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Morocco Ferries
I've just returned from a marathon six-week, 8200-mile trip to Morocco and beyond. In Western Sahara I met up with several British motorhome owners and they told me of a guy known as Carlos who organises cheap ferry tickets across the Straits of Gibraltar.
Apparently he is very well-known in the motorhome community and operates from an office close to Lidl and Carrefour in Algeciras (come off the E15 at junction 112). Motorhome owners sort their tickets with Carlos, then do their shopping and park overnight at Lidl before getting the morning ferry. One couple said their ferry this time from Algeciras to Ceuta was €100 return for motorhome and two passengers. See Forums where someone was quoted €71 return for a Land Rover. I found the following on a French site, "En ce moment il y a une pub compagnie Euroferrys (passage algéciras Ceuta 99.50 euros l' aller autant pour le retour.prix pour 2 personnes + le camping-car ce tarif a partir du 27 septembre. Il ya également Juan Carlos Gutierrez a algeciras qui a toujoursde tres bon tarifs. tel en Espagne fixe 956 60 62 20 mobile 606 282 880" Could someone please follow this up and find out how much he charges for bikes! Tim |
I cross to Morocco every month with groups of around 10/20 motorhomes........also with groups of 4x4's. We have used IndoTours for around 15 years with current cost as previously posted at 190 euro return.
We would like to try Carlos, and have attempted in the past, but as we are "client" driven we can't take chances and find that calling is impossible on landline [fax only], and their mobile number is answered by someone who know nothing [in Spanish] about ferry tickets!! I also saw one of their cheap [100euro] tickets last week and it was in fact a day return with face price of 45 euro. Ticket holder got through checkin OK......this time.......but !! |
Seems genuine enough, here's a reply from the email I sent.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TICKET.GUTIERREZ@telefonica.net [mailto:TICKET.GUTIERREZ@telefonica.net] Sent: 22 February 2008 14:31 To: tim.cullis@ Subject: Re: Algeciras - Ceuta Hola, le informo. 1 c.car + 2 personas (ida y vuelta) ALGECIRAS-CEUTA: 100,00 € Saludos. Visitenos: Agencias de viajes en Algeciras, Venta de billetes a Marruecos y Ceuta. |
Direct Ferries UK to Ireland, France, Spain, Holland, Germany, Scandinavia I was playing with it earlier and found roundtrip tickets for 85€ from Algeciras to Ceuta with a motorcycle.
Worth a look I would think. |
Hi Tim
The reply to my email, asking for 16 return tickets for a tour during March, got the following reply......... .............nothin'. Phone continued to answer via fax machine and gave up on the wrong mobile number....... BUT, as I was in Algeciras yesterday I called into their office [take the right turn oposite Lidl and they are just into the next left turn] and found an English speaking, young, grumpy and very unhelpfull girl who could not take her eyes off the TV.......She seemed to do everything to make my request impossible. Her Spanish assistant looked on blankly but didn't help [I speak Spanish]. They found my email under a huge pile of other unanswered papers....... We were about to give up an leave when Carlos walked in.............within seconds we/he arranged 16 open return tickets for next Wednesday and a similar number at same price for every month this year [camping car + two persons = 100 euro.......tour leader/vehicle free!]. Forgot to ask about bikes and 4x4's but at those prices it hardly matters...... Next test is to see if the tickets work!!! .. |
Hi all,
We just rocked up on a monday in mid Feb at around 11.00, went up to the ticket desk for the red ferries (sorry, I forget the name) & booked 2 bikes for the 13.00 (supposedly fast sailing) to Cuetta for 35 Euros per bike 1 way. Boat finally left 13.45 & took over an hour but was fine. H |
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Despite the [some] tickets being day returns......my one was in fact out of date, seems I should have returned two days before I left!..........they all worked and were excepted on the return jouney. We paid 95euro Ceuta-Alg return and face value showed around 35euro........ Second visit to office was swift and efficiant with another 18 tickets ready and waiting with sailing times enclosed...... extra info included campsite leaflets, entre docs etc. We caught agreed ferry and was met by their agent at dockside who helped get group to front and through booths...... . |
Just got back like 3 hours ago and yes get tickets there got open return for 80 euro for 1 person and a 4x4 land rover just add 20 euro on top per person and it did have open return on the ticket, very easy place to find J112 and if shop is not open just shout Carlos as he lives over the shop we did and it was only 7.30 am Carlos come down open up and off we went save a good bit getting tickets there thanks Tim was a good tip
Dave |
Update on prices and location.....
