» » This is by far the most popular and frequent crossing between Europe and Morocco.
» » Ferries run at least every 90 minutes, and hourly in the summer.
» » Services typically run from 7am (or 6am in summer) until 10pm, but during peak demand in
August 24-hour services aren’t unknown.
» » The crossing typically takes an hour, but it varies according to the vessel.
» » Competition keeps the prices uniform between the operators.
» » Some ferry companies offer 1st-class for an extra 20%, but it’s barely worth it for the short
trip.
ALGECIRAS TO CEUTA
» » Car owners may find this route worthwhile because of the availability of tax-free petrol (and
alcohol) in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
» » Several daily high-speed ferries (30 minutes to one hour) leave in both directions between
about 7am and 10pm.
ALMERÍA TO MELILLA
» » Entering Morocco via the Spanish enclave of Melilla is the most hassle-free route from the
Spanish mainland. You can also fill up on duty-free fuel here if you’re driving (and booze if
you’re not).
» » Unfortunately, the less-frequent crossings take up to eight hours.
» » Ferries depart daily from Almeria, and on Monday morning and Sunday afternoon from
Melilla.
ALMERÍA TO NADOR
» » Nador is much quieter than Tangier, with little to offer travellers other than transport links to
the rest of Morocco.
» » There are five crossings a week in either direction, taking five/eight hours to Nador/Almería.
BARCELONA TO TANGIER
» » Two companies offer this route to Tangier, one stopping in Barcelona en route from Genoa
(Italy).
» » The three weekly sailings take about 29 hours.
MÁLAGA TO MELILLA
» » The daily (apart from Sunday) service is normally an afternoon/night ferry to/from Melilla.
» » It takes up to eight hours.
TARIFA TO TANGIER
» » Catamarans leave every hour or so and cross the strait in 35 minutes, making this the
fastest and most practical route.
» » The fare includes a free bus transfer to Algeciras on presentation of your ferry ticket.
» » The transfer takes 50 minutes, making the trip via Tarifa a faster way to get to Algeciras
than the slower direct ferries.
VALENCIA TO TANGIER
» » This new service is part of the Tangier–Livorno (Italy) sailing.
» » This leg of the journey takes 20 hours, leaving around midday and arriving at 8am in both
directions.
Italy
» » Three companies sail along the Mediterranean from Italy to Tangier, from Livorno via