Myrtle Beach to Morocco by Boat: No Direct Route, Weeks via Transshipment
No scheduled passenger or ro-ro freight service connects Myrtle Beach, SC to Morocco. A boat journey requires multiple segments:
Typical Multi-Leg Route
- Myrtle Beach → Charleston (60 mi) or Savannah (150 mi) or Norfolk (350 mi): Truck/barge to deepwater port
- US East Coast → Mediterranean hub: Container ship (14–21 days) to Algeciras, Valencia, Barcelona, or Tangier Med
- Med hub → Casablanca/Tangier Med: Feeder vessel (2–5 days) or truck/rail across Strait
- Total transit: 3–5 weeks door-to-port; +inland delivery in Morocco
Passenger Option (Freighter Travel)
- Book via Maris Freighter Cruises, Strand Travel, or A la Carte Freighter Travel
- US Gulf (Houston, New Orleans) → Casablanca: ~18–25 days
- Cost: $100–$150/day (meals, cabin, port fees included)
- Requirements: Flexible dates, medical fitness, limited cabins (book 6+ months ahead)
Practical Reality
Fly: MYR → CLT/ATL/JFK → CMN (Casablanca) = 16–20 hrs, $800–$1,500. Boat is for cargo, vehicles, or slow-travel enthusiasts — not practical transport.
If shipping a vehicle: RoRo from Baltimore/Brunswick → Casablanca (~3 weeks, $2,000–$4,000) + Moroccan import tax (2.5%–30% by age/engine).