I have just returned from Maroc...I got an open ended return ticket on 22nd Dec 2008 for a LR Discovery,2 adults and 3 children for 400 euros...
When driving along the main autoroute to Algerciras from the direction of Malaga/Gibraltar arrive at a bridged junction 112. Exit here to your right and sweep off to a small roundabout. Take a right turn here and drive over the bridge of the autoroute. You`ll see a large `Carrefour` tradenamed supermarket to your right,as you arrive at yet another small roundabout. Go straight on at this,and also its here you`ll see a yellow sign amongst other signs stating `Tickets to Maroc`or suchlike...you`ll arrive at another small roundabout...turn right here...after about 100m you`ll see a large carpark on your left...and also to the left you`ll see the same yellow formatted sign of the ticket office. Its behind the Carrefour as stated in previous posts. Park your vehicle in the car park and go see the man...we left Tarifa for Tanger on the fast ferry...don`t forget to go to passport control as soon as you get on as the trip is only about 45mins max. |
Well in view of my other thread that I posted about tickets I think I will just turn up here and give this Carlos a try.:mchappy:
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Yip Tomo...might not be a bad idea...I forgot to mention I did try only one ticket offices at the side of the road where the price for the same crossing was only about 25 euros more...still,25 euros in diesel for onward travel is the way I look at it!!!
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Bought a number [10] of tickets this morning, 7th Jan,........Bit rushed so did not use our own facility [we are an "agent"......]. Carlos was the man.......clients campers + 2 passengers 220euro open return Ceuta. My own Unimog + Trailer + 2 passengers 150 euro open return.
Ray |
Have Prices Gone Up?
It sounds like the prices are creeping up. I paid E100 for Landi and I for ticket bought from Carlos last April. I am off agein next weekend hoping for a similar deal. Any views?
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Just bought [two days ago] 13 return tickets Alg-Ceut......car+2 = 245 euro each........and used Carlos.
BUT you MUST check [Carlos] tickets, in the group I had last month one ticket had two outward sections, that we spotted before check-in and my own had some sort of problem on the return [that I never could work out] and cost me an extra 65e and missed reurn ferry........... Seems to me that is you deal with Carlos direct, but the is never there, you will have no problems. One daughter is very helpfull while the over doesn't give a f###................ Also be aware of the "New" oporator.....I think called FSA.....Make sure the ferry is running.....they have dropped two days sailing this month, means you pay again with another oporator or wait! .. . |
Waypoint made of Carlos' ticket office, thanks!
We crossed Algeciras - Tangiers on the slow boat in July 2008 on a open ticket, and that was ~ € 400,- two-way. We are going back in July and returning in August with a LR 130 camper conversion, a LR 110 and our KDJ-120. Can you please advise me what the easiest and cheapest way of crossing is? We don't mind taking the same slow boat again but maybe the Tarifa - Tangiers or Algeciras - Ceuta alternative option is a better one? Thanks in advance for your answers. Cheers, Daan |
Since we will arrive in Algeciras a day ahead of our fellow travellers we are buying the tickets.
What kind of information of the other cars/owners/passengers does Carlos need if I am buying tickets for them? Anyone who can advise us what the easiest and cheapest way of crossing is? We don't mind taking the same Algeciras - Tanger slow ferry again but maybe the Tarifa - Tangiers or Algeciras - Ceuta alternative option is a better one? Thanks in advance and kind regards, Daan |
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i have just bought a ticket from algeciras to ceuta via FRS :: www.frs.es :: News and Information :: Online Tickets Tangier - Ferrys Rapidos del Sur :: Fast link to Africa :: Tarifa <- 35 min -> Tangier :: Coneccion España Marrueco - Traversée Espagne Maroc and paid eu128 for one bike and one adult.
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First time to Morocco for us - we are a family of 4, taking a Land Rover 110 CSW 110 plus caravan to Morocco this August 2009. Ferry operators we have checked (Algeciras to Ceuta) are very expensive. We have received quotes of circa £1,000+ just for this 30 mini trip each way.
