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Tangier from the Costa del Sol

Tangier from Málaga and the Costa del Sol

A coach or a private driver to Tarifa, the ferry to Tangier and back the same night.

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Full-day tour to Tangier from the Costa del Sol
VDT - Visit Daily Tours · Full day Full-day tour to Tangier from the Costa del Sol
★ 4.3 (25) from €163
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Private Tangier day tour from Málaga or Tarifa
APARTRIP TRAVELS · 10 to 12 h Private Tangier day tour from Málaga or Tarifa
★ 4.9 (20) from €234
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From Málaga, Marbella or Torremolinos the day starts with a drive west along the coast to Tarifa before the ferry crosses to Tangier. That makes it a long day, and the pickup point you book decides how long. Both listings sell each pickup point, or each way of joining, as a separate option, so the option you pick matters more here than on any other trip on this site.

Coach or private

Coach tour with lunch

Hotel pickup along the coast, the ferry from Tarifa, a bus tour of Tangier with a local guide and lunch. Each pickup point is a separate option; the price shown here is for Málaga.

  • Tangier from Málaga and the Costa del SolVDT - Visit Daily Tours · 4.3 ★ · from €163Book on GetYourGuide

Private tour

Your own driver and guide, with pickup on the Costa del Sol or a meeting at Tarifa port. Food is not included, and the options differ a lot in what they cover.

  • Private Tangier tour from Málaga or TarifaAPARTRIP TRAVELS · 4.9 ★ · from €234Book on GetYourGuide

Trips from the Costa del Sol

Photo Trip Format Lunch Duration Reviews ↕ Price ↕ Book
Tangier from Málaga and the Costa del Sol VDT - Visit Daily Tours Coach and ferry Included Full day ★ 4.3 (25) €163per person Book now
Private Tangier tour from Málaga or Tarifa APARTRIP TRAVELS Private tour Not included 10 to 12 h ★ 4.9 (20) €234per person Book now

Per-person prices load from GetYourGuide and can move with the date and the pickup point; the booking page shows the amount you pay.

The trips from the Costa del Sol in detail

Each card shows the departure point, whether a guide walks with you, the time on site and what the listing says about lunch. Open a card for the full details.

Full-day tour to Tangier from the Costa del Sol
VDT - Visit Daily Tours

Full-day tour to Tangier from the Costa del Sol

  • Duration: Full day
  • Departure: Málaga. 27 further Costa del Sol pickup points as separate options
  • Guide on site: Yes. Multilingual guide plus a local guide in Tangier
  • Time on site: About 5 hours of guided time in Tangier
  • Lunch: Included. Drinks and tips extra

Prices on this site refer to the option with pickup in Málaga. The listing offers 27 more pickup points along the Costa del Sol as separate options.

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

from €163 ★ 4.3 (25 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Coach along the Costa del Sol to Tarifa, then the ferry to Tangier
  • Panoramic bus tour and a walk into the medina
  • Walk through the souk with a stop at a bazaar and a traditional Berber pharmacy

About this trip

A coach day from the Costa del Sol to Tangier. The coach runs along the coast to Tarifa, where you take the ferry across the strait. In Tangier you spend about five guided hours with a multilingual guide and a local guide: a panoramic bus tour, a walk into the medina, lunch and a walk through the souk with stops at a bazaar and a Berber pharmacy, which are sales stops.

Prices on this site refer to the pickup in Málaga; 27 further pickup points along the coast are separate options. For the ferry the operator needs full passport details. Drinks and tips are extra.

Listed as included

  • Hotel pickup and return (pickup point depends on the option)
  • Air-conditioned coach
  • Ferry tickets
  • Multilingual guide and local guide
  • Lunch

Not included or extra

  • Drinks and tips

Pickup and meeting point

The page lists 28 start points along the Costa del Sol, one per option; the rates on this site use the Málaga pickup. Start times appear after checking availability. One reviewer reported a wrong meeting-point link, so check the voucher.

Know before you go

  • Documents, according to the operator: for the ferry it needs full name, nationality, date of birth, passport number and the passport’s issue and expiry dates. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you book.
  • The souk walk includes a bazaar and a Berber pharmacy, which are sales stops.

Not suitable for

  • People with limited mobility
  • Wheelchair users
  • Visually impaired travellers

Summarised from the operator’s listing on the booking platform. Where the listing contradicts itself, the note above says so.

Private Tangier day tour from Málaga or Tarifa
APARTRIP TRAVELS

Private Tangier day tour from Málaga or Tarifa

  • Duration: 10 to 12 h
  • Departure: Costa del Sol or Tarifa. Depends on the option
  • Guide on site: Yes. Private guide in Spanish, English, French or Arabic
  • Lunch: Not included. Food and drinks at your own cost

The options range from joining at Tarifa port on your own to a private pickup on the Costa del Sol; the from-price is the lowest option, so check the one you need.

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

from €234 ★ 4.9 (20 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Ferry with views of the Sultan’s Palace on the way in
  • Hercules Caves and Cap Spartel, optional camel ride on the Atlantic dunes
  • Souk, medina and Kasbah with your own guide

About this trip

A private day in Tangier from Málaga or Tarifa with your own driver and guide. The ferry brings you in with views of the Sultan’s Palace, then the day takes in the Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel with an optional camel ride on the Atlantic dunes, and the souk, medina and Kasbah.

