Gibraltar to Safi by ferry
Safi lies 557 km (346 mi) south-west of Gibraltar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 557 km (346 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 16 h 53 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Gibraltar | Safi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Gibraltar | Morocco |
| Population | 26,544 | 336,883 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Gibraltar) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Port | Port of Gibraltar | Port de Safi |
Clocks in Safi are 1 h behind Gibraltar right now, so a 16 h 53 min journey lands only 15 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Safi
Crossing from Gibraltar into Morocco: money changes from the Pound to the Dirham (MAD); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +212; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648864.
Where to book ferries from Gibraltar to Safi
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Staying in Safi
Live rooms and prices for Safi are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Safi
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Safi from Gibraltar?
557 km (346 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gibraltar; by road roughly 680 km (422 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gibraltar to Safi by ferry?
About 16 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gibraltar and Safi?
Safi is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Casablanca against Europe/Gibraltar).
What currency do I need in Safi?
The Dirham (MAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.