Tangier Cruise Port
Tangier, Morocco · Africa
Cruise ships dock at Tangier Cruise Berth (Gare Maritime), Tangier.
Walk-off cruise berth at the Gare Maritime du Tanger; the Petit Socco and Kasbah are 5-10 minutes uphill from the gate.
At a glance
Port summary
Tangier-Ville is the renovated city port at the eastern foot of the medina hill — the cargo and ferry traffic mostly moved to Tangier-Med 40 km east. Cruisers walk through the Gare Maritime onto Avenue Mohammed VI and reach Petit Socco in 10 minutes uphill, with the Kasbah and Dar el Makhzen at the top. Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules are 15 km west; Asilah is 45 km south; Tetouan is 60 km east via mountain road.
Cruise dock
🚢 Tangier Cruise Berth (Gare Maritime)
Single alongside cruise berth at the Gare Maritime du Tanger inside Tanja Marina Bay; security gate exits onto Avenue Mohammed VI.
📍 Latitude: 35.789103, Longitude: -5.804533
See dock on port map →Getting to Tangier
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
The medina climb to the Kasbah is stepped and steep but unmissable. Sidewalks continue along Avenue Mohammed VI to Boulevard Pasteur.
📍 Walk straight off the pier through the gate onto Avenue Mohammed VI; Petit Socco is 8 minutes uphill.
Tangier petits taxis are blue (different from Casablanca's red). Cash-only and capped at 3 passengers. Grand taxis (white) negotiate flat fares for Cap Spartel and Asilah.
📍 Blue petits taxis at the gate and on Avenue Mohammed VI; insist on the meter (compteur) before riding.
Best option for Cap Spartel, Asilah, Tetouan and Hercules Caves combined excursions.
📍 Cruise-line and tour-operator coaches wait at the gate.
ONCF trains south to Asilah and north-south Al-Boraq high-speed line to Casablanca. No rail link to Tetouan.
📍 Tanger Ville ONCF station is 1.2 km from the cruise gate; petits taxi (10-15 DH) or 15 min walk.
Coach is the only public option to Tetouan (1 hr) and Chefchaouen (2 hr). Slow and not recommended for tight cruise schedules.
📍 CTM and Supratours coaches leave from the bus station 1 km west of the gate.
Rare for cruise day — book ahead if you want to drive to Cap Spartel, Asilah or Chefchaouen yourself.
📍 Rental offices in Tangier town and at Tanger-Ibn Battuta airport (15 km south).
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Withdraw 500-1,000 MAD on arrival for souks, taxis and the medina; bring small bills and coins for tipping (5-10 DH per service).
Things to do
Kasbah & Dar el Makhzen Palace
⭐ Highlight
Hilltop walled citadel topped by the Sultan's 17th-c palace and museum.
🕐 Mid-morning before the heat and tour groups.
Caves of Hercules
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Sea cave with an opening shaped like the upside-down silhouette of Africa.
🕐 Late morning to midday when light fills the western opening.
Grand Socco / Place du 9 Avril
Short stop🚶 Walk
Crescent plaza at the medina's southern gate with Mendoubia Gardens behind.
🕐 Late afternoon when the city wakes up after siesta.
Tangier Medina Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Self-guided 1.5 km loop through the medina from Petit Socco to the Kasbah.
🕐 Mid-morning before midday heat.
Petit Socco
Short stop🚶 Walk
Postage-stamp medina square ringed by cafés where Bowles and Burroughs sat.
🕐 Late afternoon when locals fill the cafés.
Boulevard Pasteur & Terrasse des Paresseux
Short stop🚶 Walk
1900s shopping street ending in the Lazy People's bay-view terrace.
🕐 Late afternoon for the cannon-line view of the harbour.
Asilah Old Town
🚶 Walk
Whitewashed walled town with painted murals along the medina lanes.
🕐 Late morning to early afternoon for the light on the murals.
Tetouan UNESCO Medina
🚶 Walk
Andalusian-Moroccan medina rebuilt by refugees from Granada after 1492.
🕐 Late morning to early afternoon outside Friday prayers.
Café Hafa
Short stop🍽️ Restaurant
1921 clifftop tea garden where Bowles, the Stones and Genet drank.
🕐 Late afternoon for the sunset over the Strait.
Grand Mosque of Tangier
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Medina's main mosque on the site of a Roman temple and Portuguese cathedral.
🕐 Around the call to prayer for the atmosphere.
Tangier American Legation Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
1821 Moorish riad gifted to the US — first US diplomatic property abroad.
🕐 Weekday mornings outside Friday closure.
Cap Spartel
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Lighthouse-topped cape where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet.
🕐 Mid-morning before tour buses arrive.
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Tangier?
- Your ship docks directly at the Tangier cruise terminal in Morocco.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Tangier?
- Yes. Tangier is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Tangier centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Shuttle bus, Other transport, Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Tangier?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Tangier independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Tangier and are cards accepted?
- Tangier uses the Moroccan Dirham. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Tangier cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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