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Nador to Barcelona Ferry: GNV, a Crossing of More Than a Day
With GNV
The ferry from Nador to Barcelona is run by GNV, with weekly departures, on a crossing of more than a day with one or two nights. It leaves from the port of Nador (Beni Ansar) and arrives at the port of Barcelona.
GNV publishes a duration of roughly 27 to 31 hours. It is the direct route to Catalonia: you save the drive from AlmerÃa or Algeciras, in exchange for spending a day or two on board.
To enter the EU you need a valid passport. If you are not an EU citizen, GNV asks for a valid residence permit or a Schengen visa.
Check-in closes several hours before departure: arrive with time to spare.
Nador to Barcelona ferry timetable
Below you can see the departures for the date you choose. There is no ferry every day: GNV publishes only a few departures a week, with more in summer. If your date does not appear, check the days either side.
From Barcelona to Nador
To go to Morocco: Barcelona Nador ferry.
There are no departures scheduled on this route in the coming days. You can travel on these routes:
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Who runs the Nador to Barcelona ferry
It is run by GNV, which publishes Barcelona–Nador in both directions. It is the only ferry company on this route in our data.
GNV has its own luggage rules (no weight limit; up to two suitcases as personal luggage) and pet rules. If you are looking for a short crossing to mainland Spain, look at AlmerÃa.
Nador to Barcelona ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a car. Because this is a crossing of more than a day, what changes the price most is the accommodation (seat or cabin), the date and the car. GNV advertises early-booking discounts on its Morocco routes.
Children, babies and discounts
Children and babies have their own fare: enter the age of each traveller. It is an international route: there is no resident or large family discount. GNV does not accept unaccompanied children under 14; if travelling with only one parent, written authorisation from the other is required.
Nador to Barcelona ferry with a car
GNV accepts cars on this route. The information requested is: the original vehicle registration document and, if you are not the owner, a certified authorisation. State the type and dimensions when booking, roof rack included: if they do not match, GNV may charge you the difference or refuse you boarding.
During the crossing you cannot access the car deck: keep your medication, documents and anything else you need with 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.
- Carry the temporary import declaration (D16TER) you submitted on entry and the car's papers.
- Do not take Moroccan currency out of the country: it is prohibited.
Travelling with a dog on the Nador to Barcelona ferry
GNV accepts dogs and cats in a carrier or kennel, and has the Four-legged Friends cabin with limited places (maximum two animals). There are walking areas on deck. Add the animal when booking and carry the health record and a lead. Travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: night, cabin and closed car deck
On a crossing of more than a day, a cabin is advisable. GNV offers seats and cabins depending on the ship; availability depends on the date. The car deck is closed during the crossing.
GNV is pet friendly: see the dog section.
Ports of Nador and Barcelona
Port of Nador
Port of Barcelona
How to get to the port of Nador (Beni Ansar)
The port is in Beni Ansar, a few kilometres from the city of Nador. You go through Moroccan police and customs before boarding. With a car, carry passports, boarding pass, the car's 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 45 minutes and an hour on foot. Car places are limited in summer.
Arrival at the port of Barcelona
You arrive at the port of Barcelona, now in the EU: you go through border police and, with a non-EU passport, entry checks. Exact GNV terminal and access by public transport.
Documents for travelling from Nador to Barcelona by ferry
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 dual nationality
- Carry your valid Moroccan passport. If you also hold Spanish or other EU nationality, carry 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 entry by the police because of inadequate documents is not refunded, according to GNV's conditions. For Baleà ria, confirm the exact document in their 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 to Barcelona
- Compare with AlmerÃa: if your final destination is not Catalonia, AlmerÃa saves you one or two nights.
- Book a cabin in good time if you are travelling as a family.
- Real car dimensions, with roof rack: GNV checks them.
- Valid residence permit if you are not an EU citizen: without it, the police may refuse you boarding with no refund.
Why book Nador to Barcelona with I Love Ferry
- You enter your car, pet and the age of each traveller and see the final price.
- You pay GNV's price and receive their booking reference.
- If there is a change, a person from our team will help you.
Other ways to return from Morocco to Europe
- Nador AlmerÃa ferry: a much shorter crossing.
- Nador Sète ferry: for France.
- Nador Motril ferry: seasonal route.
Frequently asked questions about the Nador to Barcelona ferry
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Here are the questions travellers ask us most. If yours is not here, our team of real people helps you before, during and after your trip.
See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the Nador to Barcelona ferry?
GNV, which publishes the Barcelona–Nador route in both directions.
How long does the ferry from Nador to Barcelona take?
GNV publishes roughly 27 to 31 hours: a crossing of more than a day with one or two nights.
How many departures are there a week?
Few: GNV publishes one or two a week according to the route data, with more in summer. 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, according to GNV.
I have dual nationality: which passport do I use?
Carry both. In Morocco show the Moroccan one and in Spain the Spanish one. What exactly Morocco requires is still to be confirmed with the consulate.
What papers do I need with a car?
The original vehicle registration document; if you are not the owner, a certified authorisation. The car that leaves Morocco must be the one that came in.
When does check-in close?
Several hours before departure, according to GNV's page. The exact time is on your boarding pass.
Can I access my car during the crossing?
No: the car deck is closed. Keep your medication, documents and anything else you need with you.
What short alternative is there for returning to Spain?
Nador to AlmerÃa, with Baleà ria and GNV, much shorter and with more departures.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes. GNV has a pet cabin with limited places and an outdoor kennel. Add it when booking.
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