah, the Sultan’s palace and the Great Mosque. Tangier is the summer site of Morocco’s royal residence since 1962.
Tangier is also a city of artists. The city charms have always inspired greats, including Delacroix, Matisse, Tennessee Williams and Paul Bowles. Today, Tangier highlights its musical heritage: every year, the city hosts a jazz festival, as well as the Nuits de la Méditerranée, an event that celebrates the sounds of the three continents. Tangier, on the border between Europe and Africa, is a cosmopolitan city where past and present meet.
Asilah city is located in northwestern of Morocco, about forty kilometers from Tangier, with 45000 of population. It’s a great place to roam it’s small alleys with it’s 3,600 year old history that dates back to the Roman era.
Asilah has attracted artists for many years and they have left their colorful mark on walls in and around the medina. These wall paintings are sometimes commissioned and always celebrated every July/August during the annual Asilah Cultural Festival As well as the Kasbah of Tangier, Asilah Kasbah was funded by the Portuguese to protect the old town because this city is also located close to the sea of the Atlantic Ocean, and the ramparts were built by the Portuguese more than 500 years ago but have been restored many times since then.
Itinerary of the tour:
The Walking tour of Tangier:
- Visit the kasbah( fortified citadel).
- Medina
- Grand socco
- Museum
- Labyrinth of the old living area
- Saint Andrews Church
- Mendoubia garden
- Petit socco
- Visit the sooks ( berber markets, farmer market of fruits and vedgetables and also spices markets ).
Continue to Asilah- 46 km from Tangier (45-minute drive)
Our visit to Asilah will include a tour of
- The Kasbah
- Raisouli Palace
- Roam the small alleys of the Kasbah
- Sook in a billion dollar view of the ocean
- farmers market
- artesian market and shops
- fishing port
- Krikia
- historical landmark
- Al Kasbah Gate
- Tower Kasba
- El-Hamra Tower
- Medina
- View artwork filling the whitewashed walls
- Paradise beach
- Church of San Bartolome
Cost
The price varies according to the type of tour and the number of people.
I offer discounts for groups of more than 8 people and children under one-year-old up to 6 years old are free.
Payement methods (CASH): Dollars, Euros or local currency (MAD) in the end of the tour.
Duration
The average duration is the one you will find on the list of tours. I can customize the duration according to your needs.
Option:
We can as well arrange the round trip tickets from Tarifa to Tangier and vice versa with a reduced price, as information we collaborate with FRS ferry Company.
Professional Guide
I am fully accredited by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism as Official Tour Guide: number 2266.
– Graduate from the higher international institute of Tourism in Tangier.
– Possessing a degree in Operational Management of the Hotel and Catering Industry.
– Master’s degree in Strategy and Management of Hotel Operations.
Fully Narrated Tour
During the visit I will explain you the history of each place we visit and the history of the country and the city in general as well as our culture, traditions, and the most important local events happening in the city.
The visit can be organized ( explained ) in several languages that I master: English, French and Arabic.
Historic Landmarks
In our tour we will visit the highlights of the city.
We will stop in all the tourist sites to visit them and take pictures.
Transportaion
For a maximum of comfort and safety, I will provide you a private and modern air-conditioned Bus/Van/Car with enough space for everyone to be comfortable.
I can't wait to meet you and make your experience unforgettable!
Diana
Benamar is an intelligent and personable young man who has earned his credentials to become a professuonal tour guide. Great communication skills (we did the tour in English) and he made us very welcome. The tour was a good mix of showcasing Tanger’s natural beauty, different experiences (Ok, a camel ride might seem a bit touristy, but I’m glad we tried it), history and culture. Wish we had Benamar with us to advise and bargain when we went to the medina the previous day – he gave us some great tips. Good restaurant recommendations too. I highly recommend you do Benamar’s tour or talk to him about customizing one for you. He also is a guide in other cities in Morocco not just Tanger.
Carl
I’ve taken a lot of tours in my day (I’ve been to 30 countries) and this one was my absolute favorite. 6 hours flew by and at the end, I felt like a local. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to do camels, eat amazing food, be inspired by the local culture, and have a true historian as your guide.
Jesskawu
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!
Gregory
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!
David
Achraf was outstanding. He was waiting for us before our our arranged time. His English is excellent as is his knowledge of Tangier. We had a wonderful walking tour and saw all the main sites in the city. I highly recommend him to anyone who enjoys learning about a wonderful city . We asked if he would take groups larger than four, as specified on the Tours by Locals site and he said he could accommodate larger groups. He also treated our group to a refreshment and local cookies!
Carole
Achraf proved to be the perfect guide for our tour of Tangier. This was our first trip to North Africa and he made it memorable and unique by the outstanding service he gave us in terms of knowledge pf the area and varied experiences. We had an overview of the city and visited the fascinating Cave of Hercules, as well as lunch in a local restaurant with tasty cuisine. We visited the Kasbah and the shops and oh yes, the not to be missed camel ride. I highly recommend this gentleman as your guide.
Ken
I can highly recommend a tour of Tangier and beyond with Achraf. Five of us recently took a 6 hour tour of Tangier with Achraf and his driver that included time for a super lunch in the Kasba area. Achraf is a certified Morrocan tour guide. In addition to his knowledge that he shares with you, the van that he uses is equipped with charging cables for your phone, water and chocolates! Achraf and his driver are also there to take pictures and videos of you and your friends from multiple phones. Achraf was born and raised in Tangier; has been doing tours for more than 5 years and his mother and father are tour guides!!
I felt that the tour was excellent value for the money.
이재성
I visited Tanger me and my family, we book this private tour with Ashraf, who accompany us to several tourist sites as planned in the program, he was very friendly, flexible, and very professional, he explained us well the history of all the monuments visit as well as the culture of his country, he recommended us a local restaurant where we have good food, really Moroccan cuisine is very delicious, without hesitation if you go to visit Tangier city contact Benamar tour guide.
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