Day tour to Tangier with ferry
About nine hours from the Tarifa ferry terminal, with ferry, coach, Cape Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, the medina and lunch. Guided in English and Spanish.
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From Tarifa across the Strait to Morocco and back
From Tarifa in Andalusia, the ferry crosses the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier in Morocco and docks at the city port, Tanger Ville. British nationals need a passport for the day, and no visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.
Guided day trip from Tarifa
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Across the Strait by ferry
The ferry to Tangier leaves from the ferry terminal (Estación Marítima) in the port of Tarifa and arrives at the port of Tanger Ville. This city port lies on the western edge of the Bay of Tangier, at the entrance to the Strait. It is closed to cargo ships and now only receives cruise ships and the fast ferries from Tarifa. Departures, journey time and what happens at the port of Tarifa are described on the Tarifa - Tangier ferry page.
Entering Morocco
British nationals enter Morocco with a passport. It must still be valid for at least three months when you arrive, and it must not be damaged, or you may be refused entry. Check that your passport has been stamped on entry. You do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, so for a day trip your passport is all you need.
Children and other nationalities
Minors travelling without the people who hold parental responsibility need a letter of consent with copies. Parents should bring their children's birth certificates.
The document details for British nationals are set out in the travel advice for Morocco. If you hold another nationality, check the rules published by your own foreign ministry.
What you cannot take to Morocco
Drones may only be brought into Morocco with permission from the Moroccan civil aviation authority (DGAC). Plants and seeds may not be imported either. Taking the local currency, the dirham, into and out of the country is strictly regulated.
A day in Tangier
Credit cards are widely accepted in Morocco, but in smaller places cash is often the only option. Mosques are closed to non-Muslims, the only exception in the country being the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. In Tangier, then, you will only see the mosques from the outside.
On a day trip you need your original passport to leave through the port, so keep it safely stowed while you are in the city.
Guided tours of Tangier
If you would rather not plan the day yourself, take a guided day tour from the Tarifa ferry terminal. The Viajes Travelsur tour lasts about nine hours and includes the return ferry, a coach in Tangier, Cape Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, a walk through the medina and kasbah, and lunch. The tour is guided in English and Spanish. You need your passport on the guided tour too.
Staying safe in the medina
Stay alert in the medinas, Morocco's old towns. Pickpockets are about, and bags are also snatched from mopeds. Be wary of self-appointed guides. The medinas are under constant video surveillance. Current advice is in the travel and safety advice for Morocco.
Plan the crossing on the Tarifa - Tangier ferry page, find more trips from Tarifa under Day trips around Tarifa, and see how to get to Tarifa in the first place under Getting there.
Tangier day trip FAQ
Which document do you need for Tangier? +
A passport. It must still be valid for at least three months when you arrive and must not be damaged. Check that it has been stamped on entry.
Do you need a visa for a day in Tangier? +
No. British nationals do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. What matters is a valid passport.
How long does the crossing take? +
Journey time, departures and what happens at the port of Tarifa are covered on the Tarifa - Tangier ferry page.
What do children need to enter Morocco? +
Children travel with their own passport. Minors travelling without the people who hold parental responsibility need a letter of consent with copies. Parents should carry their children's birth certificates.
Is a guided tour to Tangier worth it? +
Yes, if you want to see Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules as well as the medina and kasbah: the day tour from Tarifa takes you there by coach, with the ferry and lunch included. If you only want to walk through the old town, you can easily plan the day yourself.