Published on Jun, 2024
Our family had the absolute pleasure of taking a full day private tour of Tangier with Achraf. I had read all the positive reviews on Viator and decided to try his tour. From the initial contact after I booked where he reached out on WhatsApp – to helping with hotel and ferry suggestions – to finding out what we wanted to see on our tour with him so he could customize it to our wants – Achraf went over and above my expectations.
Achraf picked us up at the ferry the day before our tour and took us to our hotel. He was super friendly and made suggestions for dinner and told us not to miss breakfast at our hotel.
Our tour started with visiting the different sections of Tangier, learning about their backgrounds, and seeing the important sites in each section. Then we went to Perdicaris Park and walked and got to see the spectacular views from the park. From there we went to Cap Spartel which sits at the entrance of the Strait of Gibraltar where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. We went to a café and enjoyed coffee, light snacks, and stunning views. The highlight of the tour came next with a camel ride on the beach by the Atlantic. This was a huge hit with our college age kids and us! After that Achraf took us to the medina where we saw rugs and other shops. He knew how to find everything in the maze of alleyways and was like the mayor knowing everyone!
Throughout the day, Achraf was attentive and made sure we saw everything on our wishlist and more! At the end of our day, we enjoyed a delicious Moroccan meal that Achraf arranged for us. His passion for Tangier and its rich history was apparent in every story he told and every detail of our tour. He is a wonderful ambassador for Tangier.
But what really stood out on our tour was Achraf himself. His warm and friendly demeanor made us feel like we were seeing the city with a close friend rather than a tour guide. His genuine enthusiasm and knowledge made for a wonderful experience. We are actually planning on coming back and having him plan a boat trip.
I am so grateful to Achraf for making our day in Tangier extra special. If you are looking for a tour guide who will go the extra mile to ensure you have an amazing experience – look no further. I cannot recommend him highly enough! Truly the best guided tour. I feel like we came home having a new friend along with our wonderful memories.