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Tanger Med to Barcelona Ferry: Long Crossing, Car and Documents
With GNV
To go from Tanger Med to Barcelona by ferry, the ferry companies' data point to GNV and Baleà ria. It is a long crossing, of one or two nights, with a cabin, from the port of Tanger Med to the port of Barcelona.
The option avoids driving across the whole peninsula from Algeciras. Check in the search which ferry company has a departure on your date: the frequency is low, once or twice a week.
With a Moroccan passport you need a Schengen visa or an EU residence permit, and GNV and Baleà ria check your authorisation before boarding. A passport is also compulsory for European citizens.
With a car, bring the vehicle registration document; if you are not the holder, a certified authorisation. The car deck is closed during the crossing.
Tanger Med to Barcelona ferry timetable
Below you will see the actual departures for the date you choose. The route is not daily: it has few departures a week, one to two, and goes up in summer. The crossing includes one or two nights on board. Times are in the local time of each port.
For the outward journey from Spain, see the Barcelona Tanger Med ferry.
There are no departures scheduled on this route in the coming days. You can travel on these routes:
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Who runs the Tanger Med to Barcelona ferry
The sources do not agree: GNV publishes Barcelona–Tangier (it is not clear whether the port is Tanger Med) and our search has shown this route with Baleà ria. That is why the search decides: it shows the ferry company of each departure. GNV offers cabins, seats, a pet cabin and a closed car deck; there is no luggage weight limit.
Tanger Med to Barcelona ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent one for an adult. On a crossing of several nights, the price depends mainly on the accommodation (seat, inside cabin, outside cabin or suite), the car and the date. Count the cabin in your budget: it is what weighs most.
Children, minors and discounts
Minors have their own fare. Resident and large family discounts are national and do not apply. Minors under 14 cannot travel alone; if they travel with only one parent, they carry written authorisation from the other.
Tanger Med to Barcelona ferry with a car
State the type, make and model when you search: the declared dimensions, including the roof rack, must match those of the car, or you may be charged the difference or denied boarding.
- Original vehicle registration document and driving licence.
- If the car is not yours, certified authorisation from the holder.
- The car deck is closed during the crossing: take medicines, documents and whatever you need to the cabin.
- If the car runs on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), tell the staff at boarding.
In Barcelona, the port is inside a low-emission zone: check that your car can drive there.
Travelling from Tanger Med to Barcelona with a dog
With GNV, dogs and cats travel in a carrier or in a kennel; there is a pet cabin with limited places. Include the animal in the booking. The health requirements for entering Spain are met with EU documentation (microchip, passport or certificate, rabies vaccination). More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Tanger Med and Barcelona
Port of Tánger Med
Port of Barcelona
How to get to the port of Tanger Med
Tanger Med is on the coast, about 40 km east of Tangier, with motorway access. With a car and a long crossing, arrive with more time than usual: the cut-off time is on your boarding pass.
Arrival in Barcelona: port and low-emission zone
You arrive at the port of Barcelona, which is a low-emission zone: check whether your car can drive there. There is a shuttle bus between terminals for those without a car.
Documents: Moroccan passport, residence and dual nationality
The crossing is international: all passengers, including minors, need a valid passport. What else you need depends on your nationality.
If you have a Moroccan passport
- To enter Spain you need a Schengen visa or a valid residence permit from an EU country. A residence permit or a European visa does not on its own replace Morocco's entry requirements, which you can check on the official portal Accès Maroc.
- Before boarding, Baleà ria checks with the European platform that you have a valid visa or authorisation and may deny you access to the ship.
- On entering Schengen your personal data and biometrics are recorded (entry/exit system, EES).
If you have dual nationality
To enter Spain you can use the European passport. Which document Morocco asks its nationals for when leaving or entering is not in the ferry companies' data: check with the Moroccan consulate.
If you are Spanish or another European
When coming back from Morocco you need the passport you entered with. The DNI is not valid for entering Morocco.
Minors
Minors need their own passport. If they are not travelling with both parents, the authorities may ask for travel authorisation, the family record book or a birth certificate.
GNV reminds you that, on routes with Morocco, a passport is also compulsory for EU citizens and that on this line there are checks under the European EES system. Anyone not admitted by the police because of inadequate documents gets no refund.
I Love Ferry tips for the Tanger Med to Barcelona ferry
- Book a cabin. With one or two nights of crossing, a seat is a long trip.
- Compare with Algeciras or Motril if your final destination is in Andalusia or the centre: it may work out better to cross short and continue by road.
- Take medicines and documents to the cabin: you cannot go down to the car deck.
- Confirm the ferry company when you book: the conditions for pets and luggage differ between GNV and Baleà ria.
- Schengen entry documents printed: they are checked before boarding.
Why book the Tanger Med to Barcelona ferry with I Love Ferry
- You see at a glance which ferry company has a departure on your date.
- You pay the ferry company's price and get its booking reference.
- You search with a car, pet and the age of each passenger.
- A person looks after you if anything changes.
Other ways to go from Morocco to Spain and France by ferry
- Tanger Med Algeciras ferry: the fastest, an hour and a half.
- Tanger Med Motril ferry: overnight, with a daily departure.
- Tanger Med Sète ferry: direct to France.
Frequently asked questions about the Tanger Med to Barcelona ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>How long does the ferry from Tanger Med to Barcelona take?
One or two nights, depending on the source. It is one of the longest crossings between Morocco and Spain; you can see the exact duration of each departure in the timetable.
Which ferry company runs Tanger Med–Barcelona?
GNV, according to its website, and Baleà ria, according to what our search has shown. The search shows the ferry company of each departure on your date.
How many departures are there a week?
Few, one to two a week, more often in summer. Confirm your date in the search.
Do I need a cabin?
With one or two nights of crossing, it is the most comfortable. With GNV there are inside and outside cabins, suites and seats.
What documents do I need if I have a Moroccan passport?
A valid Moroccan passport and a Schengen visa or EU residence permit. The ferry companies check your authorisation before boarding.
Which passport do I use with dual nationality?
To enter Spain, the European one. What Morocco asks its nationals for when leaving is not in the ferry companies' data: confirm it with the consulate.
What papers do I need for the car?
Vehicle registration document and licence; if the car is not yours, certified authorisation from the holder. The declared dimensions must match the car.
Can I access the car deck during the crossing?
No. The car deck is closed; take medicines and documents to the cabin.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes: GNV accepts dogs and cats in a carrier or in a kennel, and has a pet cabin with limited places. It must be included in the booking.
What do I do if I am denied boarding because of my documents?
If the police do not admit you because of inadequate documents, there is no refund of the ticket. Check your visa or residence before buying.
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