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Nador to AlmerÃa Ferry: Baleà ria, GNV, Car and Documents
With Balearia · 4 to 6 daily departures · 5:15 hour - 9 hours
The Nador to AlmerÃa ferry is run by Baleà ria and GNV: they sail from the port of Nador (Beni Ansar) and arrive at the port of AlmerÃa. There are departures almost every day, by day and by night.
The previous page also mentioned a fast service and overnight crossings with a cabin. In the timetable you can see the duration of each departure and choose whether you prefer to arrive in daylight or sleep on board.
To enter the EU from Morocco you need a valid passport. If you are not an EU national, GNV also asks for a valid residence permit or a Schengen visa.
With a car, the one that leaves Morocco must be the same one that came in.
Nador to AlmerÃa ferry timetable
Below you can see the departures for the date you choose, with duration and arrival. There is a big difference in duration between day and night departures: the night one is usually longer and lets you sleep in a cabin.
Local time
The departure is in Moroccan time and the arrival in Spanish time: check the difference in the timetable.
From AlmerÃa to Nador
To go to Morocco: AlmerÃa Nador ferry.
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Who runs the Nador AlmerÃa ferry
The route is run by two competing ferry companies: Baleà ria and GNV. The previous page also mentioned the Naviera Armas brand (now operated by Baleà ria): Baleà ria has bought almost all of Armas's routes, and if you see the Armas brand, it is sold at the same time and redirects to Baleà ria.
GNV lists this route as pet friendly and with confirmed trips for the whole summer season. Baleà ria has its own rules on cars and pets: you see them when you book.
Nador to AlmerÃa ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a car. Your price changes with:
- The ferry company and the type of departure: fast, day or night.
- The accommodation: seat or cabin.
- The date: in summer, especially when returning to Europe, demand goes up.
- The car: it is paid separately.
GNV advertises early booking discounts on its Morocco routes: see whether your departure has them.
Children, babies and discounts
Children and babies have their own fare: enter the age of each traveller. It is an international route, with no resident or large family discounts. Minors need their own passport and, if they are not travelling with both parents, written authorisation. GNV does not accept unaccompanied minors under 14.
Nador to AlmerÃa ferry with a car
All the ferry companies on this route accept cars. Enter the type, make and model when you search: the declared measurements must match those of the car, roof rack included, or boarding may charge you the difference or refuse you.
Before leaving Morocco
- The car that leaves must be the one that came in: it is registered with Moroccan customs. If it does not match, there are problems on departure.
- Bring the temporary import declaration (D16TER) that you filed on arrival and the car's papers.
- Do not take Moroccan currency out of the country: it is forbidden.
In AlmerÃa there is no customs procedure for an EU car; travellers with a non-EU passport go through police control.
Travelling with a dog on the Nador AlmerÃa ferry
GNV accepts dogs and cats on the booking: the only indoor accommodation is the Amigos de cuatro patas cabin, with limited places; otherwise, an outdoor kennel. Bring a lead, health record and a muzzle if required. Baleà ria has its own policy; check it when you book. Travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Nador and AlmerÃa
Port of Nador
How to get to the port of Nador (Beni Ansar)
The port is in Beni Ansar, a few kilometres from the city of Nador, in north-eastern Morocco. You go through Moroccan police and customs control before boarding. With a car, have everything ready in your hand: passports, boarding pass, car papers and D16TER.
During Operation Strait Crossing (Operación Paso del Estrecho), from mid-June to mid-September, traffic increases in both directions. Guides recommend avoiding weekends in July and August, and arriving at the port between an hour and a half and three hours early with a car, and between three quarters of an hour and an hour on foot. Car places are limited in summer.
Arriving at the port of AlmerÃa
The port of AlmerÃa is at the Ribera quay, in the city centre, with the train and bus stations a short distance away. By road, it connects with the A-7 towards Granada, Murcia and Málaga: it is a good gateway if you are heading to Murcia, Valencia or Catalonia.
Documents for travelling from Nador to AlmerÃa by ferry
You are returning to the EU: have everything in order before boarding.
If you travel with a Spanish (or EU) passport
- Valid passport, with more than six months of validity. The DNI is not valid for entering Morocco.
- No visa for tourism; maximum stay of 90 days per six-month period.
If you travel with a Moroccan passport or with dual nationality
- Bring your valid Moroccan passport. If you also have Spanish or other EU nationality, bring both passports and show the relevant one at each checkpoint.
- Which document Morocco requires from dual nationals and whether the national identity card is enough: check with the Moroccan consulate before booking.
If you are not from the EU and are returning to Europe
GNV states that non-EU passengers on international routes need a valid passport and a valid residence permit, or a Schengen visa. Anyone refused by the police because of inadequate documents gets no refund, according to GNV's conditions. For Baleà ria, confirm the exact document in its help section.
GNV warns that on this route the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) checks apply to non-EU travellers.
I Love Ferry tips for Nador AlmerÃa
- Book the return at the same time as the outward trip: when returning to Europe in the second half of August and early September, it fills up sooner.
- Choose the night crossing with a cabin if you are travelling with children or have a long drive after AlmerÃa.
- Check your residence permit if you are not an EU national: without it, the police can refuse you boarding and there is no refund.
- Same car there and back: the D16TER requires it.
Why book Nador AlmerÃa with I Love Ferry
- You compare Baleà ria and GNV in the same search.
- You enter your car, pet and the age of each traveller and see the final price.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference; if there is a change, a member of the team will help you.
Other ways to return from Morocco to Europe by ferry
- Nador Motril ferry: seasonal route.
- Nador Barcelona ferry: long crossing with GNV.
- Nador Sète ferry: for France.
- AlmerÃa Nador ferry: the opposite direction.
Frequently asked questions about the Nador AlmerÃa ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry companies run the Nador AlmerÃa ferry?
Baleà ria and GNV. If you also see the Naviera Armas brand (now operated by Baleà ria), it is the same line: Baleà ria bought almost all of its routes and the booking ends up with Baleà ria.
How long does the ferry from Nador to AlmerÃa take?
It depends on the departure: fast day crossings take much less than conventional night ones. The timetable shows the duration of each.
How many departures are there per day from Nador to AlmerÃa?
It is the most frequent route in north-eastern Morocco: there are several departures per day in season. Check your date in the timetable.
What do I need to enter Spain with a Moroccan passport?
A valid passport and a valid residence permit or a Schengen visa, as GNV states. For Baleà ria, confirm the document in its help section.
I have Spanish-Moroccan dual nationality: which passport do I use?
Bring both. In Morocco show the Moroccan one and in Spain the Spanish one. Exactly what Morocco requires is still to be confirmed with the consulate.
What papers do I need with a car?
The vehicle registration document, insurance and the D16TER declaration from your arrival. The car that leaves must be the one that came in.
How early should I arrive at the port of Nador with a car?
Between an hour and a half and three hours early in high season, according to the guides. The cut-off time is on your boarding pass.
What is the difference between the fast and the night departure?
The fast one arrives sooner and usually sails by day, with seats. The night one is longer and lets you have a cabin.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
Write to us with your booking reference to change the departure or ask for a refund according to the ferry company's conditions. In summer, also look at the other ferry company.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes. GNV has a cabin for pets with limited places and an outdoor kennel. Add it when you book.
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