Transmediterranea for example quotes 1018 Euros (fixed return) with caravan and 622 Euros without. We have found that going via the agencies such as Direct Ferries - Ferry Crossings UK to Ireland, France, Spain, Holland and more, Ferries - Book Cheap ferries to France, Ireland, Holland and other European ferry crossings etc. more expensive than going direct to ferry line website direct and booking Cheapest quote we found direct with Balearia is approx 660 Euros - includes both vehicles, 2 adults & 2 children (fixed return dates). Still a huge amount for this 30 minute journey. Anyway, broke this down in more detail and works out as follows: Per Child costs approx: 30 each way / 60 return Per Adult costs approx: 45 each way / 90 return 4x4 Vehicle: 112.50 each way / 225 return Caravan: 58.50 each way/ 117 return We have pretty tight requirements in terms of entry/exit dates and given the 2-vehicle/high season/busy period scenario we're in - will Carlos be our man? Have tried to contact by email, phone, mobile but no joy. Thoughts? Should we book with B or turn up to see C at Lidl's and hope for the best? |
here is my experience from beginning of May 09 as copied from my trip report:
Before leaving the UK we had agreed that we would take the Algeciras- Ceuta route by fast ferry as it we all felt that this would be quicker, and allow us to shop in the tax free enclave of Ceuta. Unfortunately we had no tickets. We chose initially to visit the ferry port and see what price we could source from the touts down there- we had a target of €220. Arrived at the port in Algeciras to find around 18 different touts in 2 diferent halls. Pikey and I took one hall each- price started at €310, but after around half hour we had the price down to €240 which was good enough for us not to hunt for Carlos. After a brief conflab to check that everyone was happy with this price, we returned to the selected tout to pays our money and get our tickets. Imagine our surprise to hear that the touts now wanted €290/vehicle return- it would seem that as we had “dared” to ask for the best prices at various offices, we were now “black listed” for the good prices! Be warned. This was enough of a piss-take for a unanimous decision to find another supplier- a quick drive out of the city along the east coast saw us follow signs for a ticket office enar the Carrefou supermarket and McDonalds. Unbenownst to us we had found the infamous “Carlos behind Lidl’s”. The door was initially locked, but young girl eventually turned up and supplied us with tickets for €250/vehicle- not the €220 I had been quoted, but at that point I didn’t actually realise we were at Carlos’! All ticketed up we disappeared back through Algeciras and slipped onto the Hi Speed Cat about 10 mins before it was due to leave- they really don’t care what time you turn up! |
I paid 231 Euro return Algeciras- Ceuta for one adult and Landcruiser. This was from a booth between Malaga and Algeciras, not a special price but it was around the price I was expecting to pay.
Yes it's expensive but I just considered it as part of the whole trip cost. |
Thanks all - will wait till we get there in this case and see how we get on.
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Have the prices changed much since last year. Would a Landcruiser 80 with 2 PAX return be attainable for 240Euros for crossing in June/July?
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This year in April I paid 220 Euro open return Algeciras- Ceuta for one adult and Landcruiser.
This was from a booth around Algeciras So looking at my last years post above its was a little cheaper. IMO the price between a cheap and expensive ticket is not great enough to spend to much time shopping around, I would rather hit the border early for an easy crossing than spend time in Spain saving a few Euro. |
Thanks, I'll be happy with that.
If I just turn up and find a booth to sell me a ticket for say 220Euro how long will I be waiting around for an available slot on a boat? |
I think it must depend on the time of year too (ie busy or quiet period).
In september 2009, I turned up at Algeceiras with 11 people in a Mercedes truck. They were pretty keen on our business. Believe it or not, we got the price down to 145 euros for the vehicle, and 3.5 Euros per passenger all included. Much cheaper than some of the prices listed here, and this was with a 7 meter long truck. Hope that helps in knowing what the price could be obtained for, but of course maybe prices have increased recently. |
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One of the reasons I buy from the booths within 10 miles of th ferry is because you can just book on the next ferry saving time, on my four trips on the ferry we never had to wait at all, there seems room on all ferries and a ferry runs at least every hour during the day. (ish) The only thing to check is that the company you use runs frequently for your return trip, I have used both Acciona and FRS without waiting long on the way home. It also seems that you don't pay anymore for an open return so it's well worth going for that. I met people who had paid 170 Euro from Carlos (in April) return for a Landcruiser and either one or maybe even two people, but that was Algeciras - Tanger. It also seems that new port Tanger Med is up and running. |
Anyone have any idea how much it will be in August return from Algeciras to Ceuta for a Landcruiser 80 with a small trailer and 4 passengers. Between 400-500Euros?
