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Tarifa: Dolphin & Whale Watching in the Strait of Gibraltar

1. Tarifa: Dolphin & Whale Watching in the Strait of Gibraltar

Embark on a whale-watching cruise from Tarifa. Go through the Strait of Gibraltar and enjoy the multitude of aquatic species in this international biosphere reserve. Keep an eye out for common, striped, and bottlenose dolphins. Hop aboard in Tarifa and cruise through the Strait of Gibraltar. Take in sweeping views of the coast. Try to spot pilot, fin, and sperm whales as you go along. Watch as these whales play and frolic in their natural environment. Take a whale-watching adventure with a high likelihood of seeing a whale or dolphin. Know that if you don't see any species of cetacean, you will get a second chance. Travel with a company that actively supports sustainable practices. Approach animals with caution to avoid disturbing them. Feel comfortable knowing that this tour provider uses the distance and speeds outlined by Spanish Legislation and the ACCOBAMS regulations.

Tarifa: Tangier Day Trip with Ferry Tickets + Free Time

2. Tarifa: Tangier Day Trip with Ferry Tickets + Free Time

Experience the highlights of North Africa's Tangier on a guided day trip from Tarifa. Enjoy a panoramic tour followed by free time at the Place des Cannons square where you can shop for local goods and foods. Following a ferry ride from Tarifa, start your tour by visiting some of the most significant places of Tangier accompanied by a local guide who will give you all the important details of the places you see and fill you in on local stories. After the panoramic tour, get driven to the Place des Cannons to enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace. From this square, you can quickly walk to the souk (market) and the medina (non-European old quarter) for shopping and lunch. End your tour with a return transfer to the Port of Tangier to board the ferry back to Tarifa.

Tarifa: Tangier Day Trip by Ferry with Lunch & Tour Guide

3. Tarifa: Tangier Day Trip by Ferry with Lunch & Tour Guide

Discover the most emblematic places in Tangier on this original excursion from Tarifa. Relax with transfers and lunch included in your day trip. Depart by fast ferry from Tarifa and get to know Tangier accompanied by an FRS assistant and a Moroccan guide. Discover the modern side of Tangier and then dive into the most historical part of the city. See the kasbah, the medina, and the souk. Pass through the Mendoubia Garden and make a stop at the Roman Necropolis. Enjoy some free time for shopping and wandering around the streets of the Zoco and the medina. Enjoy lunch at a typical Moroccan restaurant accompanied by live music. Try harira soup, beef kebabs, Morocco's famous couscous, and tea with a Moorish pastry. Finally, head back to the Port of Tangier Ville to board the ferry back to Tarifa.

From Tarifa: Full-Day Trip to Tangier

4. From Tarifa: Full-Day Trip to Tangier

Cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry to spend the day in the lively city of Tangier and get a feel for life in Morocco. Upon arrival in Africa, meet a local guide and take a minibus tour through the city and continue to see rural sights such as the Caves of Hercules and the amazing Cape Spartel promontory. Return to the vibrant city center to explore the bustling alleys of the medina and discover the most important corners of the historical city center. Enjoy lunch and go for a camel ride if you wish to experience the city from a different perspective. Return to Spain on the ferry and be back in time for dinner..

From Seville: Day Trip to Tangier, Morocco

5. From Seville: Day Trip to Tangier, Morocco

Enjoy a day trip from Seville to Tangier. Transfer to the ferry aboard an airconditioned vehicle. Save time with an express ferry from the charming village of Tarifa to Tangier. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar, take a sightseeing tour, and eat a local lunch.  Depart from Seville and journey to the beautiful village of Tarifa to catch the fast ferry to Tangier. Upon arrival, discover the cosmopolitan flavor of a city that combines the cultures of Africa and Europe.  Take a panoramic city tour by bus and visit the Cap Spartel promontory at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Visit the Caves of Hercules, where ancient Greek and later Roman mythology believed the demi-god slept before his eleventh labor.  Return to the city center to enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant. Explore the narrow streets of the Medina and discover its most picturesque spots. Return to the port for the journey back to Seville in the late evening.

Tarifa: Orca, Whale, and Dolphin Watching Cruise

6. Tarifa: Orca, Whale, and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Visit the only area with regular presence of killer whales in the Mediterranean Sea on this cruise from Tarifa. Look for 7 different species of cetaceans around the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Climb aboard a comfortable boat and head to the places where orcas, whales and dolphins are usually most active. Join a crew that works to ensure your chances of seeing orcas are high. Watch as these majestic creatures play, jump and approach the boat. Travel with a company that is aware of the beauty, fragility and importance of coastal ecosystems, so they are on a mission to help and protect it. Learn about the species of cetaceans you see from your guide. Return to your meeting point in Tarifa at the end of your trip.

Tangier: 2-Day Trip From Tarifa

7. Tangier: 2-Day Trip From Tarifa

Tangier offers a huge cultural and historical legacy, straddling the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Seas, this medina has a cosmopolitan style that unites the cultures of Africa and Europe. If you look at the sea, you find the Bay of Tangier and the Straits of Gibraltar; if you look at the other side, you can see the white walls of the city. Visitors will enjoy both the medina and the bay, all the charms that this place has to offer. When the ferry arrives, your local guide will take you through the streets of the medina to visit the most unique places in the city for several hours. You will then have the opportunity to immerse yourselves in Moroccan culture and get to know a new continent during the day. Afterward, you will return to the Port of Tangier to cross it again by ferry and finally, head back to Seville.

