🇲🇦 Marbella → Tangier Route
Rent a Car Marbella to Tangier
Drive to Tarifa + Ferry to Morocco
Important: Car + Ferry
Most rental cars can't go to Morocco. The best option: rent a car, drive to Tarifa (2h), park near the port, and take the ferry as a foot passenger. Tangier is walkable, or rent a car there.
Unlimited mileage
Full coverage options
GPS navigation
24/7 roadside assistance
Best Cars for Tarifa Drive
Recommended
Compact — €25-30/day
Perfect for: Easy parking near Tarifa port
- Easy parking at ferry terminal
- Good fuel economy
- Comfortable for 2h drive
Ferry Tip: Book your ferry in advance during summer. FRS and Inter Shipping operate fast ferries (35-60 min) from Tarifa to Tangier Ville.
The Journey
2h
Drive to Tarifa
1h
Ferry crossing
Passport
Required!
€35-50
Ferry (return)
Full Guide: See our Marbella to Tangier guide with ferry schedules, what to see in Tangier, and hotel recommendations.
Costs Breakdown
Total Trip Costs (day trip):
Car rental (1 day)€25-35
Fuel to Tarifa€20-25
Parking Tarifa port€10-15
Ferry (return)€35-50
Total€90-125
What to See in Tangier
Medina
- • Kasbah & museum
- • Traditional souks
- • Spice markets
Waterfront
- • Grand Socco square
- • Café Hafa views
- • Beach promenade
Culture
- • American Legation
- • Moroccan cuisine
- • Mint tea tradition
Last Updated: January 2026 | Full Tangier Trip Guide