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Tanger Med Port

Tanger Med port near Ksar Sghir: official 2025 figures (11.1 million containers, 3.2 million passengers), history, ferries to Algeciras and access by bus I3.

Tanger Med port near Ksar Sghir
⚡ In short

Tanger Med is Morocco’s largest port complex and one of the leading container ports in the Mediterranean and Africa. It lies east of Ksar Sghir, in the municipality of Ksar El Majaz. In 2025 it handled over 11.1 million containers and welcomed over 3.2 million passengers. Ferries leave from here for Algeciras in 1 h 30 to 2 h 30.

  • 📦 11.1 M containers (2025)
  • 🧳 3.2 M passengers
  • ⛴️ Algeciras 1 h 30 – 2 h 30
  • 🚌 Bus I3
  • 📍 Ksar El Majaz municipality

📍 Location

Tanger Med lies on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, east of Ksar Sghir and about 40 km east of Tangier. It belongs to the municipality of Ksar El Majaz, Fahs-Anjra province, the same municipality as Ksar Sghir’s main beach, Dalia beach and the Marinid fort. So visitors to Ksar Sghir have the port a few minutes away, and travellers using the port have the area’s beaches close by.

🏗️ From project to the region’s largest port

  • 2002
    Project launch with the creation of the Tanger Mediterranean Special Agency (TMSA), in charge of the port complex and its zones.
  • 2007
    Tanger Med 1 enters service with its first container terminals.
  • 2010
    Passenger and truck port opens, moving the Spain crossings from Tanger Ville port to Tanger Med.
  • 2019
    Tanger Med 2 is inaugurated, greatly increasing the port’s capacity.
  • 2025
    TC4 terminal extension and the 11-million-container mark passed for the first time.

📊 Official 2025 figures

According to the results published by the Tanger Med Port Authority in February 2026:

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Containers
11,106,164 TEU, +8.4%
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Total tonnage
161 million tonnes, +13.3%
🧳
Passengers
3,220,422, +5.7%
🚗
Passenger cars
895,341, +5%
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TIR trucks
535,203, +3.6%
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Vehicles exported
526,862
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Ships
16,686 calls, including 1,319 mega-ships over 290 m

These figures put Tanger Med at the top of container ports in the Mediterranean and Africa, and make it a major gateway between Morocco and Europe.

🧩 The port complex

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Container terminals
Four terminals handling the world’s largest container ships.
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Passenger and truck port
Departure point for ferries to Spain and Europe.
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Two vehicle terminals
For exporting cars made in Morocco.
🛢️
Hydrocarbon terminal
Fuel storage and bunkering for ships.
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Industrial and logistics zones
Home to industrial and logistics companies.

⛴️ Ferries to Spain

The busiest line is Tanger Med ⇄ Algeciras. The crossing takes 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on the company and ship. Several companies run the line, with departures almost all day, up to about 30–40 crossings a day in summer.

Tanger Med ⇄ AlgecirasLines to EuropeTanger Ville ⇄ Tarifa· Routes are approximate

For timetables and details, see ferry times from Tanger Med. You can also follow live departures and arrivals from the port’s board:

Live board — Tanger Med portLive
If the board does not show:Official Tanger Med Passagers site ↗

Shown as-is from the port’s live board: “FERMÉ” means check-in is closed, “OUVERT” that it is open.

🧳 Traveller tips

  • 🎫
    Book ahead: during Operation Marhaba, a confirmed ticket (billet ferme) has been compulsory since summer 2025, which has made crossings smoother.
  • ⏰
    Arrive early: in July and August, especially at weekends, it gets very busy. Allow enough time for formalities.
  • 🛂
    Have your documents ready: passport or ID card depending on your situation, and the vehicle papers if you travel by car.
  • 🌊
    Check the sea: with a strong Levante some departures may be delayed. See Sea today before you go.
  • 🏖️
    Use the waiting time: if you have time before your crossing, Ksar Sghir beach and Dalia are minutes away.

🚗 Getting there

  • 🚌
    By bus from Tangier: line I3 from the train station serves the passenger port.
  • 🛣️
    By car from Tangier: on the A5 motorway or the coastal national road 16.
  • 🚗
    From Ksar Sghir: on national road 16 towards Dalia, a few minutes away.
  • 🚕
    From Fnideq: on national road 16 towards Tangier.

🤝 The port and the region

Tanger Med has transformed the Fahs-Anjra region: new roads, a motorway and jobs for local people in the port and industrial zones. Yet Ksar Sghir has kept its character: a traditional fishing port, quiet beaches and an archaeological site that tells the story of the Strait. From the coast road you can see the cranes and giant container ships entering the port, a view that sums up how the present meets the Strait’s history.

⚠️ Good to know

Tanger Med is a commercial port and a secure area: access to the quays is for travellers and staff only. No swimming or fishing in or near the port. For a swim, head to Ksar Sghir beach or Dalia.

❓ FAQ

Where is Tanger Med port?

East of Ksar Sghir, about 40 km east of Tangier, in the municipality of Ksar El Majaz, Fahs-Anjra province.

How long is the crossing to Algeciras?

1 h 30 to 2 h 30, depending on the company and ship.

Can I get there by bus?

Yes, line I3 from Tangier train station serves the passenger port.

How many passengers a year?

The port welcomed 3,220,422 passengers in 2025, up 5.7% on 2024.

Can I visit the port?

The port is a secure area for travellers and staff. You can see it from the coast road.

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