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Can i divide these prices in 2 for a single journey? (1 mercedes 200d + 3 persons= ±160 euro) ?
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Just paid 100euro for G Wagen and driver from Carlos . 65euro for motorbike and rider over the internet. straight on next ferry to Tangier Med where nobody has much idea what is going on but friendly enough.
ps. the door handles are already falling off the new booths I put the cb in my luggage but left the gps on the dash - they weren't sure but then said it was fine.as we arrived late at night we just drove to the first services on the autoroute and put up the roof tent - the attendants were happy to have us.there weren't any beuro de change at the port that I could see , we had some dirhams but if by chance you haven't the petrol station will take euros and give you enough dirhams for the toll on the auto route. |
Wow 100Euro is pretty good going. Do they charge per vehicle + extra for trailer regardless of passengers? Or it is per person?
Thanks. Make sure you take some photos of the G-Wagen! I love those things! It's like a Defender only it doesn't leak... |
Carlos news
Found this thread very helpful so am adding to it.
Yesterday I went on a recce to Algeciras and found the infamous Carlos and met the helpful daughter. The office is NOT the small booth in Lidl car park which I initially thought is was. It's an established office with a sign saying something like 'Viajes Algeciras - Tanger - Cueta'. They are open 9am to 8pm. Carlos's daughter has quoted me 250 euro return to Cueta, 180 euro return to Tanger for a VW campervan and 2 people. She said to call Carlos (and gave me his number) the day before or to come into the office as he could probably reduce that. We then went to the port, ignored the touts and went straight to the long line of official operators. All were quoting 180 euro return for the slow ferry to Tanger, 194 euro for the fast ferry. Returns are open and last a year. All were offering ferries the same day. None was aggressive and all very helpful. I plan to travel within the next week. I'll call Carlos or drop by Lidl but unless he reduces the price to 120 euro I'll probably take an official ticket just before I board. Our main problem is finding a UK insurer to insure us. I've called several insurers mentioned in the VW mag, plus CIS, Comfort and others but as we are neither a motorhome (as don't have Corgi registered gas or running water on board) nor a car, it's proving tricky. Yesterday's recce was in order to try and find out if we could be guaranteed to get it in Tanger. No one was able to advise at Algeciras port but several thought we should be able to buy it. I feel uneasy boarding without knowing for sure that we can get it. Anyone have experience of this? |
Insurance in Tanger
HI,I was over there early on this year,there are insurance booths just beyond the border customs control in Tanger:thumbup1:.Have a good trip.
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Any recent info on Algeciras-Ceuta ferry costs? Driving a landcruiser, planning to cross soonish.
Last time it was an open-date return bought from Carlos. Are the return tickets usually open date? My understanding also is that rates vary a lot depending on the season, so I'm wondering how much it is currently. |
Great thread, great info;
"HI,I was over there early on this year,there are insurance booths just beyond the border customs control in Tanger" *** Does this apply also in Tanger Med? "The office is NOT the small booth in Lidl car park which I initially thought is was. It's an established office with a sign saying something like 'Viajes Algeciras - Tanger - Cueta'. They are open 9am to 8pm. *** Good info, cheers. ".........unless he reduces the price to 120 euro" *** Sorry, why if quoted for 180/194Euros would you expect to get a ticket for 120Euros? Have I missed something? "I'll probably take an official ticket just before I board." *** What's the difference? "rates vary a lot depending on the season, so I'm wondering how much it is currently." *** Search this forum or look at ferry websites i.e. aferry or contact Carlos. " I love those things! It's like a Defender only it doesn't leak..." *** LOL. Yeah, but I'd still have a Defender. Happy travels everyone. |
Any more up to date prices? Particlary for 4x4s?
Is budgeting 200Euros for a return still realistic? |
The rates go up and down like a yo-yo and there is a real suspicion there's a monopoly and price-fixing being exercised between ferry operators.
Check out what's being quoted on AFerry.com - Book Ferries to France, Ireland, Holland and all European ferry tickets and Viajes a Marruecos – Ferrys – FRS iberia Then you know if you are being offered a reasonable deal. |
Purrhaps so I paid one way 4wd + driver €118 a month ago in the port. Fast ferry to Tanger Med. Websites like aferry.com was €117. Various agents in the port quoted the same price.
