Boat tickets Barcelone – Tanger Med

By road, Barcelona is about 1,100 kilometres from Algeciras: a long day's driving across Spain, plus the Strait crossing. The ship covers it in some thirty hours, car in the hold and cabin booked, and lands you directly in Morocco. For anyone coming from Catalonia, southern France or northern Italy, the saving covers a full day at the wheel, fuel, tolls and a hotel night.

About thirty hours — a night and a day at sea: the ship runs the whole Spanish coast, from the Balearic basin to the Strait of Gibraltar. A cabin is essential, meals are settled at booking, and the car deck stays out of reach while under way. It is a voyage, not a transfer — many regulars describe it as the restful part of the trip rather than a constraint.

The port is at Ksar Sghir, 45 kilometres east of Tangier, and the A4 motorway leads straight on to Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca. Moroccan formalities and the vehicle's temporary admission are handled at the terminal. Since July 2025 access is limited to holders of a confirmed ticket for that same day, which also applies on the return: there is no point arriving the night before to get ahead of the queue.

Everything you will need for thirty hours: the car deck is locked from departure and reopens only on berthing, without exception. Medicines, documents, chargers, spare clothes, night things and children's toys must go up to the cabin. That is the habit which separates long crossings from the Strait shuttles, where you barely leave the vehicle for an hour.

The programme concentrates on the return season, with a few weekly sailings in summer and a thinner service the rest of the year. For a winter trip to northern Morocco, the answer remains Algeciras – Tanger Med with its continuous rotations, even if that adds the drive to the Strait. Checking real availability for your dates before organising the rest of the trip is essential on this route.

The ship leaves the Catalan coast, crosses the Balearic basin off Ibiza, then follows the Spanish Levante, Alicante, Almería and Cabo de Gata before entering the Alboran Sea and passing the Strait of Gibraltar. It is a route that traces the whole Spanish Mediterranean seaboard: in clear weather the coast stays in sight for much of the daytime leg.

Ships on the long routes have restaurants and cafeterias, and operators offer board packages taken at booking — generally cheaper than à la carte over three or four meals. Special diets and children's meals are flagged then. Bringing your own food is possible, provided you carry it up to the cabin before departure.

The ferry crossing from BARCELONE to TANGER MED takes approximately 31h. This duration may vary slightly depending on weather conditions and the specific vessel used.

Expect from 90 € on foot to about 800 € for a car with cabin. Three factors apply: season (+40 to 60 % in summer), how early you book (−30 to 40 % in advance) and accommodation type. Indicative 2026 fares, to be confirmed at booking.

For international ferry crossings, we recommend arriving at BARCELONE at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time. This allows sufficient time for check-in, security procedures, and vehicle boarding if applicable.

Yes, bookings can typically be modified or cancelled according to the ferry company's terms and conditions. Cancellation policies vary by operator and ticket type. Learn more about cancellation policies.