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Tarifa to Tanger Ville Ferry: Fast Ferry to Central Tangier
With Balearia · 8 to 10 daily departures · 1 hour - 2 hours
To get from Tarifa to Tanger Ville by ferry, the operators are Baleà ria and AML (Africa Morocco Link). It is a one-hour fast ferry that leaves the port of Tarifa and arrives at the port in the centre of Tangier.
It is the ideal route for a day trip: Baleà ria sells day trips with a port–centre transfer and insurance, with or without a guide, and a free shuttle bus between Algeciras and Tarifa for ticket holders.
Morocco requires a valid passport: the Spanish DNI is not accepted. If you prefer the freight port of Tanger Med, use the ferry from Algeciras.
If you hold a Moroccan passport and live in Spain, bring your valid residence permit to be able to re-enter.
Tarifa to Tanger Ville ferry timetable
Below you have the real departures for the date you choose. There are several departures a day, roughly one an hour in high season, and fewer in winter. Times are in the local time of each country.
If you are going and coming back the same day, choose an early departure and a late return. For the return, see the Tanger Ville Tarifa ferry.
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Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Tarifa to Tanger Ville take?
About an hour, on a fast ferry. AML's ships can take a little longer. The easterly levante wind often cancels or delays departures.
Who runs the Tarifa to Tanger Ville ferry
The Tarifa–Tanger Ville line is run by Baleà ria and AML (Africa Morocco Link); the search shows the ferry company for each departure. Baleà ria also sells five types of day trip by fast ferry, with a same-day return or with a hotel night, and a free shuttle bus between Algeciras and Tarifa for passengers with a ticket on this route, in both directions.
Tarifa to Tanger Ville ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent one for an adult on foot, with the date it was checked. It depends on the ferry company, the date, the car and whether it is one way or return. Baleà ria's day trips, with a return ticket, transfers and travel insurance, are bought separately and have their own price.
Children, babies and discounts
Children and babies have their own fare: enter the age when you search. Resident and large family discounts apply to domestic routes and do not apply here. Minors need their own passport and, if they are not travelling with both parents, may be asked for travel authorisation.
Tarifa to Tanger Ville ferry with a car
The route is used mainly on foot. If you travel with a car, enter the type, make and model when you search: if the search does not show a vehicle for your departure, there is no space.
- Registration document, driving licence and insurance valid in Morocco.
- If the car is not yours, a document of authorisation from the owner.
- A car that enters Morocco is registered and must leave as the same car, with the person who brought it.
To cross with a car, Algeciras–Tanger Med usually has more departures and more space.
Travelling from Tarifa to Tanger Ville with a dog
Baleà ria accepts pets with the documents required by the EU and by Morocco: microchip, rabies vaccination and a health certificate or passport. Baleà ria is not responsible if the authorities of the country refuse entry. Ask before booking. More on travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Tarifa and Tanger Ville
How to get to the port of Tarifa
The port of Tarifa is next to the old town, at the southern tip of the peninsula. During Operation Strait Crossing (Operación Paso del Estrecho) (from 15 June to 15 September) you are not allowed into the port more than two hours in advance. If you come from Algeciras without a car, the shuttle bus leaves from in front of the Algeciras maritime terminal and drops you in front of the one in Tarifa; you must always show your ticket to the driver.
Arriving in Tanger Ville: the port in the centre
Tanger Ville is the port of the city itself, on Avenue Mohamed VI. When you disembark you go through police control. From there, the medina and the centre are close by. It is much more practical than Tanger Med, which is about 40 km from the city.
Documents for going from Tarifa to Tangier
- A valid passport for everyone, including minors, ideally with more than six months of validity. The Spanish DNI is not valid for entering Morocco.
- No visa for tourism of up to 90 days if you are Spanish or from the EU; other nationalities should check Accès Maroc.
- If you hold a Moroccan passport and live in Spain: bring your valid residence permit to return. A European permit or a Schengen visa does not replace Morocco's entry requirements.
- If you have dual nationality: use the passport you will use to enter each country.
- Baleà ria's table marks 'no passport' on two day trips, but Morocco always requires a passport: do not leave without it.
I Love Ferry tips for the Tarifa to Tanger Ville ferry
- If you are going for the day, choose Tarifa. It is a one-hour crossing and the port of Tangier is in the centre.
- Watch the wind. The levante cancels fast ferry departures: allow some margin and do not book your return to Europe with no time to spare.
- During Operation Strait Crossing (OPE), with a fixed ticket and a tight arrival: they do not let you into the port of Tarifa more than two hours in advance.
- Shuttle bus from Algeciras: if you are not going by car, it is free with your ticket.
- Always take your passport, even if you are only going for six hours.
Why book the Tarifa to Tanger Ville ferry with I Love Ferry
- You see the departures of the line's ferry companies in one search.
- You pay the official price and get the ferry company's booking reference.
- You can search with a car and with the age of each traveller.
- A real person helps you if the wind changes your plans.
Other ways to cross the Strait to Tangier
- Algeciras Tanger Med ferry: with a car, more departures.
- Motril Tanger Med ferry: overnight from Granada.
- Tanger Ville Tarifa ferry: the return.
Frequently asked questions about the Tarifa to Tanger Ville ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>How long does the ferry from Tarifa to Tanger Ville take?
About an hour, on a fast ferry. AML's ships can take a little longer and the wind can lengthen it.
Which ferry companies run Tarifa–Tanger Ville?
Baleà ria and AML.
How many ferries a day are there from Tarifa to Tanger Ville?
Several, roughly one an hour in high season and fewer in winter. Check your date in the timetable.
Where does the ferry arrive in Tangier?
At the port of Tanger Ville, in the centre of the city, not at Tanger Med, which is about 40 km away.
Can I go to Tangier with just my DNI?
No. Morocco requires a valid passport to enter, for minors too.
I have a Moroccan passport and live in Spain, what do I need to return?
A valid passport and residence permit. A European permit or a Schengen visa does not replace Morocco's entry requirements.
How do I get from Algeciras to the port of Tarifa?
On the free shuttle bus that Baleà ria provides for passengers with a Tarifa–Tanger Ville ticket. It leaves from in front of the Algeciras maritime terminal.
Can I go and come back the same day?
Yes, it is the most common use. Baleà ria sells same-day return day trips with transfers, insurance and, if you want, a guide.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of wind?
Baleà ria offers a change of time or of a nearby port and, if there is no alternative due to force majeure, a free change or a refund. Give a working mobile number when you book.
Can you travel with a car on this route?
If the search shows a vehicle for your departure, yes. To cross with a car, Algeciras–Tanger Med has more departures.
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