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Morocco to Spain ferries

Return crossings from Tanger Med, Tanger Ville, Nador and Al Hoceima to Spain.

Tanger MedAlgeciras

Tanger Med → Algeciras

1 h 30 min Standard

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

  • Vehicle supported:
  • Good for families:
  • Good for Marhaba:
  • Day

Port distance: Algeciras has direct road links to Cádiz, Málaga and Madrid.

Pros

  • • Most frequent return option
  • • Good vehicle capacity

Cons

  • • Long queues possible during Marhaba return
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Traveller guidance

Best for

  • Return leg to mainland Spain with car

Be careful if

  • You travel during Marhaba return wave (late August)

Before you book

  • Book the return earlier than you expect
  • Have all vehicle papers accessible

High season / Marhaba: Return queues can be long during Marhaba/OPE — plan buffer time.

Verify with the operator before travelling.

Availability can change by season, weather, port operations and ferry company.
Tanger VilleTarifa

Tanger Ville → Tarifa

1 h Standard

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

  • Vehicle supported:
  • Good for families:
  • Good for Marhaba:
  • Day

Port distance: Tarifa is a small port — easy on foot.

Pros

  • • Short, scenic crossing
  • • Calm port experience

Cons

  • • No vehicles allowed
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Traveller guidance

Best for

  • Foot passengers returning from central Tangier
  • Quick weekend return

Be careful if

  • You are travelling with a vehicle (not carried on this line)
  • Sea conditions look rough

Before you book

  • Check same-day weather advisories
  • Have your passport ready before boarding

Documents & vehicle: Passport required. Vehicles are not carried on this crossing.

Verify with the operator before travelling.

Availability can change by season, weather, port operations and ferry company.
CeutaAlgeciras

Ceuta → Algeciras

1 h Standard

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

  • Vehicle supported:
  • Good for families:
  • Good for Marhaba:
  • Day

Port distance: Algeciras connects to the A-7 motorway.

Pros

  • • Short crossing
  • • Multiple daily departures

Cons

  • • Border wait times vary
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Traveller guidance

Best for

  • Quick return to mainland Spain with a car
  • Travellers coming from northern Morocco via Tarajal

Be careful if

  • You expect a long land-border wait before boarding

Before you book

  • Allow time for the Tarajal land border before ferry check-in
  • Have vehicle papers and passport ready

Documents & vehicle: You cross a land border before the ferry — carry passport and full vehicle documentation.

Verify with the operator before travelling.

Availability can change by season, weather, port operations and ferry company.
NadorAlmería

Nador → Almería

6 h High

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

  • Vehicle supported:
  • Good for families:
  • Good for Marhaba:
  • Night

Port distance: Almería has good road links north.

Pros

  • • Direct overnight option
  • • Cabins available

Cons

  • • Marhaba return queues
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Traveller guidance

Best for

  • Return leg from eastern Morocco to mainland Spain

Be careful if

  • You return during the Marhaba wave

Before you book

  • Book the return before leaving Spain if possible

High season / Marhaba: Return sailings fill quickly at end of August.

Verify with the operator before travelling.

Availability can change by season, weather, port operations and ferry company.

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