Spain to Morocco ferries

Main crossings from Spain to Morocco via Algeciras, Tarifa, Almería, Motril, Málaga and Barcelona.

AlgecirasTanger Med

Algeciras → Tanger Med

1 h 30 min Standard

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

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

Port distance: Tanger Med is about 40 km east of Tangier city.

Pros

• High frequency most of the year
• Good option with car and during Marhaba
• Several ferry companies

Cons

• Port can be very busy in summer peak
• Tanger Med is outside Tangier city

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Traveller guidance

Best for

Travellers with a car or van
Families heading to northern Morocco
Marhaba / summer peak

Be careful if

You need to arrive in central Tangier (use Tarifa ↔ Tanger Ville)
You dislike very busy port areas in July–August

Before you book

Compare several ferry companies for the same day
Allow extra time at check-in during Marhaba/OPE

Documents & vehicle: Usually useful: passport, vehicle papers (permiso de circulación, ITV, insurance green card), and driver licence. Check current requirements before travelling.

High season / Marhaba: During Marhaba/OPE, allow extra time at the port and check crossing conditions the day before.

Verify with the operator before travelling.

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

TarifaTanger Ville

Tarifa → Tanger Ville

1 h Standard

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

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

Port distance: Tanger Ville is in the city centre — walkable medina.

Pros

• Fastest crossing
• Arrive in central Tangier
• Calm, less stressful port

Cons

• Passengers only — no cars
• Weather-sensitive

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Traveller guidance

Best for

Passengers without a car
Weekend trips to the Tangier medina
Travellers who prefer a calm, small port

Be careful if

You travel with a vehicle (not accepted here)
Sea conditions are rough — crossings can be delayed

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.

AlmeríaNador

Almería → Nador

6 h High

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

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

Port distance: Nador port (Beni Ansar) is close to the city.

Pros

• Direct to eastern Morocco / Rif region
• Cabins available
• Popular Marhaba option

Cons

• Longer crossing
• High summer demand

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Traveller guidance

Best for

Direct access to the eastern Rif and Nador region
Overnight travellers who prefer a cabin
Families with a car

Be careful if

You are sensitive to a longer crossing
You travel at Marhaba peak without early booking

Before you book

Book a cabin early for Marhaba
Confirm vehicle dimensions on the operator site

High season / Marhaba: Very popular during Marhaba/OPE — book as early as possible.

Verify with the operator before travelling.

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

MotrilNador

Motril → Nador

5 h Standard

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

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

Port distance: Motril is a calmer, smaller port than Almería.

Pros

• Less crowded port
• Good vehicle option to eastern Morocco

Cons

• Fewer daily departures

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Traveller guidance

Best for

A calmer alternative to Almería in summer
Travellers based in Granada

Be careful if

You need very frequent departures

Before you book

Check the current sailing calendar — it can be seasonal

Verify with the operator before travelling.

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

MotrilAl Hoceima

Motril → Al Hoceima

8 h Standard

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

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

Port distance: Al Hoceima port is near the city.

Pros

• Direct to central Rif
• Avoids Tanger and Nador peak queues

Cons

• Seasonal — limited operation outside summer

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Traveller guidance

Best for

Direct access to the central Rif

Be careful if

You travel outside the summer season — service may be reduced or unavailable

Before you book

Confirm the sailing is operating this season before planning around it

Verify with the operator before travelling.

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

BarcelonaTanger Med

Barcelona → Tanger Med

28 h High

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

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

Port distance: Long crossing — cabin strongly recommended.

Pros

• Avoid driving across all of Spain
• Cabins and restaurants on board

Cons

• Very long crossing
• Less frequent

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Traveller guidance

Best for

Travellers from northern Spain, France or northern Europe
Those who want to avoid driving across all of Spain

Be careful if

You are on a tight timeline

Before you book

Reserve a cabin — long crossing

High season / Marhaba: Very high demand during Marhaba/OPE — book well in advance.

Verify with the operator before travelling.

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

BarcelonaNador

Barcelona → Nador

27 h High

Indicative only — confirm with ferry company

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

Port distance: Direct to eastern Morocco without a long road trip.

Pros

• Practical for travellers from France / northern Europe
• Cabins available

Cons

• Long crossing
• Seasonal frequency

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Traveller guidance

Best for

Travellers from Catalonia, France or northern Europe heading to eastern Morocco
Overnight travellers with a car

Be careful if

You are on a tight timeline — this is a long crossing
You travel outside the main season and expect daily departures

Before you book

Reserve a cabin — long overnight crossing
Check the seasonal calendar before planning around this line

High season / Marhaba: High demand during Marhaba/OPE — book well in advance.

Verify with the operator before travelling.

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

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