The Distance Between Morocco and Italy: A Comprehensive Guide

The geographical separation between Morocco in Africa and Italy in Europe presents various travel options, each with its own distance and travel time. Whether you're considering a direct flight, a scenic ferry route, or simply curious about the straight-line distance, this guide provides a detailed overview.

Straight-Line Distance

The shortest distance (air line) between Morocco and Italy is 1,271.24 miles (2,045.86 kilometers).

  • Distance between centroids: 1,040 km
  • Calculated based on main borders (including major islands): 2,072 kilometers (1,288 miles)
  • Shortest distance between major cities (Oujda → Milan): 1,523 km

The geographic midpoint between Morocco and Italy is 635.62 mi (1,022.93 km) distance between both points in a bearing of 54.00°.

The initial bearing on the course from Morocco to Italy is 54.00° and the compass direction is NE.

Distances Between Cities

Here's a breakdown of distances between specific cities in Morocco and Italy:

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City in Morocco City in Italy Distance (kilometers)
Salé Parma 1,890 km
Fes Rome 1,764 km
Meknes Rome 1,814 km
Casablanca Milan 1,948 km
Fes Parma 1,775 km
Casablanca Verona 2,063 km
Agadir Milan 2,337 km
Tétouan Parma 1,679 km
Rabat Palermo 1,871 km
Mohammedia Milan 1,926 km
Rabat Parma 1,895 km
Oujda Milan 1,523 km
Marrakesh Parma 2,161 km
Kenitra Parma 1,859 km
El Jadida Milan 2,032 km
Oujda Parma 1,533 km
Marrakesh Rome 2,148 km
El Jadida Parma 2,065 km
Tangier Rome 1,725 km
Agadir Naples 2,441 km

Flights

The flight distance between the nearest airports Morocco (CMN) and Italy (CIA) is 1,227.52 mi (1,975.50 km). This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 2h 49min.

  • Similar flight routes: CMN → FCO , CMN → PSA , CMN → BLQ , CMN → NAP , AGP → CIA

Ferry Travel from Italy to Morocco

Ferries from Italy travel to Morocco with weekly connections. Specifically, you can reach the port of Tanger Med in Morocco from 2 ports in Italy: Genoa and Civitavecchia.

Key Information About Ferry Travel:

  • Routes: Genoa to Tanger Med, Civitavecchia to Tanger Med
  • Availability: The ferry crossing from Genoa to Tanger Med is available year round with up to 4 weekly crossings in the summer months.
  • Departure Times: The earliest ferries usually depart from the port of Genoa in Italy between 12:00 and 13:30, reaching the port of Tanger Med between 14:00 and 23:15 the evening after next.
  • Ticket Prices: The price of a standard ferry Italy - Morocco ticket ranges from about €100 to over €200, depending mainly on the season and port of departure.
  • Discounts: Discounts for Italy - Morocco ferry routes are primarily age-based.
  • Ferry Type: The ferries traveling from Italy to Morocco are conventional.
  • Arrival Time: If you are traveling in high season or on a weekend, we recommend you arrive at the ports of Genoa and Civitavecchia well in advance to avoid overcrowding. For travelers with accompanied vehicles, it is advisable to report at embarkation at least 5 hr before departure.
  • Port Location: The Tanger Med mega port is located 50 km northeast of Tangier.
  • Vehicle Transport: Yes, the ferry from Italy to Morocco has car decks for the transport of motor vehicles.
  • Luggage: On GNV ferries, there is no specific weight limit for luggage. You can carry up to 2 pieces of luggage.
  • Cabins: All ferries traveling from Italy to Morocco have different kinds of cabins: from single beds (women’s/men’s cabins), to whole cabins with a window and even suites (double-bed or triple).
  • Pets: Pets are welcome on the ferry from Italy to Morocco. Dedicated areas are available for dogs and cats, while smaller animals must be transported in cages provided by the passenger. Pets are not permitted in pullman seating areas, common lounges or standard cabins.

Countries Separated by Similar Distances

The following list contains countries that are separated by a similar distance as it is between Morocco and Italy.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Spain Serbia 2,073 km
Italy Sweden 2,073 km
Spain Kosovo 2,064 km
Brazil Uruguay 2,063 km
Spain Slovakia 2,062 km
Peru Panama 2,062 km
China Nepal 2,062 km
Brazil Suriname 2,058 km
Ecuador Honduras 2,082 km
France Estonia 2,055 km
Colombia Belize 2,085 km
Italy Estonia 2,054 km
Italy Norway 2,088 km
Ecuador El Salvador 2,094 km

Italy is just as far away from Morocco as Morocco from Rome (1,972 km), Paris (2,000 km), Milan (1,987 km), Naples (2,056 km).

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