Ceuta is a Spanish ruled city on the Strait of Gibraltar. Ceuta is on the North African coast opposite Algeciras, Gibraltar and Europa Point. The narrow strait here is the main access point to the Mediterranean Sea. From Algeciras freight ferries to Ceuta are an easy way of reaching Morocco.

Three different ferry lines ply this busy route: Balearia, FRS and Acciona Trasmediterranea Ferries. The latter company offers the most crossings with up to 10 daily sailings. Trasmediterranea’s ferries depart at regular intervals, with the first one in the morning and the last at 20.00. Freight ferries to Ceuta journey time across the Strait of Gibraltar is between 45 minutes and one hour.

Algeciras is at the end Autovia del Mediterraneo-A7, the main Spanish route from the French border all the way across southern Spain. Algeciras Port is a busy facility with good parking and basic passenger facilities as well as modern cargo and container handling services and weighbridges.

Trasmediterranea with a fleet of 45 ferries is consistently rated as one of the most reliable companies offering freight ferries to Ceuta. Crossings can be booked by telephone at +34 902 454645 or online. All ferries that operate service on this route have good stabilisers and comfortable passenger seating.

Monte Hacho Mountain, allegedly one of the Pillars of Hercules, can be seen clearly from the deck of freight ferries to Ceuta. The port at Ceuta has good parking and shops where Moroccan ceramics, leather products, ornate embroidery and other attractive souvenirs can be bought. The N13 and N16 routes branch out from the port for other destinations in Morocco.

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