The prices tend to move with the seasons, the winter months are when you can get some real bargains.

I've just booked for Tuesday with Transmed to Tanger Med and the best price for motorbike/1 person (with open return) is now €76.90.

Latest on motorcycle crossing Algeciras - Tangier Med
 

Hi Team.

Just planning our crossing (for Oct 22nd 2016).

Have trawled a few threads and found the info re forms so thanks so much for this time saver: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...gier-med-87282

And found the advice re AFerry | Compare Ferries Online. Ferry Tickets in Europe & Worldwide for booking

But still have 2 q's

1) Current open return via aferry is £92.00 for motorcycle + 2... seems good but hear tell of "Carlos' by Lidl and his amazing rates. Can anyone clarify if this is still operating and what current costs are for motorcycle + 2?

2) Can anyone clarify if open really works? Is it first come first served, if so how full are the ferries (IE what are our chances of simply turning up and rolling on) and does open cover ANY day or simply any time within ONE day?

Apologies if this is covered but we can't find it so far :D

Will update with fresh info post trip!

B+S :D

Ferry costs Algeciras/Tarifa to Ceuta/Tanger
 

Carlos did me my cheapest ever open return on Sunday. 165euro for 4x4 and 1 person plus the present

Open has always worked for me just turn up and get on the next ferry

Club Camaleon 4x4: Marruecos el Imperio de las sensaciones is cheaper and works online:

Algeciras-Ceuta and Algeciras-Tanger Med
169€: 1 4x4 and 2 person, open return.

And best of all: they work online, so you pay online and get back online the ticket code (if traveling with Balearia) o the ticket ready to print (if traveling with Acciona-Transmediterranea).

Regards :)

On Sept 09 Carlos charged E200 for 2 pax + car for open return on Balereas.

Does "open" really work?
 

Re the question above on whether "open" tickets work, I can say at least that "reservations" don't (at least in our case: Going on FRS, planned northbound from Tangers, but we then went through Tangers-Med).

A "reserved" place simply meant that we didn't have to go stand in line for a ticket at the dock, but we did have to get into the first-come, first on the ferry queue.

Southbound a week later we were again booked for a specific ferry again, or though we were, but spent five hours waiting in the queue at Algeciras.

Lessons learned:

1. Don't go through Tangers Med if you can avoid it.

2. Departure times are aspirational, not informational.

3. Be prepared to sit in a queue. This is probably more fun in Tangers itself, as the dock is right by the old town, but make sure you have a good book handy in any case.

Sorry, I realize that this is too late to help the person who originally asked the question but maybe someone else can benefit?

FRS tell me that this is their timetable for April 2017:

Algeciras-Tangier Med: 6h/9h/12h/15h/18h/21h/23:59h
Tangier Med-Algeciras: 2h/8h/11h/14h/17h/20h/23h

Price for one person €41 return, no information on vehicle costs though.

Got an open return today from Carlos, not the man himself, but a guy who spoke good English

The coordinates below are 100% accurate, as is the website link below (stolen from previous posters, so cheers to them)

1 person, 1 Motorbike, 80 Euros, open return on Balearia (i can take the 10am or 4pm ferry out, 11am/5pm ferry back)


They even filled out the TIP/D16 for me and in the pack with the tickets were two copies of the immigration forms for outbound and inbound. Nice touch. Would 100% reccomend


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We were a ripped off by Carlos this time and he did it to 4 of us. It was the man himself, not staff or daughter(s).

Next time i will NOT be using him. He got at least 50 Euro each over the going rate from us. At the time he said that's the price but i checked later and he shafted us. I've used him many times. NEVER again.

I'm so sorry...

I already warned long ago about his business and the way he manages it (i.e. does not accept credit cards, only cash ...hum ... black..black...).

Sorry to hear that.

I've travelled to Morocco since 2011, 8 times in the last 2 yrs, and brought tickets from various places and have found Carlos not only one of the cheapest but also the most helpful.

Just got back into Spain, €200-2pers and vehicle, open return. And open on a Sunday.

Late November to January, there was a huge spike in prices.

Just my experience.

Sorry to hear about your experience.

We've used Carlos for years. Always found him and his daughters very friendly.
They've always got us a good deal - significantly cheaper than the other outlets. He'll prepare the D16ter for you if you email in advance or call in and give him some notice. We had a rush job a few years ago but he sorted our tickets and then personally delivered them to our campsite in Tarifa. He's very generous with the cake and bottle - for each group member not just the guide.

Yes it's cash only - he's got a deal going on somewhere...

Back in March so we'll let you know if there are any problems.

Happy trails,

Peter

Hi there,

just booked an open return ticket with Carlos for 100 Euro, 1 man 1 moto, Algeciras - Tager Med. Seemed fair to me. Plus Wine and Cake. He a takes Creditcards now.

Regards

Booked with aferry for early March...bike and two people return Algeciras/ Tanger med return.....£130. Saturday sailing...

First customer of the day at Carlos. Same good deal and of course Cake and Wine [emoji41]


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