Africa Morocco Link (AML) is a ferry company based in Morocco, founded in 2016. It operates maritime connections between Morocco and Spain, with regular crossings between the ports of Tanger Med and Algeciras, and between Tanger Ville and Tarifa.
History AML began operations on 17 June 2016 with the launch of the Tanger Med – Algeciras line. The inaugural departure took place from the port of Algeciras and was operated by the vessel Diagoras.
On 8 April 2024, the Swedish group Stena Line acquired the 49% stake held by Attica Group in AML.
On 4 June 2024, AML inaugurated a new route between Tangier Ville and Tarifa. The first departure took place at 9 a.m. from Tangier Ville and was operated by the vessel Morocco Express 1.
Ownership Initially, AML's capital was majority owned by the Bank of Africa and minority owned by Greek maritime operator Attica Group.
In 2024, Bank of Africa sold its 51% stake to CTM, both of which are part of the Moroccan holding company O Capital Group. A few days later, Attica Group sold its 49% stake to Swedish ferry operator Stena Line.
Routes Tanger Med – Algeciras (launched on 17 June 2016) Tanger Ville – Tarifa (launched on 4 June 2024) Nador – Almería (15 October 2017 – 26 December 2017)
Fleet
Current fleet Ship IMO Built Entered service Length Passengers Speed Flag Route Notes Morocco Star 7803190 1980 2017 152.2 m 935 22 kn Tanger Med – Algeciras Formerly named Prince Joachim. Morocco Sun 7719430 1980 2019 129.65 m 1,000 19 kn Tanger Med – Algeciras Formerly Le Rif. Stena Europe 7901760 1981 Summer 2024 174 m 1,400 19 kn Tanger Med – Algeciras Chartered Morocco Express 1 9216171 2000 31 May 2024 72 m 680 34 kn Tangier Ville – Tarifa Formerly Boraq (Intershipping). Acquired via auction in 2023. HSC Maria Dolores 9333448 2006 June 2024 68.4 m 600 35 kn Tangier Ville – Tarifa Chartered to replace Caldera Vista.
Former fleet Ship IMO Built Entered service Left fleet Route Notes El Venizelos 7907673 1984 2016 2016 Tanger Med – Algeciras Chartered for summer 2016 Marhaba campaign. Aylah 9097331 2009 2016 & 2017 2017 Tanger Med – Algeciras Chartered for summer operations. Queen Nefertiti 9130925 1997 2017 2017 Tanger Med – Algeciras Chartered for summer 2017. Diagoras 8916126 1990 2016 2017 Tanger Med – Algeciras / Nador – Almería Operated during the first year of AML. Galaxy 7516773 1979 2018 2018 Tanger Med – Algeciras Chartered for summer 2018. Nissos Chios 9215555 2007 2019 2019 Tanger Med – Algeciras Temporary replacement of Morocco Star. Amman 9079999 1995 2019 2019 Tanger Med – Algeciras Chartered for summer 2019. Caldera Vista 8900012 1991 2024 2024 Tangier Ville – Tarifa Withdrawn due to ramp incompatibility. Hellenic Highspeed 9141845 1997 2022, 2023 & 2024 2024 Tanger Med – Algeciras Chartered for three Marhaba seasons.
References
External links www.aml.ma