Morocco National Ports Agency – Port of Tangier
The national port authority lists Tangier's passenger activity separately from the Tanger Med complex.
Cruise planning
Research Tangier cruise calls before you travel.
Use the timetable to see upcoming cruise ship calls, busy-day signals, ship counts, and port context alongside the guide, map, weather, and readiness tools.
Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Morocco
Port code
MATNG
Coordinates
35.783, -5.817
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Explore ashore
A closer look at Tangier
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Tangier
Tangier is an exact passenger arrival with call-specific port, transfer, and return-time requirements.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Varies by terminal
Can you explore independently?
Choose one local plan or one properly timed regional excursion rather than combining uncertain transport links.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Morocco National Ports Agency – Port of Tangier.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Cruise calls use the city Port of Tangier passenger facilities; Tanger Med is a separate commercial port far east of the city.
Getting into town
The medina and waterfront are relatively close after port clearance; Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, and Tétouan require road transport.
Port shuttle
Use the official port or ship shuttle when offered and confirm its destination and final return.
Taxi and local transport
Use only the marked passenger pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Morocco National Ports Agency – Port of Tangier.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Morocco National Ports Agency – Port of Tangier.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Independent exploration is practical only after confirming the exact landing and protecting the ship return time.
Half day
4–6 hours
Kasbah, medina, waterfront, American Legation, Cap Spartel, and one focused regional excursion are the main choices. The medina and waterfront are relatively close after port clearance; Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, and Tétouan require road transport.
Long call
7+ hours
Kasbah, medina, waterfront, American Legation, Cap Spartel, and one focused regional excursion are the main choices. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Morocco National Ports Agency – Port of Tangier.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Port exit distance, steep medina lanes, traffic, heat, and uneven paving require an accessible route or vehicle.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Morocco National Ports Agency – Port of Tangier.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Morocco National Ports Agency – Port of Tangier.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Tangier port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Cruise calls use the city Port of Tangier passenger facilities; Tanger Med is a separate commercial port far east of the city.
How do I get from the ship into town?
The medina and waterfront are relatively close after port clearance; Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, and Tétouan require road transport.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Use the official port or ship shuttle when offered and confirm its destination and final return. Use only the marked passenger pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles.
Can I explore independently?
Choose one local plan or one properly timed regional excursion rather than combining uncertain transport links.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Morocco National Ports Agency – Port of Tangier.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Tangier
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
The medina and waterfront are relatively close after port clearance; Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, and Tétouan require road transport.
Arrival location reference
Tangier cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Kasbah
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Tangier.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Tangier. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
medina
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Tangier.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Tangier. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
American Legation
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Tangier.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Tangier. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Cap Spartel
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Tangier.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Tangier. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Source summary5 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Tangier
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Your selected call
Le Dumont-d'Urville
Arrival
7:00am
Departure
4:00pm
Scheduled window
9h
3 ships that day
Up to 790 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 2:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Tangier
Tangier can trace its origins back to the Phoenicians and ancient Greeks. It was named after Tinge, the mother of Hercules’ son, and its beginnings are embedded in mythology. It was subsequently a Roman province, and after Vandal and Byzantine influences, was occupied by the Arabs with Spain, Portugal, France and England also playing a part in the city’s history. With such a diverse past it is perhaps not surprising that Tangier is such an individual city.
Overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar, the city lies on a bay between two promontories. With its old Kasbah, panoramic views, elegant buildings, squares and places of interest, there is much to discover in both the new and old parts of the city.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Tangier
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Independent shore excursions
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Small
8 hours
Small Group Chefchaouen Blue Pearl Day Trip from Tangier
Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco's enchanting 'Blue Pearl' in the Rif Mountains. Wander its blue-painted medina and photogenic alleys, visit Outa el Hammam Square, the historic Kasbah, and the mosque with its distinctive octagonal minaret. Enjoy time to explore vibrant souks filled with handmade crafts, all with convenient port pick-up, driver, and guided service included.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Moderate
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Private
Private
10 hours
Private Chefchaouen Blue City and Akchour Waterfalls Experience with Lunch
Experience the best of northern Morocco on this private Tangier shore excursion featuring a scenic hike to Akchour Waterfalls, a hands-on traditional Moroccan tajine cooking experience, and a guided walking tour through the famous blue streets of Chefchaouen. With private transportation, a licensed local guide, and an itinerary designed specifically for cruise guests, you'll enjoy an unforgettable blend of nature, culture, and authentic Moroccan hospitality.
Private Sightseeing Moderate
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Private
Private
8 hours
Private Tangier Sightseeing with Chauffeur and Local
Experience Tangier at your own pace with a private chauffeur and local companion who help you discover the city according to your interests. From the historic Kasbah and Medina to the Hercules Caves, Cape Spartel, traditional souks, and panoramic Strait of Gibraltar viewpoints, you decide where your adventure takes you. Enjoy the freedom to customize your day while traveling comfortably and returning to Tangier Cruise Port with time to spare.
Private Sightseeing Easy
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Cape Spartel lighthouse and coastline near Tangier — Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courtyard facade of the American Legation Museum in Tangier — Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0