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From Spain, by ferry

Morocco tours from Spain: take the ferry, we pick you up in Tangier

Spending time in Spain? Morocco is just across the Strait of Gibraltar. This is how our Morocco tours from Spain work: you take the ferry yourself, we pick you up at the port in Tangier, and from there you travel privately, with a driver who speaks English. It can be a day trip or a 9 or 11-day tour to Marrakech.

The ferry ticket is not included: you buy it yourself. We take care of everything in Morocco: the vehicle and driver, the route and, on the tours, the accommodation.

How a Morocco tour from Spain works

  1. You cross the Strait by ferry

    Book your ticket with the ferry company of your choice. The ferry is not included.

  2. We pick you up at Tangier port

    Your driver meets you on arrival. When you ask for a price, tell us which ferry you’re on and when it arrives.

  3. You travel privately

    In an air-conditioned 4x4 or van, just for your group, with a driver who speaks English.

  4. Back when it suits you

    On the day trip we drop you at the port for your return ferry. The tours end in Marrakech.

The ferry: from Tarifa or from Algeciras

From Tarifa, the ferry arrives at the port in Tangier itself, next to the medina. From Algeciras, boats usually go to Tanger Med, a port outside the city: if you’ll be arriving there, message us on WhatsApp before you book and we’ll sort it out with you.

Timetables and fares change with the season and with each ferry company, so check them on their websites. If you’re coming from Málaga, Seville, Cádiz, Gibraltar or the Costa del Sol, allow for the drive to the port too.

Only one day? Tangier and back by ferry

Our Tangier day trip is designed for travellers who cross in the morning and sail back in the afternoon: the medina and kasbah, Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, privately and with a local guide. We meet you at the port and drop you back in time for your return ferry.

If you stay the night in Tangier, there are also private day trips from there to Tetouan, to Asilah along the Atlantic coast and to Chefchaouen, the blue city of the Rif. See them all in day trips from Tangier.

Nine or eleven days? Tours from Tangier

Both go through Tetouan and the Rif hills to Chefchaouen; the 11-day tour spends a night in Tangier first. Then they head down to Marrakech via Fes and the desert. We don’t run shorter tours from Tangier: they would mean too many hours on the road each day.

  • 9 days: a full day in Fes with a local guide, two nights in the desert and a day in Marrakech before your airport transfer.
  • 11 days: the same at an easy pace, with a night in Tangier when you arrive and three in Marrakech, with a guided tour and a free day.

Compare them in more detail on our tours from Tangier page. Every tour can be changed: more days, a different route or another finish. See how a custom tour works.

Getting back to Spain

The tours end in Marrakech, which has an airport. If you’d rather go back by ferry, tell us when you ask for a price and we’ll adjust the route to finish in Tangier. You can also make your own way back by train: see our guide to getting around Morocco.

Documents for crossing into Morocco

Crossing the Strait means crossing a border. The documents you need depend on your nationality and the rules can change, so we don’t summarise them here: UK passport holders can check the entry requirements page on GOV.UK; other travellers, their own government’s travel advice or a Moroccan consulate. You’ll find more official links in our guide Is Morocco safe?

Who picks you up in Tangier

Morocco Trips is a Moroccan tourist transport company, running since 2004 and registered in Errachidia. We run private tours with a driver all over the country.

Organising trips
2004
A Moroccan company registered in Errachidia.
Private
100%
The vehicle and driver are just for your group.
Driver languages
4
English, Spanish, French or Italian.

Find out more about us, or see how our private tours work.

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

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Can you do a day trip to Morocco from Spain?

Yes: our Tangier day trip is designed for it. You cross in the morning, see Tangier, Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, and sail back in the afternoon.

Is the ferry included?

No. You buy the ferry ticket yourself, from the company of your choice. We pick you up at the port in Tangier and take care of the trip in Morocco.

Where do you pick us up?

At the port in Tangier, when your ferry arrives. When you ask for a price on WhatsApp, tell us which ferry you’re on and what time it arrives. If your boat arrives at Tanger Med, check with us before you book.

What documents do I need to cross?

It depends on your nationality. UK passport holders can check the GOV.UK entry requirements; other travellers should check their own government’s advice or a Moroccan consulate.

Do I have to come back to Tangier at the end of the tour?

No: both tours from Tangier end in Marrakech. If you need to get back to Tangier for your ferry, tell us and we’ll adjust the route.

How much does it cost?

It depends on how many of you are travelling, the number of days, the accommodation and the time of year. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size and we’ll send you a price. We also explain the booking and cancellation terms on WhatsApp before you confirm.

If your trip goes to the desert

The dunes of Merzouga

We are the same team as Tassili Luxury Desert Camp. If your trip goes through Merzouga and you want to sleep in the dunes, in a tent with a private bathroom, here is their website.

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Shall we help you plan your trip?

Tell us your dates, how many of you are travelling and where you’d like to start. We’ll send you a route and a price on WhatsApp.

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