Best Tarifa Ferry Trips — Our Top 9

1.Tangier Day Trip with Lunch and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 631 reviews · 9 hours · from $105Our pick

Cross from Tarifa to Tangier by fast ferry, then tour Cabo Espartel, the Hercules Grottoes, Asbah, the Medina, Sultan’s Palace, markets, and a synagogue with a local guide. Rachid, Ali, and Abdu have led recent departures. Lunch includes harira, couscous, pinchito moruno, mint tea, and pastries, followed by souk time.

“Excellent experience. Our Guide Rashid was excellent. Very helpful, friendly and funny. Thank You 😊”

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2.Cultural excursion for one day to Tangier with ferry included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 577 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel by fast ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, then tour the modern city, Kasbah, medina, souk, necropolis, and Mendoubia Gardens with local and FRS guides. Lunch includes harira, couscous, beef kebab, tea, and a Moroccan sweet. Expect a full day, border queues, shopping stops, and free time in the old town.

“Marketplaces showed true culture of Marocco and panoramic views were amazing. Lunch gave experience to try local food.”

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3.Day trip to Tangier by ferry with lunch and tour guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 140 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

This nine-hour Tarifa to Tangier trip pairs a one-hour Baleària ferry with a local guide, air-conditioned transport, Moroccan lunch, Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel, the Kasbah, Medina, and souk. Guides may speak English, Spanish, French, or German. Choose a 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM departure, and bring your passport.

“The guide was friendly and funny. We were a bit surprised by the change of itinerary, we didn’t see the caves, nor the lighthouse which were one of the main reasons to book. The change was caused by the ferry schedule, the 19:00 return ferry was out for repairs so the entire visit was shortened in order to catch the 17:00. Other than that, good option to get an ideea on the city vibe. Lunch restaurant was lovely and they even cooked separately for me, which I highly appreciated.”

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4.Ferry tickets from Tarifa Spain to Tangier port in Morocco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $161

Take a prearranged round-trip ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar in about an hour. You will have several hours to explore Tangier independently, with the old town only 500 meters from the port. Ferry times can change, so confirm the schedule and bring your valid passport.

“This was a lot easier than I anticipated. Bought the tickets. Showed up at the terminal for a simple process. Ferry was super clean and comfortable. Even had food service. Great way to add Morocco to a Spanish coast vacation.”

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5.Private Tangier Tour from ferry cruise ship including lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $170

Meet your private guide at Tangier port for a five-hour tour by VIP van. Visit the Medina, Kasbah, Cape Spartel, and Hercules Caves, then enjoy Moroccan lunch before returning to your ferry or cruise ship. Guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, or German. Camel rides are listed but should be confirmed, since they are also marked as not included.

“I enjoyed doing the camel ride and seeing Hercules Caves. Lunch was good. I had specifically asked that I be back to the ship by 2:00 but we didn't get back til after 4;30. Made me very umcomfortable. The scheduling needed improvement”

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6.Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa with Express Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $269Top rated

Spend 9 to 10 hours crossing from Tarifa to Tangier with a private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, ferry tickets, lunch, tea or coffee, and a camel ride. Omar is one guide named in the feedback. You’ll see Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, the Kasbah, museums, a synagogue, and the Medina.

“Wonderful experience to see the country. I highly recommend. Omar our tour guide was fantastic. I recommend the caves and camel rides.”

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7.Day trip to Tangier by ferry with exclusive VIP service

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $212

Take the one-hour fast ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, then explore by private van and on foot with a local guide. You’ll visit the Caves of Hercules and Cap Spartel, eat a Moroccan lunch, walk the Kasbah and Medina, and browse the souks. Guides such as Ali and Mustafa have earned warm praise for their friendly, clear explanations.

“Our private tour was so enjoyable! Ali was a fantastic tour guide, very kind and funny. The meal was also lovely. Be aware that the camel rides are in a parking lot and quite short, but we still felt it was worth it. We also felt pressured to buy things in the shops we were taken to (I'm sure the guides get a commission), however, I'd say it was worth it overall to have a guide lead us through the city. Definitely recommend!”

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8.Tangier Day Trip with Ferry, Camel & Souks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 14 hours · from $765

Travel from Malaga to Tangier by way of Tarifa on a private 14-hour trip. A local guide leads you through Ville Nouvelle, Cap Spartel, the Kasbah, Medina souks, and the former American Legation, with lunch, snacks, water, and a camel ride included. Guide Abdel and contact Mohammed are noted for clear communication and thoughtful support.

“Wow!!! Absolutely the very best experience a solo female traveler could ask for. Every minute was planned and executed to perfection. The driver, the guide, everyone made it a seamless experience. I HIGHLY recommend this Tangier Day Trip and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!”

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9.From Marbella: Tangier Day Trip with Ferry, Camel & Souks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $648

Travel from Marbella to Tangier by road and ferry for a private six-hour tour with an Arabic, English, or Spanish-speaking guide. You will see Ville Nouvelle, Cap Spartel, Perdicaris Park, the Kasbah, Medina, souks, and the former American Legation, with a camel ride beside the Atlantic and breakfast and lunch included.

“Excellent day trip from Marbella to Tangier and back. Transportation from Marbella via Tarifa with ferry boat to Tangier and retour. Our guide, Hamid in Tangier was very charming with excellent knowledge of the cultural and social life of Marokko resp Tangier. Great day trip which I can only recommend.”

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