Coast · Full day
Roman Lixus & Larache
A full day to the Roman ruins of Lixus and the faded Spanish port of Larache
Duration
Full day
Group size
1–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Spanish
From / person
$230
Overview
A full day down the Atlantic coast to the hilltop Roman ruins of Lixus and the old Spanish-Moroccan port of Larache at the mouth of the Loukkos river.
South of Asilah, the Loukkos river meets the Atlantic at Larache, a port that still wears its Spanish-colonial past in its blue-and-white architecture and its faded Plaza de España (now Place de la Libération). On the hill above stand the ruins of Lixus — one of the oldest cities in Morocco, with Phoenician roots and substantial Roman remains, including baths, a theatre and the old salt-fish works.
We drive down the coast, climb the quiet, uncrowded site of Lixus with a guide, then explore Larache's old town and harbour, with time for a seafood lunch at the river mouth.
Trip highlights
- Roman and Phoenician ruins at Lixus
- Hilltop theatre, baths and garum (fish-sauce) works
- Larache's Spanish-colonial old town
- The Loukkos river mouth and harbour
- Atlantic seafood lunch
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Tangier → Tangier
- 1
09:00 · Drive south
Tangier → LixusPickup in Tangier and the coastal drive south past Asilah toward Larache.
- 2
10:45 · Roman Lixus
LixusGuided walk through the hilltop ruins — theatre, baths and the ancient salt-fish works.
- 3
12:30 · Larache old town
LaracheExplore the Spanish-era streets and the Place de la Libération, then lunch by the harbour.
- 4
16:30 · Return to Tangier
TangierDrive back up the coast to Tangier.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 2 destinations.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
Strait of Gibraltar · Northern Morocco
Tangier
Our home city, where Africa meets Europe — the kasbah, the ferry port and the international Tangier of Bowles and Matisse.
Open guideAtlantic coast · Northern Morocco
Larache
An easy Atlantic day south of Tangier — a quiet Spanish-era port and the Phoenician-Roman ruins of Lixus, paired naturally with Asilah.
Open guideThe route
Map of Roman Lixus & Larache
4 stops across Coast. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Tangier
Start
- 2
Lixus
Ruins
- 3
Larache
Town
- 4
Tangier
Return
What's included
- Private vehicle with driver and fuel
- Local guide at Lixus and Larache
- Lixus site entrance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tangier
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch in Larache
- Tips for driver and guide
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Sturdy shoes for the ruins
- Sun hat and water
- Camera
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
What is Lixus?
Lixus is an ancient city on a hill above the Loukkos river near Larache, with Phoenician origins and substantial Roman remains — a theatre-amphitheatre, baths, temples and large fish-salting works that produced garum. It's far quieter than Volubilis, so you often have the site nearly to yourself.
How far south is Larache from Tangier?
About 85 km, a little over an hour by road down the Atlantic coast. Combined with the Lixus ruins it makes a relaxed full-day outing.
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