Thought I would be scientific about it for once so I went to Lidl but didn't find the guy. |
I've just heard back from Carlos. I asked for prices in July.
He came back with (I had to use google translate) that current prices are €180 return which I am happy with, hopefully the prices will remain the same until my trip. |
A couple of weeks ago, Carlos, Landcruiser over height 2 people to Tanger Med was 170 Euro return.
Matt |
In Erfoud at the minute, first time in Morocco. Came via Algecirias/ Tangier avoided the touts and went to three differant ticket offices each gave the same price euro 201 for a bike and two persons, decided to walk away and came back for next ferry to a differant ticket office and was still charged the same. Dont think I have been ripped off as they all gave me the same price, any thoughts on the price, why so high. Crossing was very easy and getting out of Port was not really hard as a spanish couple explained what was happening, also once they saw the internet verion of the green import document they just walked of, have no doubt if I had not filled in the green form I would have been kept to last, still fill in the internet one take it with you and then you have everything to hand.
Love this country sitting in the bar of the Kasbah hotel listening to a group playing desert music on the drums. Everything I have read about this country is true, euro 50 for two persons with dinner and breakfast, free wifi and a parking attendant. Came through the Dades george as the sun was setting magical. |
Ferry tickets
Hi Folks,
Been in Maroc for a few weeks. Ferry tickets from Carlos's daughter - 170euro for 4x4 & 2pax for Alg-Tanger Med open return. It's been very windy everywhere for the last 2 weeks. Lots more tourists this week as Semana Santa begins. Lots more Tarmac on the mountains, unfortunately but on the bright side diesel's around 66p a litre! Happy trails, Jojo |
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Guess we'll try and find the infamous Carlos or just take our chances on the booths at the port when we arrive. From the posts on various threads it seems the preference has switched back to Tangier from Cueta now that the new Tanger Port is up and running - is that the case or am I mis-reading it? Scott |
Spent the night at Bikershome a few days ago spoke with Peter, he told me the price goes up at holiday times, normally it would cost 120ish for a bike and rider but because of easter they put the price up. So moral of story is to go at off peak times.
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@wearthefoxhat (and hopefully anyone else)
we've just been over in our defender and used the carlos ticket shop. We also travelled in a Land Rover and found got the same price as mentioned here. It was either E170 or E180 i can't remember. This is an open return but booked outbound departure. To be honest i would bother going anywhere else unless they start upping the prices. Make sure you do the paperwork on the ferry and then follow everyone else when you get off. The insurance was i think about £6 per day and was never checked. (i can confirm this if you want) They only do set amounts of days. We got 10 but needed more. Go to Tangiers MED and go empty. Theres a petrol station in the village down the road. Don't get on the motorway ! Use google earth to find the station before you go. Post again if you can't find it on google. Getting through the port took about 30mins even though the CIN they issued me didn't work so i had to go to the other police booths to get it sorted. There is a change place next to the Insurance place. These are the little white booths in the middle of the tarmac expanse after the customs booths. Don't change much money as there is a cash machine in the main building in the back on the right. You can go there once you have passed customs and done your paperwork / insurance. There is parking outside the main building. |
Thanks Neill. Useful to have up to date heads up.
Scott |
Prices @ 1st March 2011
Algeciras to Tangier MED EuroFerry Open Return quoted at Booth at port terminal 252.40 Euro Acciona Open Return quoted at Booth at port terminal 188.70 Euro Balena Quoted at Booth at port terminal 151 Euro Single and 291 Euro Return Viajas Normandie (otherwise known as Mr Carlos's nr the supermarket) 36°10'45.84"N 5°26'28.84"W (taken from Google Earth not GPS) Open return 180 Euro. Free bottle of bubbly and a tin of biscuits. Cash Machine about 50 meters away. The shop is signed as "AGENCIA DE VIAJES". Its also right next door to a Hostel used by bikers and overlanders. Car = Landrover 110, Long and Tall with loaded roofrack. 2 x Pax |
Viajas Normandie GPS N36 10.767 W5 26.475
Taken with a GPS chez Carlos:smiliex: |
Thanks Neil / Bertrand. Stuck it in the GPS.
Off next Wednesday for 6-8 weeks. Will post an update when possible. Scott |
Just paid Carlos' office 250Euro for open return Algeciras to Tanger Med (list price 370 Euro).
