How to get from Tanger Med to central Tangier?

By grand taxi, shuttle bus or car (around 45 min without traffic). Walking isn't possible. With your own car you take the A4 motorway towards Tangier.

Can you reach Tangier by ferry with a car?

Yes, mainly via Tanger Med (Algeciras, Sète, Genoa…). Tanger Ville mostly handles foot passengers from Tarifa. Check the operator and schedules before booking.

Where can I check Tangier ferry schedules?

Schedules change by season. Always check the official operator websites (FRS, Balearia, AML, GNV, Grimaldi…) or a trusted booking platform.

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Arriving by ferry

Tangier is connected to Spain and Gibraltar by several ferry lines. Important: there are two different ports, and you should check which one matches your ticket. • Tangier City port: small port right in the centre, ideal for day visitors from Tarifa. • Tangier Med port: large port about 45 km east of the city, mostly used for crossings from Algeciras and for car or truck travel. Schedules and operators change often. Always verify your ticket and the port of arrival before travelling. On arrival, plan for a taxi or shuttle to reach your accommodation, especially from Tangier Med.

What to expect

Two possible ports: Tanger Ville (downtown, fast ferries from Tarifa) or Tanger Med (45 km east, Algeciras and international routes).
Check the arrival port on your ticket — it's the most common mistake travellers make.
Common operators: FRS, Balearia, AML, GNV. Conditions, schedules and luggage rules vary — confirm beforehand.
Moroccan police checks on board or at disembarkation: keep your passport and boarding pass at hand.

Getting to the centre

From Tanger Ville: the medina is a 10-min walk via the Marina; a petit taxi takes 5 min to the Corniche or Kasbah.
From Tanger Med: shared grand taxi, shuttle bus or car (45 min to 1 h without traffic). Walking is not possible.
By car: A4 motorway from Tanger Med to Tangier, modest toll, exit depending on the district.

Practical tips

Reach the port 1–1.5 h before departure for customs and police checks.
Buy your ticket directly from the operator or an approved agent to avoid opaque third-party sites.
Having a few dirhams on arrival really helps with the first taxi, water and a coffee.
By car: check your green-card insurance before boarding.

Ideal for

Visitors from Andalusia (Tarifa, Algeciras) on a day return.
Campervan or car travellers planning to explore Morocco.
Cruise passengers stopping at Tanger Ville for half a day.

Avoid this

Mixing up Tanger Ville and Tanger Med and ending up 45 km from downtown.
Buying the ticket last-minute in peak season (July–August).

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Frequently asked questions

Tanger Ville is the central port, used mainly for fast ferries from Tarifa — you arrive 10 min walk from the medina. Tanger Med is a huge port about 45 km east, used for Algeciras and most international car-ferry routes.

Good to know

Schedules and fares may change. Please check the official transport company before travelling.