Ferry from Italy to Morocco
Tickets, Prices, Schedules & TimesDiscounts
Discounts for Italy - Morocco ferry routes are primarily age-based. Specifically, infants and toddlers up to 2 years old travel for free, while children up to 12 years old travel with discount tickets.
On-board services and amenities
Cabins & accommodation
All ferries traveling from Italy to Morocco have different kinds of cabins: from single beds (women’s/men’s cabins), to whole cabins with a window and even suites (double-bed or triple). As for seating, there are comfortable numbered seats available.
Luggage
On GNV ferries, there is no specific weight limit for luggage. You can carry up to 2 pieces of luggage. The ferries also have lockers that you can access throughout the journey.
Pets on board
Pets are welcome on the ferry from Italy to Morocco. You just need to include your pet in the booking and pay the additional fee. Dedicated areas are available for dogs and cats, while smaller animals must be transported in cages provided by the passenger. Pets are not permitted in pullman seating areas, common lounges or standard cabins. However, they are allowed in designated pet-friendly cabins and on the ferry's external decks.
Useful tips for your ferry trip from Italy to Morocco
Here are some travel tips for your trip from Italy to Morocco:
- If you are traveling in high season or on a weekend, we recommend you arrive at the ports of Genoa and Civitavecchia well in advance to avoid overcrowding. For travelers with accompanied vehicles, it is advisable to report at embarkation at least 5 hr before departure. For those without accompanied vehicles, reporting 4 hr before departure is recommended.
- The Tanger Med mega port is located 50 km northeast of Tangier. You can reach Tangier from the port in less than 1 hr by car or taxi and in more than 2 hr by bus.
- As the Italy - Morocco ferry trips are quite long, we recommend booking a cabin to enjoy a more comfortable trip.
- Before taking the ferry from Italy to Morocco, you should make sure that you carry your passport with you.
Where to take the ferry from Italy to Morocco
Ferries to Tanger Med depart from 2 Italian ports: Genoa and Civitavecchia. More specifically, ferries from the port of Genoa depart from the Calata S. Lazzarino dock, while ferries from the port of Civitavecchia depart from the Calata Laurenti pier (Stazione Marittima Calata Laurenti).
How long is the ferry ride from Italy to Morocco?
The duration of the Italy - Morocco ferry trip mainly depends on the port of departure:
- Ferries from Genoa to Tanger Med normally take 48 hr to 59 hr (including a stopover in the port of Barcelona)
- Civitavecchia - Tanger Med ferry crossings usually last 56 hr or 58 hr (including a stopover in the port of Barcelona)
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FAQs
Yes, the ferry from Italy to Morocco has car decks for the transport of motor vehicles. Make sure to book your vehicle tickets well in advance, as car-deck spaces usually sell out fast.
The distance between the port of Genoa and Tanger Med is around 998 nautical miles (approximately 1,850 km). The distance between the port of Civitavecchia and Tanger Med is 1100 nautical miles (approximately 2043 km).
The ferries traveling from Italy to Morocco are conventional. The fastest route to Morocco lasts around 48 hr and departs from the port of Genoa.
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