Last updated on August 26th, 2020 at 10:41 pm We all have different methods of traveling and interests that make our time in foreign lands unique. Many younger backpackers criticize package tourists for not seeking authentic experiences, and to be honest, our early twenty-something selves might have said the same. But fast forward a decade…
Last updated on December 31st, 2022 at 04:50 pmNeither Bell or I are always the most forward people, but when it comes to someone trying to rip us off, I don’t hesitate to proclaim “Hold on a second buddy!” My father is originally from old school Greece (he’s 85 now) and loves to haggle, even…
Last updated on August 27th, 2020 at 09:48 pmThis is the only two part post we’ve ever done. But the day trip to Tangier was so ridiculous and filled with folly, that it warrants many specific details in building up to being the worst guided tour ever. If you missed the first part, read here…
Last updated on January 7th, 2023 at 02:46 pmIt was Bell’s first time touching African soil, and barely my second, having done a day trip to Cairo, Egypt a decade ago while part of a discounted off season cruise from Cyprus. We were staying with friends in Rota, Spain and a small group of us…
A popular excursion for many tourists in the south of Spain is a day trip to Tangier, Morocco.
Bell and I booked a tour through a local travel agency while staying with friends on the Spanish/US Naval base in Rota, Spain.
The guided tour included the ferry ride from Tarifa, Spain to Tangier (which takes 1 hour and 15 minutes each way), guided bus tour of the Tangier area, lunch in a local restaurant, and guided walking tour of the city.
Here are tips, along with some pros and cons if you’re considering whether a day trip to Tangier, Morocco is worth it, especially on a large guided tour.