Quad Biking in Tangier: Cap Spartel Trails, Prices & Tips (2026)
Where to ride a quad in Tangier, what it costs and what to combine around Cap Spartel: the full practical guide, from per-person prices to the Caves of Hercules.
Between the Atlantic, the Strait of Gibraltar and the hills of the Old Mountain, Tangier hides an off-road playground most visitors never hear about. Here is where to ride a quad in Tangier, what it costs, and how to turn the ride into a full Cap Spartel day.
Quad biking in Tangier: trails, duration and prices
Quad biking in Tangier is a 60- to 90-minute off-road ride on trails near Cap Spartel, the Old Mountain and the coastal cliffs, with a tea break at the halfway point. A safety briefing and a beginner loop come first: the trails are wide enough for first-timers and varied enough for experienced riders. Helmets and goggles are provided and guides speak English, French and Arabic. Prices start from 350 MAD per person, reservation is free and you pay on arrival — no online prepayment.
Cap Spartel: the lighthouse where two seas meet
Your quad trails run right past it: Cap Spartel marks Africa's northwestern corner, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic beneath a 19th-century lighthouse. The viewpoint is the obvious photo stop before or after your ride.
The Caves of Hercules
Minutes from the cape, the Caves of Hercules open onto the ocean through their famous Africa-shaped sea window. It is the classic add-on to a quad morning on the Atlantic side.
Rmilat Forest (Perdicaris Park)
To catch your breath after the dust, Perdicaris Park — the Rmilat forest on the Old Mountain road — offers shaded walking paths and viewpoints over the strait. It is where Tangier locals picnic on weekends.
Diving in Tangier: the other adventure
Want to keep the adrenaline going? Diving in Tangier explores the waters of the strait where the two seas mix — a quad-in-the-morning, sea-in-the-afternoon combination that sums the city up.
Cap Malabata: the panorama from the other side
Across the bay, Cap Malabata looks back at Tangier, the strait and — on clear days — the Spanish coast. Ideal at sunset to close the day.
Practical tips
Quad riding works year-round in Tangier; in spring and summer, pick a morning slot for the light and the ocean breeze. Closed shoes and a light windbreaker are enough — the strait wind surprises even in summer. Every MaJourneys booking is a free reservation with same-day payment and WhatsApp support. Browse all experiences in Tangier to build your day between trails, caves and the strait.