From Seville: Day Trip to Tangier with Lunch

8. From Seville: Day Trip to Tangier with Lunch

Depart Seville in the morning and begin the journey to Tangier. Arrive at the ferry port and board the ferry to Tangier. Along the way, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy views of the Spanish and African coast. Keep an eye out for whales and dolphins that migrate through the strait. Arrive in Tangier after 1 hour on the ferry and meet your local guide. Visit Medina, the ancient fortified area of the city, and see the blue-painted streets. Explore the narrow streets of the city. Stop at local landmarks such as a traditional Berber pharmacy and a carpet factory. Savor a typical Moroccan lunch that includes an appetizer, starter, and main course. You’ll also have the opportunity to try Moroccan pastries and mint tea at your own cost. Late afternoon, you’ll board the ferry and head back to Tarifa. You'll arrive back in Seville in the late evening.

From Costa del Sol: Tangier, Tetouan, or Asilah Private Tour

9. From Costa del Sol: Tangier, Tetouan, or Asilah Private Tour

Embark on a private cultural-day trip to Tangier, Tetouan, or Asilah. Choose which of these famous Moroccan cities to visit and enjoy a pickup and drop-off service from your accommodation in from Málaga, Marbella, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, or Fuengirola. Begin your tour with a trip to the ferry ports at Tarifa or Algeciras. Take the express ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar on your transfer to one of three chosen locations in Morroco.  Tangier: Begin a walking tour of a small colorful souk, seeing the dried fruits, vegetables, and spice markets. Discover the jewelers’ street and receive a full explanation of Moroccan wedding rituals before seeing the rich architecture of the Medina (Old Town) and the Kasbah (old fortress). Visit Cap Spartel, the impressive Palace of the Sultan, the Necropolis, and the caves of Hercules where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea mix waters. Stop at an Atlantic dune to take pictures before enjoying a coastal camel-ride.  Tetouan: Take a sightseeing tour through the old and modern towns. Explore a teeming souk where you can let your senses lead you on a feast of sights and sounds and do some shopping. Continue through to the Jewish quarter and Spanish quarters where highlights include Rivera Square and Spain Square. Be enthralled by the tales of this marvelous town's history as told by your guide.  Asilah: Drive to Asilah from Tangier and discover its splendor for yourself. Take a stroll through the narrow streets of the walled medina and regale, taking in the evidence of the former Portuguese occupation of the city. Marvel at the colorful murals adorning the medina walls and explore Moroccan craft shops on its streets. Purchase a unique souvenir from your visit, before returning to Malaga.

From Cádiz: Private Day Trip to Gibraltar and Bolonia

10. From Cádiz: Private Day Trip to Gibraltar and Bolonia

Benefit from pick-up in Cádiz, Jerez, Chiclana, El Puerto de Santa María or Rota, and then journey by air-conditioned minivan to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, home to the only wild macaques ("barbary apes") in Europe. Although free to move throughout the city, they're usually found in the limestone rocks of the Peñón de Gibraltar (Rock of Gibraltar), and according to superstition, if the monkeys ever leave the rock then so will the British! An important city during Roman times, Gibraltar has preserved its old town charm, and blends scenic splendor with a modern vibe. While the 426-meter high Rock of Gibraltar looking across the straits to Africa is the main sight, other attractions include the Gibraltar Museum, where the territory's swashbuckling history is brought to life. Take a stroll along Main Street to see the Cathedral of Saint Mary the Crowned and the official residence of the Governor of Gibraltar at The Convent You will also visit the ruins of the Roman city of Baelo Claudia, located about 22 kilometers northwest of Tarifa off the Cádiz to Gibraltar road. Prosperous at the time of Emperor Claudius, the city went into decline hastened by earthquakes, and was completely abandoned by the 6th century. Situated next to Bolonia Beach, considered one of the 5 most beautiful beaches in Spain, the archaeological site preserves the most representative elements of a typical Roman city. The main attraction of Bolonia Beach is its dune. At over 30 meters high and 200 meters wide, it is set in an inlet within the Estrecho Nature Park, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. From the Bolonia-Faro Camarinal Trail, the views of the broad beach of golden sand, popular with surfers, is truly spectacular. You can also see the lighthouse with its cauldron-like holes in the rocks.

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The ferry was over an hour late leaving Tarifa. Of course, that time was missing. The trip was still great! Rachid in Tanga was a fun and extremely knowledgeable guide. He can speak 7 languages, so pretty much everyone understands him. It's still a stressful tour because everything is very tight. But still recommended. It is also good to know that everyone with a passport has to wait in line to be stamped on the ship! It is also important that you get a sticker at the port of departure by which you can be recognized. So you don't have to look for anyone. :) All in all, it's a successful trip with good food and a good impression of Morocco (you get used to the vendors in the streets). Gladly again!

We realized very quickly that the smartest thing we did on this trip was to join this group. Our experience, had we been on our own would not have had 1/10 of the impact and we would have missed out on so much of this amazing culture.

It is a great tour and Rashid was very friendly. It would be nice to have a little time to shop for souvenirs at the end.

Very nice trip. Our guide Rashid was fantastic, best guide we ever had

Great experience. The best guide funny and knowledgeable.