Orca Pod Attacks Sailboat in Gibraltar Strait, Damaging Rudder
21 April 2025
A group of orcas attacked a sailboat on Saturday in the Strait of Gibraltar, severely damaging the boat’s rudder, which nevertheless managed to reach the port of Tarifa.
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Passenger Traffic Surges Between Morocco and Spain in Early 2025
25 March 2025
During the first two months of 2025, more than 731,232 travelers transited between the ports of northern Morocco and those of southern Spain, mainly Moroccans residing abroad.
Storm Disrupts Ferry Service Between Spain and Morocco, Stranding Travelers
9 March 2025
Unfavorable weather conditions related to the storm led to the cancellation of all maritime links between Tarifa and Tangier on Saturday. A situation that directly impacted (…)
Storm Herminia Disrupts Ferry Services Between Spain and Morocco
27 January 2025
Due to Storm Herminia in the Campo de Gibraltar, almost all connections to Tangier from the port of Tarifa have been canceled this Monday. The ferry scheduled to reach the (…)
Ferry Overcrowding Leads to Docking Delay at Tanger Med Port
31 December 2024
An incident on board a ferry connecting Algeciras to Tanger Med disrupted the journey of many passengers, including Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), a few days ago.
Storm Disrupts Ferry Service Between Spain and Morocco at Tarifa Port
28 December 2024
A strong storm again disrupted maritime traffic between Spain and Morocco on Friday, December 27. The port of Tarifa, an important crossing point for Moroccans residing abroad, (…)
Ferry Operators Clash Over Tarifa-Tangier Route Contract
26 November 2024
DFDS-FRS Iberia, holder of the Tarifa-Tanger city line since 2023, has denounced the behavior of Balearia, which has recently announced that it has won the contract to supply (…)
Baleària Wins €135 Million Contract for Electric Ferries on Spain-Morocco Route
19 November 2024
Baleària won the contract on Friday for the construction of two electric ships with a capacity of 800 passengers, worth 135 million euros. These two ferries will serve the (…)
European Luxury Car Theft Ring Busted: 22 Vehicles Seized at Spanish Port
25 September 2024
The Civil Guard intercepted at the port of Tarifa 22 high-end vehicles stolen in Europe that were about to be shipped to Morocco. In total, nine people were arrested, seven of (…)
Body Found in Morocco Likely Missing Spanish Archaeologist, Officials Say
14 July 2024
The body of a young woman was recently discovered on a beach in Tangier, Morocco. Everything seems to indicate that it is that of Úrsula Cortés Olivé, a 24-year-old woman from (…)