GPS Coodinates spot on but office is behind Carrefour Hypermarket as you come into Algeciras (not Lidl - which is close). Look for MASSIVE Carrefour sign on the dual carriageway as you come into town from Malaga direction. Carlos office filled out green car imprt forms for us without asking. Plus gave us cheap bottle of Spanish fiz and a chocolate cake ('promociones')! Carlos not there but his chap v friendly - he didnt speak English: I dont speak Spanish. No camping within 20k of Algeciras so stay in a hotel (Hotel Mirador 55Euro - v nice, overlooks port and beach). Morocco tomorrow. Scott |
Thanks a bit of an increase !
180 to 250...golly. |
Ouch!
Hi Scott,
250€ is a bit steep! There's a campsite at Camping Al Boustane at Martil about 15 miles south ofv Ceuta, just off the N16. Mmm... Carlos' fizzy cidre - best ice cold; the cake is good, though. Happy trails, Jojo |
Hi all, I plan to buy at the port, but can anyone tell me what lines / ports take trucks? Specifically a 3.5m tall, 2.5m wide 6.5m long unimog?
I don't want to waste time in the wrong queue! :-) Hoping to go Algeciras to Ceuta unless there is a better option for me. Merv |
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It maybe worth PMing grizzly7 who spent along time in Morocco last year in his unimog. I have been on the "normal" fast ferries between Algeciras and Ceuta / Tanger Med and I'm sure there has been large HGV's on them. If you have a choice, I would choose Tanger Med to arrive at, as it's so much easier to enter Morocoo than Ceuta / Fnideq. Also it maybe worth going to see Carlos for a price. I will keep my eye out for you in Morocco, my young lad loves Unimogs, that is if you're still there in April. bier Matt |
We cross over from Algeciras every month in a Unimog. No problem with any oporator.
Even the "Fast" ferry will take a Unimog [and ours with roofrack is HIGH], we also tow long heavy-duty trailer. Carlos is as always good for cheap tickets but have a close look and you will see why they are cheap! Ray |
We paid €230 open return for two people and campervan from Carlos. No bubbly but free cake. Carlos wasn't there, the two ladies spoke only spanish and a little french. Ferry was fast and we had no problems.
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Aferry.com: open ticket for 2 pax + bike (Algeciras - Tanger Med) for 115€ two ways.
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Latest ferry prices for 4x4
Hi folks,
24/09/2012 From Carlos' lovely daughter:- Alg-TangerMed 4x4 + 1pax 190€ 4x4 + 2pax 200€ Viajes Transafric Estacion Maritime Alg-TangerMed 4x4 + 1pax 196€ 4x4 + 2pax 228€ Alg-Ceuta 4x4 + 1pax 178€ 4x4 + 2pax 208€ Happy trails, Peter |
whats the difference in the two to tangier med peter ? apart from 28E
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Ferry prices
Hi,
Same deal from both. Fast ferry both ways, open return. Been using Carlos for years so usually get a good deal. Happy trails, Peter |
from Carlos 02/10/12
2 people 1 4x4 = 200euro how do you go about booking, reply to the email & just turn up at the office to collect? |
This week paid €210 open return (any outbound / return crossing) on the 35 minute fast ferry from Tarifa to Tangier Ville for a 6m long = 3m high 4x4 camper. This was from "Mr Carlos" in Algeciras, so came with free bottle of wine, cake and a beer glass :thumbup1:
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paid 100euro for open one person and one motorbike last week, Algeciras to Tangier Port. Got tickets from Mr Carlos so got free bottle of cider and cake. Just turn up and they sort it in minutes.
Also stayed in Hostal next door for night. €30 for one bed €40 for 2. Not cheapest but they kept an eye on my bike out front for me as its open 24hrs. Nice little campsite in La Linea if you prefer N36, 11'30" W5, 20'06" |
8 hours to pass Tanger Med to Algerciras today. Carlos' ticket wasn't valid and we had to pay another 220 dH to get sorted. Good price and got the freebies but not worth the headache IMHO. Acciona agent informed us it was a regular problem.
