- Must visit
Bab El Oqla Museum
Leading ethnographic museum in the old fortress, presenting northern Moroccan crafts, costumes, music, and daily life in a historic setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
$43
Average ticket price on Oct 13
$49
Fastest journey on Oct 13
30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
30 m
Ferries on Oct 13
22
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Málaga to Tétouan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Tétouan will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 22 ferries from Málaga to Tétouan, including 22 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct ferries cover the 153 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest ferries will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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TANGER EXPRESSFerries from Málaga to Tétouan run on average 45 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $29 but you can travel from only $20 by flight.
There are 45 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 82 nautical miles (153 km) distance in 30m. There are 73 sailings per week. Ferries from Málaga to Tétouan are available to foot passengers.




Distance 82 nautical miles (153 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Ferries per day 45 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 73 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h31 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h31 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h29 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h29 | Sailing Days Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Tétouan ferries for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEUTA JET | 11:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h59 | 11:59 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 11:59 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h31 | 11:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 13 | |||||
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 2:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 5:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 7:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 8:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 8:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 9:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 8:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 11:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 1:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 1:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 2:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 2:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 5:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 5:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 6:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 8:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 8:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 9:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 8:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 10:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h29 | 11:59 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Leading ethnographic museum in the old fortress, presenting northern Moroccan crafts, costumes, music, and daily life in a historic setting.
Major contemporary art museum in a restored railway station, showing modern Moroccan art and temporary exhibitions near the city center.
Regional archaeology museum with finds from Tamuda and northern sites, ideal for understanding ancient settlement before exploring Tétouan.
The city's most rewarding walking district, filled with souks, workshops, courtyards, and whitewashed lanes reflecting Andalusi heritage.
Elegant Spanish-era extension with broad avenues, civic buildings, and Art Deco details that contrast clearly with the old medina.
Main central square and promenade area, popular for people-watching and as a starting point for both medina and modern-city walks.
Riffian-Moroccan couscous often served on Fridays with seasonal vegetables and meat. In Tétouan it reflects Andalusi and northern family cooking traditions.
Slow-cooked stew named for the clay pot. Local versions use lamb, chicken, olives, preserved lemon, or vegetables and are central to home-style Tetouani meals.
A savory pie of thin pastry, usually filled with pigeon or chicken, almonds, and spices. Tetouan's Andalusi heritage makes it a festive classic.
Well-known restaurant serving Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes in a polished setting, popular for tagines, grilled meats, and family meals.
Established riad dining room with classic Moroccan cooking and an atmospheric Andalusi setting, suitable for a relaxed traditional dinner.
Historic pastry and tea house known for refined Moroccan sweets, mint tea, and elegant traditional décor in the heart of Tétouan.
Budget-friendly for most travelers. Rooms, local meals, and taxis usually cost less than in larger Moroccan tourist cities, though upscale riads and tourist dining raise prices.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave 2-5 MAD. Taxis: round up the fare or add about 5 MAD for helpful service.
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