A single relaxed day trip from Tangier to Asilah, the painted Atlantic walled town 45 minutes south: ramparts, murals, Portuguese sea walls and harbour seafood, easy to combine with a Cap Spartel stop on the way.
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Day 1
Asilah ramparts, murals & harbour
Drive about 45 minutes south down the coast. Walk Asilah's whitewashed medina, its blue-and-white lanes and the famous painted murals refreshed each summer for the arts festival, then the Portuguese sea ramparts and the Krikia bastion looking out over the Atlantic. Lunch on grilled fish at the small fishing harbour before the drive back. Pair it with Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules en route if you start early.
- Asilah medina murals
- Portuguese ramparts
- Krikia bastion
- Harbour seafood
- Cap Spartel (optional)
Good to know
Practical notes
- Asilah is about 45 km south of Tangier — roughly 45 minutes by car or grand taxi, or a short train ride.
- The murals are at their freshest after the summer arts festival; the town is quiet and lovely off-season.
- Combine with Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, which sit on the same coast road heading out of Tangier.
Frequently asked
Is Asilah worth a day trip from Tangier?
Yes — it's only 45 minutes away and one of the prettiest towns on the north Atlantic coast, with painted murals, Portuguese ramparts and good seafood. A half to full day is ideal.
How do you get from Tangier to Asilah?
By car or private driver in about 45 minutes, by shared grand taxi, or by a short train ride on the Tangier–Asilah line. A driver lets you add Cap Spartel on the way.
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