Is there a free audio walking tour of Tangier?

Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Tangier: Tangier Express (3 stops, about 1 h); Tangier Legends (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete Tangier (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Which sights do the Tangier audio tours visit?

Stops include Tangier Kasbah, Grand Socco, Cape Spartel, Petit Socco, American Legation, Caves of Hercules, Perdicaris Park, Marshan & Café Hafa.

How long does a walking tour of Tangier take?

The Tangier tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.

Do I need to pay or book?

No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.

Does it work offline?

You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.

The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.

Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Tangier?

Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.

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Free audio walking tours of Tangier

Itinerarly has 3 self-guided audio tours of Tangier, Morocco, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.

Tangier Express

3 stops · about 1 h · Easy

Kasbah and Cape Spartel in 1 hour

Tangier KasbahWelcome to Tangier's Kasbah, a historic citadel perched on the city's highest point, offering breathtaking views across the Strait of Gibraltar. Stepping through its ancient gates is like entering a separate world where time seems to stand still.
Grand SoccoYou are standing in the Grand Socco, officially known as April 9, 1947 Square—the bustling crossroads where the historic medina meets the modern city. This plaza is famous for being the setting of Sultan Mohammed V's historic speech demanding Moroccan independence.
Cape SpartelWelcome to Cape Spartel, the northwesternmost point of Africa, where the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet the powerful currents of the Mediterranean Sea. This spectacular natural site is dominated by its iconic lighthouse, built in 1864, which was the very first lighthouse in Africa to be powered by…

Tangier Legends

5 stops · about 1 h 40 · Moderate

Beat Generation and Cape Spartel

Tangier KasbahWelcome to Tangier's Kasbah, a historic citadel perched on the city's highest point, offering breathtaking views across the Strait of Gibraltar. Stepping through its ancient gates is like entering a separate world where time seems to stand still.
Petit SoccoThis is the Petit Socco, a legendary small plaza nestled in the heart of the medina that was once the nerve center of Tangier's International Zone. During the 1940s and 50s, this crossroads of narrow streets was the premier meeting spot for diplomats, spies, and writers of the Beat Generation.
American LegationThis is the Tangier American Legation Museum, a historic building of immense significance in global diplomatic history. This Moorish-style manor house, tucked away in a medina alley, is the only National Historic Landmark of the United States located outside of its own territory.
Caves of HerculesWelcome to the Caves of Hercules, one of Morocco's most mysterious and fascinating locations. According to Greek mythology, this is where the hero Hercules rested after separating Africa from Europe to create the Strait of Gibraltar.
Cape SpartelWelcome to Cape Spartel, the northwesternmost point of Africa, where the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet the powerful currents of the Mediterranean Sea. This spectacular natural site is dominated by its iconic lighthouse, built in 1864, which was the very first lighthouse in Africa to be powered by…

Complete Tangier

7 stops · about 2 h 20 · Challenging

The ultimate Tangier tour

Tangier KasbahWelcome to Tangier's Kasbah, a historic citadel perched on the city's highest point, offering breathtaking views across the Strait of Gibraltar. Stepping through its ancient gates is like entering a separate world where time seems to stand still.
Petit SoccoThis is the Petit Socco, a legendary small plaza nestled in the heart of the medina that was once the nerve center of Tangier's International Zone. During the 1940s and 50s, this crossroads of narrow streets was the premier meeting spot for diplomats, spies, and writers of the Beat Generation.
American LegationThis is the Tangier American Legation Museum, a historic building of immense significance in global diplomatic history. This Moorish-style manor house, tucked away in a medina alley, is the only National Historic Landmark of the United States located outside of its own territory.
Caves of HerculesWelcome to the Caves of Hercules, one of Morocco's most mysterious and fascinating locations. According to Greek mythology, this is where the hero Hercules rested after separating Africa from Europe to create the Strait of Gibraltar.
Cape SpartelWelcome to Cape Spartel, the northwesternmost point of Africa, where the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet the powerful currents of the Mediterranean Sea. This spectacular natural site is dominated by its iconic lighthouse, built in 1864, which was the very first lighthouse in Africa to be powered by…
Perdicaris ParkWelcome to Perdicaris Park, a magnificent 70-hectare coastal forest overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This site derives its name from Ion Perdicaris, a Greek-American millionaire whose dramatic 1904 kidnapping triggered an international diplomatic crisis and later inspired the film 'The Wind and the Lion.' Once a…
Marshan & Café HafaWelcome to the Marshan district, one of the most elegant and historically-rich neighborhoods in Tangier. Long favored by the international elite and artistic community, this residential plateau has been home to legendary figures like Paul Bowles, who lived here for over 50 years.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free audio walking tour of Tangier?: Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Tangier: Tangier Express (3 stops, about 1 h); Tangier Legends (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete Tangier (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
Which sights do the Tangier audio tours visit?: Stops include Tangier Kasbah, Grand Socco, Cape Spartel, Petit Socco, American Legation, Caves of Hercules, Perdicaris Park, Marshan & Café Hafa.
How long does a walking tour of Tangier take?: The Tangier tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
Do I need to pay or book?: No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
Does it work offline?: You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
What do I need?: The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Tangier?: Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.

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