--- title: "Tangier Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier description: "Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait" --- # Tangier 🇲🇦 · Morocco · Western Mediterranean > "Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 350 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (66 sailings), Mar (50 sailings), Nov (49 sailings) ## About Tangier Tangier sits at the northwest corner of Morocco, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, and on a clear day you can see Spain across the strait. The medina, the old walled city, is dense, loud, and full of narrow alleys that open into small squares with mint tea vendors and spice sellers. The Kasbah at the top of the hill has a museum in the former sultan's palace and views over the port and the strait. Self-appointed guides will approach you at the port gates, and it's worth either hiring one you trust or being firm about declining. The Grand Socco and Petit Socco are the two main squares, connected by winding streets through the medina's souks. Leather goods, pottery, and carpets are the main purchases, and bargaining is expected. The Caves of Hercules, about 14 kilometres west of the city, are sea caves with an opening shaped like the outline of Africa. Cap Spartel, nearby, marks the point where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet. Try a tagine (slow-cooked stew) or pastilla (pigeon or chicken pie with cinnamon) at one of the restaurants around the Petit Socco. The currency is the Moroccan dirham. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** MAD (Moroccan Dirham) - **Language:** Arabic - **Timezone:** Africa/Casablanca (UTC) - **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 35.7895, -5.7953 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Tangier/@35.78947,-5.79534,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Tangier&ll=35.78947,-5.79534&z=13) ## Things to Do in Tangier Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [luxury 4 Hour Private Tour of Tangier](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/745e7667-07c0-48fd-8145-51039c3c31f6.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (596) | 5h | ✓ | €81 | Viator | | [3h Private Walking Tour in Tangier Kasbah Medina & Colorful Souks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c311a12d-8be0-4c10-bbe1-5f4bcf9a4df0.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (215) | 3h | ✓ | €50 | Viator | | [Tangier Private Tour :Medina ,souks, kasbah, caves & camel ride](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ce4584c0-4dc1-4d35-8061-589460c3fed5.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (218) | 5h | ✓ | €108 | Viator | | [Authentic Full Day Private Tour of Tangier](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a27cbc82-bb08-456f-85ae-1dcb843da5b9.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (446) | 7h | ✓ | €100 | Viator | | [Luxury 4-Hour Private Tangier Tour with Camel Ride & views](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5616e187-536f-4c95-a7f1-b222687ba34d.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (163) | 5h | ✓ | €75 | Viator | | [Cape Spartel & Hercules Caves 5-Hour Tour with Camel Ride](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4dd295dd-bd98-4c6b-b63a-43bbd95f3347.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (156) | 5h | ✓ | €30 | Viator | | [Private full Day Tour in Tangier including camel ride](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c312296f-d359-4f22-bbac-d03cda2b3717.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (240) | 7h | ✓ | €90 | Viator | | [Tangier sight-seeing & cultural Private Tour Camel ride included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9f96f4c9-7f64-4f96-a327-9a8623ff0ffa.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (232) | 7h | ✓ | €106 | Viator | | [Private walking tour to Tangier old town with guided visit.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c6ccadf6-5630-412b-a25e-69b1ca8487fe.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (92) | 4h | ✓ | €70 | Viator | | [Tangier Private 5 H Tour, Cap Spartel, Hercules cave. LUNCH Incl.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/19677687-a41d-4c02-8176-49960b61bd31.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (92) | 5h | ✓ | €77 | Viator | | [Tour of Tangier 1-2 people with camel ride](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/82af4ca2-978d-400e-ac4f-825a7e142bc3.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (87) | 5h | ✓ | €180 | Viator | | [4 hours excursion in Tangier](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d9ae3ca2-fb5a-4e78-9fdf-9e5afe1b5c9e.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (83) | 4h | ✓ | €41 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Ceuta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ceuta.md): 25 nm - [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md): 30 nm - [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md): 51 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tinder-spark-tangier-barcelona~COSTA-SMERALDA-20280422-4.md)** - **Price:** €387 per person (€774 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Smeralda](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-smeralda.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2028-04-22 - **Itinerary:** Tinder Spark – Tangier & Barcelona ## Featured Cruises from Tangier Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Saffron & Salt – Tunis, Tangier & Naples](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-salt-tunis-tangier-naples~COSTA-PACIFICA-20270108-12.md) | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 2027-01-08 | 12 | €780 | | [Moorish Ramparts – Casablanca & Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/cruises/moorish-ramparts-casablanca-cadiz~COSTA-FASCINOSA-20261104-10.md) | Costa Fascinosa | Costa Cruises | 2026-11-04 | 10 | €979 | | [{](https://cruisello.com/cruises/COSTA-SERENA-20270503-12.md) | Costa Serena | Costa Cruises | 2027-05-03 | 12 | €1,293 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Tangier](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=tangier) (350 sailings) ## Browse - [Western Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)