The options range from joining at Tarifa port on your own to a pickup on the Costa del Sol, so check which one the price refers to. The day lasts ten to twelve hours. Food and drinks are not included, and the tour may be moved in bad weather.

Listed as included

  • Driver and guide
  • Ferry tickets
  • Pickup and return

Not included or extra

  • Food and drinks

Pickup and meeting point

Pickup on the Costa del Sol (the listing names Marbella, Estepona, Benalmádena, Málaga centre, Torremolinos and Nerja) or at Tarifa port.

Know before you go

  • The operator lists the tour as wheelchair accessible; mention it when you book.
  • Visa requirements are the traveller’s responsibility.
  • The tour may be cancelled or moved in bad weather.

Summarised from the operator’s listing on the booking platform. Where the listing contradicts itself, the note above says so.

Pickup points and options

VDT lists 28 starting points along the Costa del Sol, each as its own option; the prices on this site use the pickup in Málaga. Start times appear when you check availability, and one reviewer was sent a wrong meeting-point link, so read the voucher before the day. APARTRIP TRAVELS names Marbella, Estepona, Benalmádena, Málaga centre, Torremolinos and Nerja for its private pickups, and also offers a cheaper option where you make your own way to Tarifa port and meet the guide there. The from-price on the booking page is that option, not the private pickup from your hotel.

The day in Tangier

VDT spends about five hours in Tangier with a multilingual guide and a local guide: a panoramic bus tour, a walk into the medina and lunch. The walk through the souk includes a bazaar and a traditional Berber pharmacy, and both are sales stops. APARTRIP TRAVELS sets the day around your own guide: the ferry with a view of the Sultan’s Palace on the way in, the Hercules Caves and Cap Spartel with an optional camel ride on the Atlantic dunes, then the souk, the medina and the Kasbah.

What to have ready when you book

VDT issues the ferry ticket in your name and asks for each traveller’s full name, nationality, date of birth, passport number and the passport’s issue and expiry dates. APARTRIP TRAVELS writes that visa rules are the traveller’s responsibility and that the tour can be cancelled or moved in bad weather. Drinks and tips are extra on the VDT coach trip; on the private tour food and drinks are at your own cost.

Access

The VDT listing says the trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchair users or visually impaired travellers. APARTRIP TRAVELS lists its private tour as wheelchair accessible and asks you to mention it when you book.

What travellers say about the Costa del Sol trips

Reviewers praise the drivers, the guides in Tangier and the Moroccan lunch. One coach guest found the day long, with about four hours in Tangier itself.

“The trip was really nice, especially thanks to Michelle, who was super nice and accompanied us throughout the day. Also, thanks to Ali, the tour guide from Tangier. He made everyone laugh with his humorous nature. He explained everything to us well in German …”
H. · Germany · October 2025 · translated review Tangier from the Costa del Sol · VDT
“Departure from Málaga, many hours on the coach. In reality, we were only in Tangier for 4 hours, and spent the rest of the time on the coach, on boats, and queuing. Very tiring and stressful. The coach doesn't make a single stop for a rest or to go to the toilet (admittedly, if it did, it would be …”
Verified traveller · Spain · March 2026 · translated review Tangier from the Costa del Sol · VDT
“WOW! Absolutely Wow! This was an amazing day in Tangier! Nikolay was our driver from Malaga to the ferry and our driver back after our day in Tangier. He was great and made the trip memorable - he planned car karaoke and trivia for the return drive which was …”
Brenda · United States · July 2026 Private Tangier tour from Málaga or Tarifa · APARTRIP TRAVELS
“This tour was excellent! Professional and fun from start to finish! Really enjoyed our tour guides, the interesting town we were brought through, and the traditional Moroccan meal was sensational. I even got to ride a camel! Fantastic all around!”
Anna · United States · September 2025 Tangier from the Costa del Sol · VDT
“Wonderful day trip to Tangier! Our guide was excellent and took us to an amazing restaurant and the best shops. We asked to see argon oil, spices, and leather. The camel ride was so much fun! This was a great experience overall and I highly recommend.”
Mary · United States · September 2026 Private Tangier tour from Málaga or Tarifa · APARTRIP TRAVELS

Traveller reviews of these day trips, from GetYourGuide.

FAQ

How long is a Tangier day trip from Málaga?

A full day. APARTRIP TRAVELS gives ten to twelve hours for its private tour; the VDT coach trip is listed as a full day, and its length depends on where along the coast you are picked up.

Is lunch included on the Tangier trips from the Costa del Sol?

On the VDT coach trip, yes, with drinks and tips extra. On the private tour by APARTRIP TRAVELS food and drinks are not included.

Why does the price change with the pickup point?

Both listings sell each pickup point or way of joining as a separate option. VDT has a separate option for each of its starting points along the coast, and APARTRIP TRAVELS ranges from meeting at Tarifa port to a private pickup at your hotel. Check the option before you compare prices.

Is there a shopping stop on the trip from Málaga?

On the VDT coach trip, yes: the walk through the souk includes a bazaar and a traditional Berber pharmacy. On the private tour you decide with your guide.

Could you get to Tarifa yourself?

From Tarifa the ferry trips take about nine hours and start at the port.

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