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Motril to Al Hoceima Ferry: Summer Route, Car and Documents
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The ferry from Motril to Al Hoceima is a summer route: it operates only a few months a year and with few sailings a week. It leaves from the port of Motril, in Granada, for the port of Al Hoceima, in the Rif.
Aggregators cite Trasmed and Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria). Baleà ria bought almost all of Armas's routes and is sold alongside that brand, with a redirect to Baleà ria. If the timetable shows no sailings for your date, there is no service that day.
Morocco is not in the EU: you need a valid passport. If you have a Moroccan passport or dual nationality, bring your Moroccan documents and, if you live in Europe, your residence permit.
If your date does not appear, AlmerÃa to Nador or Motril to Tanger Med are the closest alternatives.
Motril to Al Hoceima ferry timetable
This is a seasonal route. The timetable below shows only the sailings that are on sale: if none appears for your date, there is no ferry that day. According to aggregator data, the service was concentrated from June to September.
From Al Hoceima to Motril
The return has its own page: Al Hoceima to Motril 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 Motril to Al Hoceima ferry
Aggregators cite Trasmed alongside Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria), with a few trips a week in summer. Baleà ria has bought almost all of Armas's routes, and those that still carry the Armas brand are redirected to Baleà ria; confirm that this specific route is included and whether there will be sailings in summer.
The timetable tells you what sails on your date; if you see the Armas brand, the booking ends up with Baleà ria.
Motril to Al Hoceima ferry price
If there is a sailing on your date, the price above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a car. In summer, with few sailings, demand rises a lot. It also changes with the car and the accommodation.
Children, babies and discounts
Children and babies have their own fare: enter the age of each traveller when searching. It is an international route: resident and large family discounts do not apply. Minors need their own passport.
Motril to Al Hoceima ferry with a car
If the sailing takes vehicles, enter the type, make and model when searching. Al Hoceima is in the Rif, a long way from Tanger Med: for the north of the country by road, this route saves you many hours at the wheel.
What you need to take your car to Morocco
- The car's vehicle registration document and a valid driving licence.
- Insurance with the highest possible cover and a green card valid for Morocco.
- Temporary import declaration (D16TER), which you can fill in and print before you arrive and present at customs at the border.
- If the car is not yours, an authorisation document validated by the Moroccan embassy or consulate in Spain.
- The car that goes in is the one that comes out: it is registered. It can stay up to six months a year and a maximum of three in a row.
Ports of Motril and Al Hoceima
Port of Motril
How to get to Motril port
Motril port is on the coast of Granada, about 70 km from the city. You get there by the A-44 from Granada and by the A-7 from AlmerÃa and Málaga. With a car, follow the boarding signs. Public transport.
Arriving at Al Hoceima
Al Hoceima is a city on the coast of the Rif. When you disembark you go through police and customs.
Documents for travelling from Motril to Al Hoceima by ferry
If you travel with a Spanish (or EU) passport
- Valid passport, with more than six months of validity. The national ID card (DNI) is not accepted to enter 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 hold Spanish or another 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 entry 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 centre.
Money
You can carry up to 2,000 dirhams without declaring it. It is forbidden to take Moroccan currency out of Morocco, and from 100,000 dirhams you must declare it. Keep your exchange receipts.
I Love Ferry tips for Motril to Al Hoceima
- Check beforehand that there is a ferry on your dates: it is a small, seasonal route.
- Have a plan B: AlmerÃa–Nador has more sailings and brings you closer to the eastern Rif.
- With a Moroccan passport, check the expiry date before booking.
- Arrive with time to spare if you have a car, especially in summer.
Why book Motril to Al Hoceima with I Love Ferry
- You see whether there is a sailing on your date and which ferry company runs it.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- If there is a change, a member of our team looks after you.
If there is no sailing to Al Hoceima on your date
- AlmerÃa to Nador ferry: a more frequent service to the north-east of Morocco.
- Motril to Nador ferry: also seasonal.
- Motril to Tanger Med ferry: daily service, with a long crossing.
Frequently asked questions about the Motril to Al Hoceima ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Motril to Al Hoceima all year round?
No: it is a seasonal summer route with few sailings a week. If your date shows no sailings in the timetable, there is no ferry that day.
Which ferry company runs Motril to Al Hoceima?
Aggregators cite Trasmed and Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria). Baleà ria, which has bought almost all of Armas's routes (it is sold alongside the Armas brand and redirects to Baleà ria); whether there will be sailings next season is still to be confirmed.
How long does the ferry from Motril to Al Hoceima take?
It is a crossing of several hours, shorter than Motril to Tanger Med. The timetable shows the duration of each sailing.
What documents do I need?
A valid passport with more than six months of validity; the national ID card (DNI) is not accepted. With a car, the vehicle registration document, insurance with a green card and the D16TER declaration.
I have a Moroccan passport and live in Spain: what should I bring?
Your valid Moroccan passport and, to return to Europe, your valid residence permit. If you have dual nationality, bring both passports.
Can I take my car to Al Hoceima?
If the sailing takes vehicles, yes. Declare the type, make and model when booking. The car that goes into Morocco is the one that comes out.
What alternative do I have if there is no ferry to Al Hoceima?
AlmerÃa to Nador, with more sailings, or Motril to Tanger Med, with a daily service and a long crossing.
Where is Al Hoceima?
It is a city on the coast of the Rif, in the north of Morocco, far from Tanger Med and closer to Nador.
Can I travel with a dog?
The requirements to enter Morocco include a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an animal health certificate. Confirm what the ferry company on your sailing accepts.
Is there a resident or large family discount?
No, because it is an international route. Children and babies have their own fare.
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