📚 Travel guide
📚 Travel guide
Tanger Med ferry times: live board and routes
Live ferry arrivals at Tanger Med port, a map of routes to Algeciras, Barcelona and Genoa, approximate crossing times and practical tips for travellers.
~ 1h30Tanger Med ⇄ Algeciras
DailyMany crossings day and night
Nearbyfrom Ksar Sghir along the coast road
⚠️ Before you travel: times can change at any moment, especially on strong easterly wind days and in peak summer. This page is not official; the live board is shown as-is from Tanger Med port. Always confirm your sailing with the ferry company and get to the port well ahead of time.
Live ferry board
The information comes straight from Tanger Med port’s sailings board and updates on its own.
Live arrivals — Tanger Med portLive
If the board does not show:Official Tanger Med Passagers site ↗
Shown as-is from the port’s live board.
Satellite map of the routes
Tanger Med port is close to Ksar Sghir, opposite Algeciras in Spain. Routes are drawn approximately; the actual track depends on the ship and the weather.
Tanger Med ⇄ AlgecirasLines to EuropeTanger Ville ⇄ Tarifa· Routes are approximate
Main routes
| Route | Approx. time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tanger Med ⇄ Algeciras | ~ 1h30 | Most frequent, several companies daily |
| Tanger Med ⇄ Barcelona / Genoa | Over a day | Long crossings, handy if driving deep into Europe |
| Tanger Ville ⇄ Tarifa | ~ 1h | Leaves from Tanger Ville port, not Tanger Med |
Times are approximate and vary with the ship and weather. Other routes and companies run depending on the season; the live board and the companies are the reference.
Practical tips (unofficial)
- ⏰ Arrive early, especially by car and in summer: customs and border checks take time.
- 🌬️ Watch the Levante: strong easterly winds can delay or cancel sailings. See today’s sea.
- 🧳 Documents: a valid passport, a visa if you need one, and your vehicle papers.
- ☀️ Operation Marhaba: summer brings very heavy traffic; book early.
- 🎫 Tickets: book on the company’s official site or through a trusted agency and keep your confirmation.
FAQ
How long is the Tanger Med – Algeciras crossing?
About an hour and a half, depending on the ship and weather.
Where can I find up-to-date times?
On the live board above, on the official Tanger Med Passagers site and with your ferry company.
Does the Levante cancel sailings?
On very windy days sailings may be delayed or cancelled. Check with the company before setting off.
Do Tarifa ferries leave from Tanger Med?
No, the Tarifa route usually leaves from Tanger Ville port. From Tanger Med the main route is Algeciras.
Sources: Tanger Med port live board and the Tanger Med Passagers website. Satellite imagery: Esri. A guidance page from the Ksar Sghir website, not affiliated with any official body.
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