Where are the Caves of Hercules?
The Caves of Hercules are 14 kilometres from Tangier, on the Cape Spartel massif, off the Atlantic coast, at Achakkar (Rabat road). You get there by car or taxi from Tangier.
Opening hours
The official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture gives visiting hours of 9am to 5pm. This is a general statement for all the monuments on its online ticket office: the ministry does not specify any closing day, any particular hours or any last entry for the Caves of Hercules. Check before your visit, especially during Ramadan, national and religious holidays and official events.
Entry prices
Prices of the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture:
- foreign adult: 80 DH (about €8);
- foreign child aged 7 to 13: 40 DH;
- Moroccan or resident adult: 30 DH;
- Moroccan or resident child aged 7 to 13: 10 DH;
- free entry for Moroccans every Friday and on the first day of national and religious holidays.
The official ticket office does not specify the conditions for children under 7 or for people with reduced mobility: ask the Ministry of Culture. Prices taken from the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture on 18 October 2026; they may change.
Ticketing: e-ticket and digital guide
You can buy your ticket at the ticket office of the caves on the day of your visit, or book your e-ticket in advance on MoroccoMuseum.com. The e-ticket includes:
- the entry ticket at the official price (80 DH, i.e. about €8, for a foreign adult, 40 DH for a foreign child aged 7 to 13), plus a €1.99 service fee;
- your e-ticket (electronic ticket, or e-billet) and your access to the digital guide sent by email, usually within 3 hours;
- the digital guide, included with every ticket: an illustrated visit guide, a narrative account and an audio reading of 5 points of interest, available in five languages, to use on your phone to explore the site at your own pace.
Prices taken from the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture on 18 October 2026; they may change.
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What the official ticket office says about the caves
According to the Ministry of Culture, the Caves of Hercules are a listed site: natural limestone caverns, dark and damp, lit by a single opening onto the ocean with a magnificent view of the cape of the Strait of Gibraltar. They are Tangier's top tourist destination. According to Greek mythology, it was here that Hercules found rest; legend has it that this demigod dug the Strait of Gibraltar himself by parting the mountains, raising Jbel Tarik (Gibraltar) on one side and, on the African side, Jbel Moussa.
To organise the trip, read our articles Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules: the essential excursion from Tangier and Caves of Hercules: legend, ocean and local experiences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the entry price for the Caves of Hercules? The official price is 80 DH (about €8) for a foreign adult and 40 DH for a foreign child aged 7 to 13. On MoroccoMuseum.com, the e-ticket adds a €1.99 service fee. Prices taken from the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture on 18 October 2026; they may change.
How does the e-ticket work? You book online, then you receive your electronic ticket and your access to the digital guide by email, usually within 3 hours.
Is the digital guide included? Yes, it is included with every ticket: illustrated visit guide, narrative account and audio reading of 5 points of interest, in five languages, to use on your phone.
What are the visiting hours? The official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture gives visiting hours of 9am to 5pm for all of its monuments; it does not specify any closing day. Check before your visit, especially during Ramadan, holidays and official events.
Can I combine the caves with Cape Spartel? Yes: the caves are on the Cape Spartel massif, and many visitors combine them in the same outing from Tangier.
