Port of Marseille: map and access
La Méridionale ships for Porto-Vecchio, Tangier and Propriano sail from the port of Marseille. The port of Marseille Porte Chanterac (Gate 1), located not far from the city centre and close to Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre, is accessible by vehicle and by public transport.
Traveller access to the port
La Méridionale passengers at the port of Marseille are welcomed at the Arenc passenger terminal, located less than a kilometre north of place de la Joliette. Vehicles should go to Gate 1, foot passengers to Gate 2.
View or download our map of the port of Marseille to locate the access gates.
Tips for boarding
The port of Marseille's "Euroméditerranée" district is undergoing major renovation. Work is carried out regularly and may cause traffic and access difficulties around the port of Marseille. To make sure you arrive on time with total peace of mind, think ahead!
For Corsica
To board at the port of Marseille with total peace of mind, we advise you to arrive:
- at the latest 1 hour before the ferry departure time for foot passengers
- at the latest 1 and a half hours for vehicles.
When you arrive at the passenger terminal, you must show boarding staff:
- your ticket
- proof of identity for each passenger
- vehicle papers
Access to the ship may be refused if you arrive late or if you do not have the right paperwork for travelling to Corsica.
Download our access map for the port of Marseille for departures to Corsica.
TRAVELLING TO CORSICA - ACCESS MAP FOR THE PORT OF MARSEILLE
Travelling to Morocco
We advise you to arrive at the port of Marseille for boarding to Tangier:
- at the earliest 7 hours before departure
- at the latest 2 hours before departure
Before boarding, make sure you have all paperwork required:
- your ticket
- valid proof of identity for each traveller (passport, national ID card, residence permit, etc.)
- vehicle papers
Moroccan authorities require additional documents to enter the country. We advise you to view our dedicated page to check you have all the documents required for boarding for your Marseille-Tanger-Med crossing.
If you are travelling to Morocco, download our access map for the port of Marseille.
TRAVELLING TO MOROCCO - ACCESS MAP FOR THE PORT OF MARSEILLE
Adresse
Adresse : Gare Maritime de Marseille -Terminal 1- Arenc - 13002 Marseille
Coordonnées GPS : 43.243005, 5.367322
Itineraries to the port of Marseille
By public transport
- Tramway Line T2 Arenc-le-Silo/ la Blancarde: get off at the Arenc-Silo Terminus
- Tube Line 2, Ste-Marguerite Dromel/ Bougainville: get off at the Joliette station
The journey to reach the pedestrian access to the port of Arenc in Marseille is direct from Saint-Charles train station (tube line 2)
RTM : transports en commun de Marseille
From Aix-en-Provence
- Take the A51 direction Marseille/Aéroport de Marignane
- Take the A7 direction Marseille
- Take Exit 36 A557/Vieux-Port
- Take Exit 3 Arenc/Gare Maritime
- Then follow the access map
From Montpellier
- Take the A9 direction Nîmes/Lyon
- Take the A54 direction Arles/Marseille/Aix
- Take the N113 Exit 9
- Take the A55/Martigues/Marseille, the A55 direction Marseille/Vieux port
- Take Exit 4 Les Ports/Gare Maritime Arenc
- Then follow the access map
From Toulon
- Take the A55 direction Marseille
- Take the Prado Carénage Tunnel and the Major Tunnel
- Take the Exit Les Ports
- Then follow the access map
BOARDING WITH A PET
Pets are welcome on-board and must be declared during booking.
Facilities on-board intended for travellers (cabins, decks, restaurants, lounges, etc.) are not accessible to pets. Pets travel in their owner's car (for Corsica) or in our air-conditioned kennel (for Corsica and Morocco routes).
Remember to bring water and food as well as a carrier for small dogs and cats.
To travel to Morocco with a dog or a cat, the animal must:
- be identified (chip or tattoo)
- have a passport
- have up-to-date vaccinations and be vaccinated against rabies.
A health certificate drawn up by a veterinarian must also be shown on arrival in Morocco.
