Ferry Algeciras – Tangier Med
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Algeciras – Tangier Med with Baleària
Algeciras – Tangier Med is the busiest crossing between Spain and Morocco: about an hour and a half to two hours at sea, with up to thirty or forty crossings a day across all companies. Baleària runs regular sailings all year.
On the short Strait crossings, the ships have a lounge, a bar and seating. On crossings of several hours, you will also find a restaurant and, on some ships, cabins.
It suits travellers leaving Andalusia or driving across Spain, as you arrive directly at Tangier Med, east of Tangier. In summer traffic is very heavy: allow a margin at the port and book early if you travel with a vehicle.
Algeciras – Tangier Med at a glance
- Company Baleària
- Crossing time about 1 h 30 to 2 h
- Sailings many sailings every day
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board lounges, bar or catering, outdoor decks
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.
Algeciras
Algeciras opens at the head of a deep bay, facing the Rock of Gibraltar, and its port is one of the busiest in Europe for passengers bound for Morocco. Ferries leave all year for Tangier Med; the terminals are signposted from the motorway, and in summer the queue can be long, so arrive with a good margin. The town is the gateway to the province of Cádiz and the Costa del Sol.
Tangier Med
Arriving at Tangier Med, the ferry docks in a port built on the edge of the Strait, facing the Spanish coast. Police control, customs and vehicle formalities are done on the spot, and the road then leads to the motorway for Tangier (about forty-five minutes), Tetouan or Rabat. Allow time to leave the port in July and August, when many travellers arrive.
Ferry Algeciras – Tangier Med: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Algeciras to Tangier Med?
About 1 h 30 to 2 h at sea. 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 Algeciras and Tangier Med?
Baleària generally offers many sailings every day. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Algeciras to Tangier Med?
This page covers the crossing run by Baleària. Trasmediterránea and FRS Iberia (DFDS) and Naviera Armas and Africa Morocco Link also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Algeciras and Tangier Med?
Generally yes: Baleària carries passenger vehicles. Check the conditions (size, trailer, pets) before buying your ticket.
How do I book a ferry from Algeciras to Tangier Med?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
