France
» » The journey from Sète (two hours by train from Marseilles) to Tangier takes 36 hours; to
Nador takes 28 hours.
» » The ferries are more luxurious than those linking Spain and Morocco.
» » There are about five sailings weekly to Tangier, and one to Nador.
» » Advance booking is recommended.
Gibraltar
» » There’s one fast ferry a day to/from Tangier.
» » The trip takes a similar length of time to sailings to/from Algeciras, and tickets cost the
same.
» » Algeciras is a better option as it’s a busier port with more choice.
Spain
» » Ferries from Spain to Morocco are plentiful.
» » Tickets start at about €30.
» » Hydrofoils and catamarans (also referred to as fast ferries) are used extensively, but are
more expensive than ferries and can be disrupted by rough seas.
» » The Acciona Transmediterranea group, which also includes Euroferrys and Ferrimaroc, has
offices in all the locations it sails from and across Europe.
» » Spanish passport control is uncomplicated, but non-EU citizens and Schengen visa-holders
should make sure they get an exit stamp before boarding the ferry.
» » You need to fill in an embarkation form on board, and get your passport stamped before
disembarking.
» » Customs can be slow on the Spanish side if you’re coming from Morocco.
ALGECIRAS TO TANGIER