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Nador to Motril Ferry: Seasonal Route, Car and Documents
With Balearia
There is a direct ferry from Nador to Motril only in summer: according to Ferryhopper, the route is advertised under the Naviera Armas brand (now operated by Baleà ria), which is sold at the same time and redirects to Baleà ria, from July to early September, with fewer return sailings than outward ones. Outside the season there is no direct ferry.
Alternatives for getting back from Nador to the mainland: Nador–AlmerÃa (Baleà ria and Trasmed, almost daily), Nador–Barcelona or Nador–Sète (GNV). You can also cross the border from Beni Enzar into Melilla and take a ferry from there.
To enter the EU you need a valid passport and, if you are not an EU citizen, a valid residence permit or a Schengen visa.
Nador to Motril ferry timetable
It is a seasonal route. The timetable below shows only what is on sale. According to the aggregators, the crossing takes between five and six hours.
From Motril to Nador
To go to Morocco: Motril 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 Motril ferry
The direct summer route is advertised under the Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria) brand, according to Ferryhopper. Baleà ria has bought almost all of Armas's routes: the brand is sold at the same time and redirects to Baleà ria. The route does not appear in Ferryhopper's annual summary, so check that there is a sailing on your date.
If you want a regular service to Nador, the port with a ferry all year round is AlmerÃa, with Baleà ria and Trasmed; GNV links Nador with Barcelona and with Sète.
Nador to Motril ferry price
If there is a sailing on your date, the price above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a car. It changes with the date (demand rises when returning to Europe in summer), the car and the accommodation.
Children, babies and discounts
Children and babies have their own fare: enter the age of each traveller. International route: there is no resident or large family discount. Minors need their own passport.
Nador to Motril ferry with a car
State the type, make and model when searching. From Motril, the A-44 takes you to Granada and the A-7 to AlmerÃa and Málaga.
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.
Ports of Nador and Motril
Port of Nador
Port of Motril
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 Motril
The port of Motril is on the coast of Granada, about 70 km from the provincial capital. You arrive in the EU: passport control and, with a non-EU passport, entry checks.
How to get from Nador to Motril without a direct ferry
The AlmerÃa ferries and the direct Motril ones arrive at the port of Beni Enzar, about 13 km from Nador and very close to the border with Melilla.
If you combine a ferry to Melilla with an overland crossing, allow for the border control and customs. Exact conditions for the crossing by nationality and with a car: ask the consulate or the ferry company before booking.
Documents for travelling from Nador to Motril 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.
I Love Ferry tips for Nador to Motril
- Check there is a sailing on the day you want to return: it is a seasonal route.
- Have a plan B with AlmerÃa: almost daily.
- Valid residence permit if you are not an EU citizen.
- Same car both ways: it is what customs records.
Why book Nador to Motril with I Love Ferry
- You see whether there is a sailing and which ferry company it is.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive their booking reference.
- If there is a change, a person from the team will help you.
Alternatives if there is no direct ferry to Nador
There is no direct ferry outside summer. These are the real alternatives between mainland Spain and Nador:
- AlmerÃa–Nador: the usual option, with an almost daily service. AlmerÃa Nador ferry and Nador AlmerÃa ferry.
- Barcelona–Nador with GNV, a crossing of more than a day: Barcelona Nador ferry and Nador Barcelona ferry.
- Sète–Nador with GNV, for those coming from France: Sète Nador ferry and Nador Sète ferry.
- Melilla and the border: ferry from Motril, AlmerÃa or Málaga to Melilla and an overland crossing to Beni Enzar: Motril Melilla ferry, AlmerÃa Melilla ferry and Málaga Melilla ferry.
From Motril there are also summer ferries to Al Hoceima and daily ones to Tanger Med, but they arrive in other parts of Morocco, far from Nador.
Frequently asked questions about the Nador to Motril ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Nador to Motril?
Only in summer: according to Ferryhopper there is a direct route from July to early September, about three sailings a week, under the Naviera Armas brand (now operated by Baleà ria), which redirects to Baleà ria. Outside the season there is none.
What do I do if there is no direct ferry on my date?
Use AlmerÃa, which has an almost daily service to Nador, or take a ferry to Melilla and cross the Beni Enzar border. First check which documents each crossing requires.
Which ferry company runs Nador to Motril?
Baleà ria, which has bought almost all of Naviera Armas's routes (now operated by Baleà ria); it may appear under the Armas brand and redirects to Baleà ria. Whether there are sailings on your date has to be checked in the search.
How long does the ferry from Nador to Motril take?
According to the aggregators, between five and six hours. The timetable shows the duration of each sailing.
What do I need to enter Spain with a Moroccan passport?
A valid passport and a valid residence permit or Schengen visa. This is what GNV publishes for international routes; confirm the document with the ferry company for your sailing.
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.
What papers do I need with a car?
The vehicle registration document, the insurance and the D16TER declaration from entry. The car that leaves must be the one that came in.
Where is the port of Motril?
On the coast of Granada, about 70 km from the provincial capital.
What alternative do I have for returning to Spain?
AlmerÃa–Nador, with Baleà ria and Trasmed and almost daily sailings; Barcelona–Nador or Sète–Nador with GNV; or a ferry to Melilla and a crossing of the Beni Enzar border.
Is there a resident or large family discount?
No: it is an international route.
Can I travel with a dog?
It depends on the ferry company for your sailing. Add it when booking and confirm the health requirements for entering Spain.
Ferry deals to Motril
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