What documents do I need to take my car on the ferry?

Four essentials: the registration document in the driver's name (or a legalised authorisation if the vehicle isn't yours), a valid driving licence, green card insurance covering the destination country, and the temporary vehicle admission form (D10 in Algeria, temporary admission declaration in Morocco, vehicle form in Tunisia).

How much does the ferry cost with a car?

Depending on route and season: from ~€400 (Strait of Gibraltar, high season, car + passengers) to ~€1,200-1,300 (Sète to Tanger Med or Algiers with cabin in high season). The car supplement also depends on length and height — declare exact dimensions at booking.

Can I leave my luggage in the car during the crossing?

Yes — that's actually the rule: the car deck is closed during the voyage and inaccessible to passengers. Take a cabin bag with the essentials (documents, medication, change of clothes) before going up to the passenger decks.

Taking the Ferry with your Car: the Complete 2026 Guide (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia)

To take the ferry with your car to Morocco, Algeria or Tunisia, you need 4 documents (registration in the driver's name, licence, green card, temporary admission form) and a budget of ~€400 to ~€1,300 depending on route and season. Here is the complete guide, from booking to disembarkation.

Vehicle documents, country by country

Document	Morocco	Algeria	Tunisia
Registration in the driver's name	✅ mandatory	✅ mandatory	✅ mandatory
Valid driving licence	✅	✅	✅
Green card insurance covering the country	✅ (check the MA box)	✅ (else border insurance)	✅ (check the TN box)
Temporary vehicle admission	Online declaration (ADII customs) or on arrival	D10 form	Vehicle form filled in on board

Vehicle not in your name (spouse, rental, company): legalised authorisation or written permission from the owner + vehicle documents. Rental companies often refuse exit from the EU — check your contract before booking.

Price: what moves the bill

The route: Strait (~~€400 max in high season) < Spain–eastern Morocco (~~€800) < Spain–Algeria (~~€1,000) < Italy–Tunisia (~~€1,100) < Sète–Maghreb (~€1,200-1,300).
Dimensions: above ~1.90 m height (roof box included!) or ~5 m length, you change fare category. Declare real dimensions: an undeclared roof box can be re-billed at the port, at the high rate.
Trailer: charged extra, by length.
Season: +40 to 60% in July-August — see when to book.

Boarding, step by step

Arrive 3 h before departure (4 h during Marhaba): vehicle queue, ticket check, passport control, sometimes a vehicle scan.
When loading, follow the crew: park bumper-to-bumper, handbrake on, first gear engaged.
Take your cabin bag BEFORE leaving the garage: documents, medication, clothes, chargers. The car deck stays closed for the whole crossing.
On arrival, allow 30 min to 2 h depending on port and season (vehicle customs on arrival in the Maghreb).

What is forbidden or regulated on board

Gas bottles: forbidden or strictly limited (must be declared);
Fuel in jerrycans: forbidden;
New goods in quantity: Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian customs tax beyond personal use — keep receipts for valuables;
Pets: allowed with vaccination record and pet passport — see our pets FAQ.

Our 3 tips from experience

Photograph all your documents (registration, green card, D10/temporary admission) and keep them on your phone.
Fill the tank before the port on the European side: fuel is cheaper in Spain than in Morocco, and stations near arrival ports are packed in summer.
Check the green card is valid for the RETURN date, not just the outbound — remote extensions are complicated.

Compare vehicle crossings on Bladia — payment in 4 interest-free instalments (from €500) helps absorb a family + car ticket. Indicative early-2026 fares.