Africa Morocco Link
Africa Morocco Link 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.