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Tangier by ferry from Tarifa
From Estepona centre70 min
DurationFull day
DifficultyModerate
PriceFerry from about €27–28 each way (fares on Ferryhopper)
Best timeAll year (depending on the state of the Strait)
KidsYes (everyone needs a passport)
AddressPuerto de Tarifa → puerto de Tánger Ville (en el centro, junto a la medina)
Opening hoursUp to 18 daily departures in high season (Baleària and AML); the last return from Tangier, outside summer, may be at 20:00.
About
- Crossing the Strait in about 1 h
- Tangier Ville port is in the centre, a few minutes from the medina and the seafront promenade
- Medina, souk and views of the Strait from Africa
Good to know
- A valid passport is essential: the Spanish ID card is not valid for entering Morocco
- Don't confuse Tangier Ville with Tanger Med (about 45 km away)
- Check the time of the last return ferry carefully and get to the port with time to spare
- Book online, especially at weekends and with a car
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