Also Moroccan customs are X-raying every vehicle this alone took well over an hour to complete meaning we missed our ferry and had to wait for the next which was an hour and a half late departing. Arrived at 12 got to Spain for 19:30 |
NEW OFFERS
from CAMALEON TOURS BALEARIA ALGECIRAS-CEUTA, 2 pax round trip 10 departures daily both ways. ATTENTION: this prices are offered by Balearia for those ferrys departures that match as much as possible Acciona departures. RETURN: you must be back in 20-30 days; and the return also must match as much as possible Acciona departures. - 4x4............................................... ......123€ (115€ + handling costs) - little camper truck/camping car................123€ (idem) - bike / 1 p............................................. 78'50 € CARLOS-NORMANDIE best offer for the same journey: with Acciona only 3 daily departures RETURN: CLOSED for an exact day and hour; imposible to change. - 4x4x.............................................. ......... 135€ - little camper truck/camping car....................200€ - bike / 1 p, with FRS....................................105 € Contact Camaleon (tell them you've seen this info from Afrikia; I do not receive commission !! ;-) the camaleon web is not updated: info@clubcamaleontours.es 956 505 239 y 620 61 70 91 |
In a few days we will take the ferry from Ceuta to Algeciras with our 4x4. We assumed we could just turn up in Ceuta, buy the ticket and go. But is this indeed correct; does it work like that or do you have to buy your ticket in advance (if so, how much in advance)?
How much would you normally be charged at the spot for a 4x4 and 2 people? All tips are much appreciated! |
To answer my own question, in case someone else would have the same: we turned up the late afternoon at the ticket office in Ceuta (entrance ferry) and paid EUR 86 for 2 people and 1 car (price was for a smaller car, even though ours is large) and left the morning after.
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Ferry prices ex Carlos
Hi all,
From the the man himself today:- Algeciras - TangerMed Open ticket both ways Acciona fast ferry 4x4 and 1pax 95€ 4x4 and 2pax 110€ Includes the statutory cake and sidra. Happy trails, Peter |
On Tuesday I paid 82,30€ return (1 person +1 bike ) just outside Algeciras at a gas station!
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Last week paid 2 people 1 car 136 Euros Alg-Ceuta with Arnal Viajens (Tino/Pepe) at the booth counter in ceuta
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If I wanted to book everything before I left, which company is best to use? I'm going between Alceciras and Tangier, just me and my Motorbike at the very start of August this year. It's my first time in Morocco; Balearia seems to be a company that's mentioned quite a bit. Any good? Are there better? Noob question, I know. There's lots of advice and it's finding my way through that's proving difficult! :thumbup1:
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First time in Morocco? You'll love it! Lots of info on here so just ask if you've any queries.
There's really no need to book Algeciras/Tanger ferries in advance. They run about one an hour and there'll always be room for you and your bike. You can turn up at the port and buy a ticket from the ferry company booths Acciona, Balearia, etc. or speak to one of the guys at the various travel agencies where you'll invariably get a better price. Or go and see one of Carlos' lovely daughters... Either way it's very straightforward and hassle-free. Happy trails, Peter |
As Peter says.
We just use Carlos, he gave us a good price last month €120 return for 2 pers and a 4x4; Proximamente Algercias to Tangier Med border crossing seems to be easier than Ceuta. Have a great time, Mark |
Who's Carlos?
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The chap who runsthe ticket agency
click on the link in the post above |
Recent prices
Hi,
Does anyone have more recent information on current ferry prices? For a 4x4 and 2 pax. Is Carlos still the man to see? BTW I can't get any info from a ferry.com (it just says the route is unavailable for both Algeciras to Ceuta and Tangier Med). Ferries Direct (which only worked with fixed dates) came back with prices from 234 - 370 euros which seems very expensive. Thanks a lot. |
I think we paid 180euros for an open return from Carlos in October, 4x4 and 2 persons, certainly much cheaper than any online price. Drop them an email to get the latest price.
Make sure you check the paperwork carefully before leaving as both times I've used carlos there were mistakes which caused some minor issues on the return journey |
Carlos
Bought mid December Algeciras - TangerMed Open ticket both ways Acciona fast ish ferry (1.5 hours from leaving. Leaving time is whenever they feel like it, but never early :) ) 4x4 and 2 people €200 I've used Carlos for 5 years without a problem. |
23rd December 2013, purchased open return Algeciras - Tanger, no Carlos assistance, just walked into the ticket selling shops, 1 car and 1 passenger, 220 Euros.
