Safi to Gibraltar by ferry
Gibraltar lies 557 km (346 mi) north-east of Safi, +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.
| Safi | Gibraltar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Gibraltar |
| Population | 336,883 | 26,544 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+2 (Europe/Gibraltar) |
| Port | Port de Safi | Port of Gibraltar |
Clocks in Gibraltar are 1 h ahead of Safi right now, so a 16 h 53 min journey lands 17 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gibraltar
Crossing from Morocco into Gibraltar: money changes from the Dirham to the Pound (GIP); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +350; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book ferries from Safi to Gibraltar
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Gibraltar
Live rooms and prices for Gibraltar are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Gibraltar
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 Gibraltar from Safi?
557 km (346 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Safi; by road roughly 680 km (422 mi).
How long does it take to get from Safi to Gibraltar 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 Safi and Gibraltar?
Gibraltar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Gibraltar against Africa/Casablanca).
What currency do I need in Gibraltar?
The Pound (GIP).
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.