Where it is
The port of Tangier City is in the heart of the city, on Avenue Mohammed VI, a few steps from the medina. The ferry terminal has four berths.
There are taxis and buses at the exit.
Do not confuse it with Tanger Med
They are two different ports, about 45 km and 45 minutes apart by road according to Baleària. The ferries from Tarifa arrive at Tangier City; those from Algeciras and Barcelona, at Tanger Med.
The classic mistake is turning up at the wrong port on the way back: check on your ticket which port the ship leaves from.
For the return
Baleària asks for 60 minutes without a vehicle and 90 with one; AML, 2 hours. In peak periods, Baleària says 2 hours and a dated (closed) ticket.
The route depends heavily on the wind: if the levante is blowing, confirm your sailing before you go to the port.
Frequently asked questions
Which ferries arrive at Tangier City?
Only those from Tarifa, with Baleària and AML.
Is it close to the medina?
Yes, a few steps away according to Baleària. It is the only port that lands you in the centre of Tangier.
What is the difference between Tanger Ville and Tanger Med?
Tanger Ville is the city's port; Tanger Med, a large port about 45 km away, from which the ferries to Algeciras and Barcelona leave.
Sources (4)
Every figure on this page comes from a source consulted on the date shown.
- Tanger Port · ferry, 2026-11-11
- Baleària · ferry Tarifa – Tánger Ville, 2026-11-11
- Baleària · oficina de Tánger Ville, 2026-11-11
- OpenStreetMap (Nominatim) (comparison site), 2026-11-11