I would have tried Carlos but to be honest I had spent the week prior to leaving the UK sorting the car as a priority, rather than booking ferries!! I shall be trying him later in the year though |
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2012 passengers return was Ceuta to Alegerciras whereas me a the truck was Tanger Med to Algerciras, no problems on the way out but the Moroccans insisted on a new foot passenger ticket on the way back, not too bad only another 20euros This year Carlos rushed our tickets through so we could catch the 6pm sailing including a high speed escort to the ferry which didn't leave until 7. On the way back the Moroccan pointed out that the names on the tickets were ZZZZZZ and NNNNNNN and said we'd have problems at customs. In the end we didn't have any issues. Just worth checking the paperwork before you leave the office imho. Still got the cider and cake and a happy new year card from Carlos :) |
Carlos Website
Anyone got a link to Carlos' website so I can get a check on the cost please
Thanks WonkyD |
AFAIK he doesn't have a website at all. Just go and the price will be ok as allways. 2p and a camper or 2p and a 4x4 around €200,= open return ticket.
GRTZ, JP |
Carlos website
Oh yes he does:- Agencias de viajes en Algeciras, Venta de billetes a Marruecos y Ceuta.
Happy trails, Peter |
December, 4th. at Camaleon Tours, 169€ 4x4 and two persons with open return Algeciras Ceuta
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At Carlos, Jan 20, 2014: 2 persons and a 4x4, 200 euros open date return, Algeciras to Tanger Med. The 'fast' Acciona ferry was delayed by over two hours, and took 2 hrs to get there (as opposed to the promised 55 min or something). Carlos himself was at the embarkation terminal for this ferry and personally saw off his many clients.
He had the same price for motorhomes, as long as there's no trailer. |
Fast or Superfast?
Hi Folks,
Be aware that TangerMed is only served by conventional ferries and the "fast ferries" which can take 90-120 minutes. The "superfast ferries" ie 55min seacats only sail to Ceuta. (And Tarifa-TangerVille). The fast ferries take a lot of freight traffic so take longer to load and unload and may depart much later than scheduled. Happy trails, Peter |
I emailed Carlos a few days ago and got a quote of 200 euro for a 4x4/2 people, open return valid for 12 months, sailing to either Tanger Med or Ceuta. Actually his response referred to a camping car but I assume the price is the same or less for a 4x4.
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Cheers Peter and ItchyFeet
Just about to email him and ask about 3 pers and 3 bikes ... will let you know the result |
Came back last week Tangier-Med - Algeciras. Just went to the nearest ticket booth at the port and got a single for myself and the 4x4 for 105 Euro's on the midday sailing with Balearia, I thought it was the best ship by far on that route.
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3 pers + 3 bikes
90 euros return each
Algeciras to Tangir Med as of today (4th Feb 2014) for travel between 21/4/14 and 30/4/14 |
I'm planning a one way trip from either Ceuta or Tanger to Spain. Does anyone know of a 'Carlos' on the Morocco side? Landy with 4x4 trailer and 2 people.
Thanks |
Ferry Ticket
I turned up at Tan Med in February and bought a 1 way ticket at the Port Gate for E145 for Landy and 2 pax. Very straight forward. Few touts but ignore them anyway as Ferry Operator ticket windows are well signposted.
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Thanks Tony
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Algeciras/Tangier Med ticket prices?
I'll be crossing from Algeciras to Tangier Med soon and would like information on ticket prices and where best to buy. Planning to cross next Wednesday 6th April, one rider and bike only one way.
How much should I expect to pay? Is it best to buy from one of the ticket shops on the main roads or from the official office at the port? Is Carlos still selling cheap tickets? |
Check prices online before looking at other sources. Go to aferry.to and stick in Algeciras to Tanger Med, it will come back with all the companies and routes.
Cheapest is normally Aciona/Trasmediterranea on the Algeciras/Tanger Med route and indeed at the moment it's coming up with €68.90 for outbound next week, open return. That's an incredibly low price! FRS is also a good company, don't use InterShipping. |
Thanks Tim, that's a good price for a return.
I'm reluctant to book in advance as I'm relying on the Portsmouth Bilbao ferry leaving/arriving on time and then travelling to the port in one day which is why I'm planning to buy a ticket on arrival. I think there's a recent post here about a ferry departure time changing. |
3 weeks ago bought a ticket directly at Algeciras port's ticket office to Tanger Med to Transmediterrania with open return 86,9Eur.
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I suspect that this was due to the boat being Brittanies Economy service as well as the storm. The economy service is a much smaller boat than the Pont Aven. |
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I did read that post and that's why I'm reluctant to buy a ticket in advance. |
Carlos is still a good bet for cheap tickets
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