- Must visit
Kasbah Museum
Major museum in the former sultan’s palace, presenting archaeology, art, and history. Essential for understanding Tangier and northern Morocco.
Ferries from Marbella to Tangier run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 54 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 63 nautical miles (117 km) distance in 30m. There are 143 sailings per week. Ferries from Marbella to Tangier are available to foot passengers.




Distance 63 nautical miles (117 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Ferries per day 54 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 143 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 12:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Marbella to Tangier.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h29 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h29 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:01AM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h31 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 01:31PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FRS Iberia | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Africa Morocco Link | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Marbella to Tangier ferries for today, Saturday, October 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JAUME III | 9:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 11:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 12:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 25 | |||||
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 1:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 2h00 | 2:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 4:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 5:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 4:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 5:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 6:30 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 MALAGA | 7:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 8:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 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 | 9:30 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 9:00 AM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 9:00 AM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 9:15 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 10:15 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 9:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 10:00 AM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 10:00 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARIA DOLORES | 10:00 AM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 10:30 AM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 11:00 AM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 12:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO EXPRESS 1 | 12:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 12:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 12:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
NÁPOLES | 12:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 1:00 PM 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 | |
MARIA DOLORES | 2:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO STAR | 2:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 3:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
TANGER EXPRESS | 3:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 3:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 3:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MALAGA | 3:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 4:00 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
CECILIA PAYNE | 4:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
MOROCCO EXPRESS 1 | 4:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CEUTA JET | 5:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
JAUME III | 5:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
POETA LÓPEZ ANGLADA | 5:15 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 5:45 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
STENA EUROPE | 5:30 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
KATTEGAT | 6:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 0h30 | 6:30 PM Port de Tanger Med | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARIA DOLORES | 6:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
CIUDAD DE MAHÓN | 7:00 PM Port of Algeciras | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Port of Ceuta | 0 transfersDirect | |
AVEMAR DOS | 7:00 PM Port of Tarifa | 0h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Tangier Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major museum in the former sultan’s palace, presenting archaeology, art, and history. Essential for understanding Tangier and northern Morocco.
Small museum focused on American-Moroccan relations in a historic medina building. Its diplomacy story makes it unique in Africa.
Contemporary art museum in a former British consulate. A strong stop for modern Moroccan art in an important diplomatic building.
Tangier’s iconic old quarter of narrow lanes, markets, and stairways. The city’s most atmospheric walking area and a cultural must-see.
Large square linking the new city and medina. A lively, practical landmark and classic starting point for exploring central Tangier.
Historic kasbah quarter with whitewashed lanes, viewpoints, and restored homes. Ideal for slower walks beyond the busiest medina streets.
A slow-cooked tagine of fish, potatoes, peppers, and preserved lemon. A Tangier staple that reflects the city’s Atlantic and Mediterranean seafood culture.
Steamed couscous topped with vegetables and often lamb or chicken. It is a classic Friday family meal across northern Morocco, including Tangier.
A rich soup of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and warming spices. Common in Tangier homes and cafés, especially during Ramadan and cooler weather.
Popular seaside seafood spot praised for fresh fish, grilled dishes, and relaxed coastal dining with local character.
Historic café with sea views, famous for mint tea, coffee, and a classic Tangier literary atmosphere above the old medina.
Elegant restaurant in the Kasbah known for refined Moroccan cooking, seafood, and panoramic terrace views over the Strait.
Tangier is budget-friendly versus many Mediterranean cities. Riads, casual meals, and local taxis are affordable, while upscale hotels and tourist restaurants cost more.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave a few dirhams. Taxis: round up the fare or add about 5 MAD for helpful service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marbella to Tangier by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tangier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Marbella to Tangier ferries use the to Port de Tanger Med port pair, with some services arriving at Port of Tangier Ville. Use this guide to compare Marbella and Tangier ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port de Tanger Med is 5 km from Tangier city centre. Public transport options include:
Port de Tanger Med has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Mirage (0.7km), Restaurant La Corniche (0.9km), Restaurant La Piscine (1km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port de Tanger Med.
Available at Port de Tanger Med: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Port of Tangier Ville is 2 km from Tangier city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Tangier Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant El Tangerino (0.3km), Restaurant Le Saveur du Poisson (0.7km), Restaurant La Fabrique (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Tangier Ville.
Available at Port of Tangier Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Tangier Ville.
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