Ferry from Genoa to Tangier

With GNV, you can book discounted tickets for children aged 4 to 11. Children aged 3 and under generally travel free on the Genoa - Tangier route.

Connecting Genoa to Tangier, the spacious GNV Majestic and Excelsior ferries are equipped with cabins, car decks and air-conditioned interiors.

On board GNV ferries, you will also find the following services:

• Bars and restaurants
• Shops
• Cinema rooms
• Children's play areas
• Prayer rooms
• Wi-Fi service

Cabins and seating

Various types of accommodation are available from Genoa to Tangier. These include single beds in shared cabins, private cabins with windows, suites (double or triple) and cabins for people with disabilities. Alternatively, you can reserve a numbered seat.

Tip: Given the length of the journey, we strongly recommend booking a cabin in advance, so that you can be more comfortable during the crossing.

Luggage

On GNV ferries, there is no specific weight limit for luggage and you are allowed up to 2 pieces of luggage. The ferries also have lockers that you can access throughout the journey.

Traveling with pets

You can bring your pet on board a GNV ferry by adding it to your booking and paying an additional small fee.

Smaller pets must travel in their own carrier, while larger pets must be kept on a lead and wear a muzzle.

Pet-friendly cabins and onboard kennels are also available on most ferries from Genoa to Tangier.

We recommend contacting the shipping company for more information on the documents and conditions required for travelling with pets.

• The port of Genoa can get quite busy during high season, so make sure you arrive at least 1 hr before departure.
• The journey from Genoa to Tanger can take as much as 2 days, so we highly recommend you book a cabin for greater comfort.
• For more travel options from Italy to Morocco, there is also a ferry from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Tangier.
• Algeciras is also a popular starting point for trips to Morocco. You can catch a ferry from Algeciras to Tangier and travel to the Moroccan city from Spain.
• For more inspiration, you can check out the Ferryhopper guide on Italy-North Africa ferries.
• Find all Tangier ferry schedules on Ferryhopper and pick the route that suits your travel plans best!

Where to take the ferry from Genoa to Tangier

Ferries from the port of Genoa to Tangier normally depart from the Piazzale Iqbal Masih pier. You can easily reach the port of Genoa by bus or metro. Moreover, near the port of Genoa, you can find parking lots, restaurants, shops, and supermarkets.

Where do ferries arrive in Tangier?

Ferries from Genova arrive at the Tangier Med mega port, located 50 km northeast of Tangier. You can reach it from Tangier in less than 1 hr by car or taxi and in more than 2 hr by bus. If you wish to leave your vehicle, there are 2 public parking lots in the port area.