Morocco is one of the most fascinating destinations in the Mediterranean: a land that combines cultures, landscapes, and traditions, but is also easily accessible from Europe by sea ferry. Every year millions of travelers choose the ferry to travel between the two sides of the Strait of Gibraltar or to reach Morocco’s ports from Andalusia, France, and even Italy.
Let’s discover together Morocco’s most important ports on the Mediterranean and the ferry routes that connect them to Europe.
Tangier Med Port
Tangier Med is undoubtedly the port the most important in Morocco and one of the largest maritime hubs in the entire Mediterranean. Located about 40 km east of the city of Tangier, it is a modern and well-organized hub that handles both cargo and passenger ferry traffic.
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Main ferry routes to Tangier Med: Genoa – Tangier Med, Civitavecchia – Tangier Med, Marseille – Tangier Med Tangier Med – Algeciras
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Advantages: short crossing time, ideal for those traveling with cars in tow who want to quickly enter northern Morocco.
- Read also: our our article On ferries to Morocco departing from Genoa (Pet Friendly)
Port of Tangier Villas
In the heart of the city is the Tangier Ville port, which is smaller but very convenient for those who want to disembark directly in the city center. It is mainly used by fast passenger ferries.
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Main route: Tangier Ville – Tarifa.
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Advantages: perfect for those who wish to combine a boat trip with a visit to the city of Tangier.
Port of Ceuta
Although Ceuta isa Spanish enclave, it represents a strategic access point to Morocco. Once landed, one can easily reach Tetouan or Tangier by land.
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Main route: Ceuta – Algeciras.
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Advantages: fast and frequent connections, ideal for those arriving in Andalusia and wanting to cross by car.
Port of Nador
The port of Nador, located in the Rif region, is a hub for the Moroccan community residing in Europe. Ships depart and arrive from here not only from Spain, but also from France.
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Main routes: Nador – Almeria, Nador – Sète.
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Advantages: excellent for reaching eastern Morocco and the city of Oujda.
Port of Al Hoceima
Less crowded than the other ports of call, the port of Al Hoceima overlooks one of the most spectacular coastlines in the Moroccan Mediterranean.
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Main route: Al Hoceima – Motril.
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Advantages: ideal for those seeking a quieter entrance and wanting to explore the beaches and mountains of the Rif.
Port of Melilla
Like Ceuta, also Melilla is a Spanish enclave, but serves as a direct gateway to Morocco, particularly to Nador.
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Main routes: Melilla – Motril, Melilla – Malaga, Melilla – Almeria.
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Advantages: numerous daily connections to southern Spain.
Practical tips for traveling to Morocco
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Book in advance on Ferryfinder.com: ferries are often full in summer and during holiday periods.
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Documents in order: valid passport and, if necessary, visa for entry into Morocco.
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Choose the port closest to your destination: Tangier for the north, Nador and Melilla for the Rif, Al Hoceima for a quieter route.
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Travel with your own car: the ferry is the ideal solution for those who want to discover Morocco in freedom.
Thanks to ferries crossing the Mediterranean, Morocco is always at your fingertips: whether you want to discover imperial cities, wild beaches, or the Rif mountains, its ports are the perfect gateway to an unforgettable journey.
