Ports guide

Quick notes on the main Spanish and Moroccan ferry ports.

  • Algeciras

    Main hub for Morocco and Ceuta, with high capacity and many connections.

  • Tarifa

    The closest Spanish point to Tangier, ideal for fast passenger ferries.

  • Almería

    Connections to Nador and Melilla, especially useful for long or overnight crossings.

  • Motril

    A quieter alternative for routes to Nador and Al Hoceima.

  • Málaga

    Useful port for connections with Melilla.

  • Barcelona

    Long crossings to Tanger Med, Nador and the Balearic Islands.

  • Valencia

    Mainland connections to Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca.

  • Dénia

    Convenient access to Ibiza and Formentera.

  • Tanger Med

    Largest port in Morocco, about 40 km east of Tangier.

  • Tanger Ville

    City-centre port in Tangier, passengers only.

  • Nador (Beni Ansar)

    Gateway to eastern Morocco from Almería and Motril.

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