Ferry Marseille – Algiers
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Marseille – Algiers with Algérie Ferries
This is one of the busiest routes in the western Mediterranean. It links the first port of France on the Mediterranean with the Algerian capital in one night and a day at sea. Algérie Ferries, a national company created in 1987 and headquartered in Algiers, assigns ships from its fleet to it: Tariq Ibn Ziyad, Tassili II, El Djazair II or the most recent, Badji Mokhtar III. The ship varies from period to period.
On board you will find lounges, restaurants, duty-free shops and cabins in several categories. Travellers who want a quiet night’s sleep are better off choosing a cabin rather than a seat.
Families going home for the summer, students and travellers with cars make up most of the passengers. Demand peaks in July and August: book several weeks ahead if you travel then, and check the rules for vehicles before buying your ticket.
Marseille – Algiers at a glance
- Company Algérie Ferries
- Crossing time about 21 to 22 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings a few sailings a week, more in summer
- Ships Tariq Ibn Ziyad, Tassili II, El Djazair II, Badji Mokhtar III
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Marseille
Marseille is the oldest city in France: Greek sailors from Phocaea founded Massalia here around 600 BC. The Old Port has kept the city turned towards the sea and the far shore of the Mediterranean ever since. The basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, known to locals as the “Bonne Mère”, watches over the harbour from its hill, and the Mucem, which opened in 2013 at the mouth of the port, is devoted to Mediterranean civilisations. The Panier district, with its sloping lanes, and the nearby calanques make up a stay that many travellers extend by a day before boarding.
Algiers
Algiers is best discovered from the sea: the white city rises in an amphitheatre above the bay, which gave it the nickname “Algiers the White”. Its Arabic name, El Djazaïr, means “the islands”, recalling the islets that faced the first ancient settlement. The Casbah, an old quarter of tightly packed houses and narrow stairways, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Higher up, the basilica of Notre-Dame d’Afrique overlooks the gulf, while the neo-Moorish Grande Poste is one of the most photographed buildings in the centre. The Jardin d’Essai du Hamma, created in the 19th century, offers a shady walk at the foot of the city.
Ferry Marseille – Algiers: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Marseille to Algiers?
About 21 to 22 hours, with one night on board. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Marseille and Algiers?
Algérie Ferries generally offers a few sailings a week, more in summer. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Marseille to Algiers?
This page covers the crossing run by Algérie Ferries. Corsica Linea also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Marseille and Algiers?
Yes, the ferry’s garage takes cars, motorhomes and sometimes two-wheelers. For a crossing between Europe and Algeria in summer, find out in advance about the formalities that apply to vehicles.
How do I book a ferry from Marseille to Algiers?
The simplest way is to use the search engine at the top of the page: select Marseille and Algiers, add passengers and vehicle, then compare timetables before confirming.
