must-visit in TangierNational Park & Nature
Hercules Cave
📍 Caves of Hercules, Tangier, Morocco
4.3/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- Morocco, Tangier
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Daily about 09:00-18:00, longer in summer
- Ticket Price
- About MAD 60 for adults, with child rates
- Address
- Caves of Hercules, Tangier, Morocco
- Coordinates
- 35.7325, -5.9325
Introduction
The Caves of Hercules lie in the sea cliffs near Cape Spartel west of Tangier, a natural grotto hollowed by the waves. An opening in the wall shaped like the African continent — the 'Map of Africa' — makes it Tangier's most imaginative coastal wonder, tied to the legend of Hercules resting here. Outside, strong sea winds meet a clifftop lighthouse and coastal path, best lit for photos at dusk.
✨ Highlights
1
Cape Spartel
The Caves of Hercules lie in the sea cliffs near Cape Spartel west of Tangier.
2
Map of Africa
An opening in the wall shaped like the African continent — the 'Map of Africa' — makes it.
3
Wave-carved
To go deeper, Wave-carved is the perfect entry point.
4
Hercules myth
Hercules myth adds a different flavour to Hercules Cave.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration：About 1 hour
→Tip：See Africa window
→Note：Cliff, hold rail
→Opening Hours：Daily about 09:00-18:00, longer in summer
→Ticket Information：About MAD 60 for adults, with child rates
→Transportation：Taxi or drive - about 14 km west of Tangier, beside Cape Spartel
💡 Tips
• Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~9:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Tangier; pair with nearby sights.
• If time allows, pair Hercules Cave with nearby sights in one day.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Hercules Cave?
Daily about 09:00-18:00, longer in summer
How much is the admission for Hercules Cave?
About MAD 60 for adults, with child rates
Any practical tips for visiting Hercules Cave?
Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Hercules Cave?
A typical visit takes About 1 hour.
Prices and hours from published visitor information (October 2026). The opening faces west, so mornings give the best light.
