PORTMARSEILLE
La Méridionale's ships to Corsica and Morocco depart from the port of Marseille. For Corsican destinations, access to the commercial port is close to the city center and close to the Terrasses du Port shopping center. For North African and Moroccan destinations, access is further north. The Marseille commercial port is accessible both by car and by public transport.
Passenger access to the port of Marseille
Pedestrian passengers for La Méridionale's crossings to Corsica are welcomed at the Arenc ferry terminal, less than a kilometer north of Place de la Joliette. Hehicles bound for Corsica should enter through Gate 1 "Chanterac", while pedestrians head for Gate 2.
Boarding recommendations
The port of Marseille's "Euroméditerranée" district is undergoing major renovation. Construction work and heavy vehicle traffic can cause traffic and access difficulties to the port of Marseille. For an on-time arrival with peace of mind, plan 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 pedestrians (pedestrian access via Gate 2)
- at the latest 1 hour 30 before for vehicles (vehicle access via Gate 1)
On arrival at the ferry terminal, you must present to the boarding staff:
- your ticket
- valid ID for each passenger
- vehicle papers
You may be denied access to the ship in the event of delays or if you do not have the correct papers to go to Corsica.
Download our access map to the port of Marseille for departure to Corsica.
For Morocco
We advise you to arrive at the port of Marseille (Gate 4 for vehicles and Gate 3C for pedestrians):
- at the earliest 7 hours before departure (vehicle access via Gate 4)
- at the latest 2 hours before departure
Before boarding, make sure you have the necessary documents:
- your ticket
- a valid ID for each traveler (passport, ID card, residence permit...)
- vehicle documents
Moroccan authorities require additional supporting documents to enter the country. We invite you to consult our dedicated page
and that of the Moroccan embassy in your country of residence.
Address
Destination Corsica
Maritime Station - Terminal 1 Arenc
13002 Marseille
Destination Morocco
Port of Marseille - Gate 4 (Cap Janet)
13015 Marseille
Itineraries to the port of Marseille
By public transport
You are boarding for Corsica
- Tramway Line T2 (Arenc-le-Silo/la Blancarde) or T3 (Arenc-le-Silo/Castellane): get off at Arenc-Silo Terminus
- Metro Line M2 (Ste-Marguerite Dromel/Bougainville): get off at the Joliette station
You are boarding for Morocco
Bus Lines 35, 35T, 36, 36B - get off at Terminal Maghreb. The bus stop is located near the port access control and 150m from the check-in desks.
RTM: Marseille public transport
From Aix-en-Provence
- Destination Corsica
- Take the A51 towards Marseille/Aéroport de Marignane
- Take the A7 towards Marseille
- Take Exit 36 A557/Vieux-Port
- Take Exit 3 Arenc/Gare Maritime
- Then follow the access map
- Destination Morocco
- Take the A51 towards Marseille/Aéroport de Marignane
- Take the A55 towards l'Estaque
- Take Exit 5 towards La Calade/Gates 3 and 4
- Follow Gate 4
- Follow the access map
From Montpellier
- Take the A9 towards Nîmes/Lyon
- Take the A54 towards Arles/Marseille/Aix
- Take the N113 exit 9
- Take the A55/Martigues/Marseille A55 direction Marseille/Vieux port
- Destination Corsica: Exit 4 Les Ports/Gare Maritime Arenc
- Destination Morocco: Exit 5 La Calade/Porte 4 towards Porte 4
- Follow the access map
From Toulon
- Take the A55 direction Marseille
- Take the Prado Carénage Tunnel, Vieux-Port and Tunnel de la Major
- Destination Corsica: Les ports exit
- Destination Morocco : Continue on the viaduct, take exit 5 towards L'Estaque/La Calade/Porte 4, towards Gate 4
- Follow the access map
Our destinations
Porto-Vecchio
Tangier
Marseille
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