Casablanca to Tangier Mediterranean Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Casablanca, Morocco to Tangier Mediterranean, Morocco. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
214.3 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
43 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
21 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-October
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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This map shows the direct sea route from Casablanca to Tangier Mediterranean. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 24% longer than the 173 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to west-southwest. It spans two maritime regions. Transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

Sea distance
214.3 nm (396.9 km)
Direct line
172.8 nm24% longer
Great-circle bearing
36° (northeast)
Geographic extent
2.4° × 2.4°
Crossing
Domestic · Cross-region
Transits
  1. Strait of Gibraltar
From
Casablanca (Morocco) 33.5992, -7.6200
To
Tangier Mediterranean (Morocco) 35.9000, -5.5167
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn43 hours
8 kn27 hours
10 kn21 hours
12 kn18 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Named transits are identified from the sea-lane waypoint path.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Casablanca to Tangier Mediterranean Route

The maritime route from Casablanca to Tangier-Mediterranean is a overnight offshore within one country passage between two major harbours in the Atlantic region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season June through November in tropical latitudes.

This route runs crossing between different maritime regions, connecting Casablanca in Morocco with Tangier-Mediterranean in Morocco.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore within one country crossing in the Atlantic region, prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season June through November in tropical latitudes, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Atlantic region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this within one country route crossing between different maritime regions before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Atlantic conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this within one country route crossing between different maritime regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Casablanca to Tangier Mediterranean by sea?

The sea distance from Casablanca to Tangier Mediterranean is approximately 214.3 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Atlantic.

How long does it take to sail from Casablanca to Tangier Mediterranean?

A overnight offshore crossing between different maritime regions crossing of 214.3 nautical miles typically takes 21 hours – 43 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Casablanca to Tangier Mediterranean?

The best time for this route in Atlantic is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect the Atlantic hurricane season June through November in tropical latitudes outside that window.

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