HOW TO GET TO TANGIER FROM TARIFA BY FERRY?
Through this short post on how to get to Tangier from Tarifa by ferry, I am throwing some light on how to efficiently avoid the hassle that every traveler may easily encounter when it comes to getting to Morocco by ferry from Spain. I would really happy to hear about your personal experiences you underwent on the comments section below.
Tangier is a fascinating city to visit, shrouded in mystery & historically rich. This city has a truly multicultural vibe. Looking at the map of Morocco, it is obviously apparent that it is located at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Very close to Spain with just 14.5 Km/9 miles where the Strait of Gibraltar is the only dividing line.
Best Travel Tips on How to Get to Tangier From Tarifa By Ferry
Europe has, throughout history, left a great influence into the lifestyle & culture of Morocco to the extent that the late Hassan II described his Kingdom as “the tree whose roots lie in Africa but whose leaves breathe in European air”. For day trippers & travelers seeking to get to Tangier from Tarifa By Ferry, the following are the best travel tips any traveler should take into consideration so that the hassle-free travel would take place.
There are two major high-speed ferry companies that operate between Tarifa & Tangier. FRS, which we highly recommend as it is the fastest (one hour) with 6 daily sailings plus services are at the level. INTERSHIPPING Ferry Company is slightly cheaper but slower (2 hours) with also 6 daily sailings.
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Tarifa, the winding city & known for windsurfing, lies across the Strait of Gibraltar from Morocco. If you are driving down to Algeciras from the north of Spain & needing parking for your car, then you can leave it at Algeciras (20 Km from Tarifa) and catch the ferry coach that is offered for free by the ferry company.
Even though we offer the service of buying ferry tickets prior in advance; however, you can do so at the ferry terminal or ferry offices. Please do it later than 45 minutes prior to departure. The process of buying ferry tickets through Tangier Excursions is once you confirm your booking; we will send you through a PDF file along with the reservation number. Please hand the FRS agent at the port of Tarifa your reservation number who will, in turn, give your round ferry tickets with no fees on your part.
The following are the contacting details of the FRS Company:
Tarifa port address and contact:
Puerto de Tarifa, Avenida de las Fuerzas Armadas,
13, 11380 Tarifa/ España.
Tel: +34 95658 5400
Fax: +34 95658 5443
You can buy the tickets online through
We highly recommend for day trippers to get the ferry that departs at 09 am as Morocco has adopted the GMT+1 to its timing, which makes the time difference between Morocco & Spain the same. Failure to catch the 09 am ferry from Tarifa you can get the next one; however, please let us informed at +212 666 941294 so as we take adequate actions.
IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS:
Once you get your tickets, you are required to collect the boarding passes from the ferry terminal or ticket office in town. As soon as you board the ferry to Tangier, head straight to the front of the vessel to find the passport control desk. There will be normally announcement in multilingual languages but if you don’t hear them, you only ask any of the ferry staff & they will guide where the passport control desk. Please beware that failure to have your passport stamped by the Moroccan police will result in extensive delays upon arrival at the Tangier port.
About Us
Welcome to Tangier Excursions, your gateway to unforgettable private day trips from Spain to Morocco! Specializing in seamless, culturally rich journeys across the Strait of Gibraltar, we craft personalized excursions that let you experience the magic of Morocco in just one day. Whether you’re departing from vibrant Spanish hubs like Tarifa, Seville, Malaga, Marbella, Cadiz, or Gibraltar, our curated adventures blend convenience, authenticity, and expert local insight to transform your travel dreams into reality.
