Practical
Getting Around
Taxis, trains, the ferry from Tarifa, the airport, and car rentals.
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)
15 km from the city. Direct flights from London, Paris, Madrid, Brussels & seasonal routes from the US via hubs. Grand taxis to city centre ~150 MAD.
Ferry from Tarifa, Spain
Fast ferry from Tarifa to Tanger Ville port — only 1 hour, lands in the city centre. Multiple daily crossings with FRS and Inter Shipping.
Al Boraq high-speed train
Africa's first high-speed rail. Tangier ↔ Casablanca in 2h10, Rabat in 1h20. Modern, comfortable and on time.
Petit & Grand Taxis
Petits taxis (turquoise) for short city trips — always ask for the meter (compteur). Grands taxis (beige) for longer routes and shared rides.
Car rentals
All major brands at the airport. Driving in Tangier is hectic but doable; ideal if you want day trips to Chefchaouen, Asilah or Cap Spartel.
All transport options in Tangier
Ibn Battouta International Airport (TNG)
Airport15 km south
Tangier's main airport — direct flights from London, Paris, Madrid, Brussels, NYC seasonal.
Main hubTangier Ville Train Station
TrainBoulevard Mohammed VI
ONCF station with the Al Boraq high-speed train to Casablanca in 2h10.
High-speedAl Boraq High-Speed Train
TrainTangier ↔ Casablanca
Africa's first high-speed train — 320 km/h to Rabat & Casablanca.
Tangier Ville Ferry Port
FerryCity Center
Fast ferries to Tarifa, Spain (1h) — passengers only.
Tanger Med Port
Ferry40 km east
Massive port for car ferries to Algeciras, Barcelona, Sète, Genoa.
FRS Iberia Maroc Ferries
FerryTangier Ville
Hourly fast ferries to Tarifa — 1 hour crossing.
Balearia / Trasmediterránea
FerryTanger Med
Car ferries to Algeciras and Almería.
CTM Bus Station
BusAvenue Sidi Bouabid
National bus operator — comfortable coaches to Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech.
Supratours Bus
BusTrain Station
ONCF-operated buses connecting train routes to Asilah, Tetouan and beyond.
Petit Taxi (in-city)
TaxiCity-wide
Blue metered taxis — cheap, max 3 passengers, city only. Insist on the meter.
Grand Taxi (intercity)
TaxiVarious ranks
Cream Mercedes shared taxis to Asilah, Tetouan, Cap Spartel.
Careem / inDrive
TaxiCity-wide
Ride-hailing apps work in Tangier — useful at night.
Hertz / Avis / Europcar
Car rentalAirport & City
International car rental brands at the airport and downtown.
Local Car Rental Agencies
Car rentalBoulevard Pasteur
Cheaper local agencies — often half the price of international brands.