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Tangier to Asilah Day Trip

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Tangier to Asilah day trip

Last updated: April 2026  |  Private tour  |  All year available

Tour highlights at a glance:
  • Asilah is 46 km from Tangier (~40 minutes drive)
  • Portuguese ramparts built in 1471 — UNESCO tentative list
  • Famous for open-air murals painted by international artists since 1978
  • 100% private day trip — depart at your chosen time
  • Fully private tour — no shared groups
  • Multilingual driver-guide (English, Spanish, French)

Day Trip From Tangier To Asilah

With our Tangier day trips, you will get the chance to enjoy one of the best excursions you can experience in Morocco. Our day trip to Assilah from Tangier will depart after that you’ve enjoyed your breakfast, when our professional, experienced and multilingual driver picks you up from your hotel in Tangier in our private, comfortable, luxury and air conditioned vehicle. The drive to Asilah is short and will take you through some beautiful and captivating coastline views.
With our Tangier day trips, you’ll get to explore the beauty of Asilah which is a very interesting blend of laid back and city, cultural and tourist, and all the lines that meet in between. Asilah’s story is of a town of once great importance in Morocco and fame that then wasted away with the inevitable changes of time, but in the past several decades has worked to make itself one of the centers of culture in the entire Muslim world—and thus bring the town back into modern relevance.
Asilah is a small fishing village whose history stretches back nearly 3,500 years. The reason which you’ll discover with our day trip to Assilah from Tangier for this is that Asilah, already known for its beaches, is also a natural harbor that has been used by many groups throughout the centuries including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Byzantines, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Portuguese. The Portuguese built the large walls, ramparts, and fortifications that give the town its distinctive appeareance to this day. Asilah was finally reunited as part of Morocco near the end of the 17th century, and served as a major pirate haven for the next 200 years.
Asilah which is a very fascinating town, famous for its wonderful beaches and beautiful weather in the summer. It’s the perfect destination for travelers looking to enjoy their summertime. Upon your arrival in Asila, our driver will take you to some of the main attractions of Asilah like the Medina, the great mosque, Bab El Kasba and Bab Homar before taking a break for lunch in our day trip to Assilah from Tangier. The restaurants in Asilah make some very special dishes like the Tortilla, Paella which are Spanish dishes and rioja (Spanish wine). After Lunch, you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of Asilah which are well known for their beautiful sands and rich water. After enjoying your day trip to Assilah from Tangier in Asilah, our driver will take you back to Tangier and drop you off at your accommodation.

Included

Tour in comfortable luxurious vehicle.

Multilingual Driver/guide.




Pick up from your accommodation.

Exclusions

Lunch & drinks.

Fees to enter some monuments.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tangier to Asilah Day Trip

How far is Asilah from Tangier?

Asilah is approximately 46 km south of Tangier, about a 45-minute drive along the Atlantic coast. Our day trip departs in the morning and gives you 3–4 hours to explore the medina, ramparts, and beach before returning to Tangier.

What is Asilah known for?

Asilah is a historic Atlantic port town in northern Morocco, famous for its well-preserved 15th-century Portuguese ramparts, white-and-blue painted medina streets, and vibrant street art murals from the annual Asilah Arts Festival. It was a Portuguese trading post from 1471 to 1589.

What is included in the Tangier to Asilah day trip?

The day trip includes: private air-conditioned vehicle, professional multilingual driver-guide, pick-up from your Tangier hotel, guided walk through Asilah's medina and ramparts, visit to the Hassan II Tower viewpoint, and time to explore the beach. Return to your Tangier hotel in the afternoon.

Can I combine the Asilah day trip with another destination?

Yes. Asilah is often combined with a stop at the ancient Phoenician ruins of Lixus near Larache, or with a visit to the Caves of Hercules near Cape Spartel. Contact us to customize your day trip itinerary from Tangier.

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