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Motril to Nador Ferry: Seasonal Route, Car and Documents
With Balearia
There is a direct ferry from Motril to Nador only in summer: according to Ferryhopper, Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria) runs it about three times a week from July to early September. Outside the season there is no direct ferry. Confirm with the ferry company.
Alternatives for reaching Nador from the mainland: AlmerÃa–Nador (Baleà ria and Trasmed, almost daily), Barcelona–Nador or Sète–Nador (GNV). There is also the ferry to Melilla and crossing the Beni Enzar border by land.
Morocco is not in the EU: a valid passport is required. With a Moroccan passport or dual nationality, bring your Moroccan documents and your residence permit if you live in Europe.
Motril to Nador ferry timetable
This is a seasonal route. The timetable below shows only what is on sale: if your date does not appear, there is no ferry that day. According to aggregators, there are a few sailings a week in summer and the crossing takes between five and six hours.
From Nador to Motril
The return has its own page: Nador 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 Nador ferry
The only operator listed for Motril–Nador is Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria), with a direct summer route, according to Ferryhopper. The ferry company does not confirm it and the route does not appear in Ferryhopper's annual summary, so check that there is a sailing on your date.
If you want a stable 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.
Motril to Nador 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. It changes with the car and the accommodation.
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.
Motril to Nador ferry with a car
Enter the type, make and model when searching to see the exact price. From Motril, it is a way of entering the north-east of Morocco with a car without crossing the country from Tanger Med.
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 Nador
Port of Motril
Port of Nador
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. Public transport.
Arriving at Nador port (Beni Ansar)
The port is in Beni Ansar, a few kilometres from the city of Nador. When you disembark you go through Moroccan police and customs. There is no data on the terminal or on processing times.
How to get to Nador without a direct ferry from Motril
The AlmerÃa ferries and the direct ones from Motril 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 a land crossing, allow for 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 Motril to Nador 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 Nador
- Check beforehand that there is a sailing on your date.
- Have a plan B: AlmerÃa–Nador has sailings almost every day.
- With a Moroccan passport, check the expiry date and bring your residence permit for the return.
- Car: prepare the D16TER before you arrive.
Why book Motril to Nador 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 its booking reference.
- If there is a change, a member of the team looks after you.
Alternatives if there is no direct ferry to Nador
There is no direct ferry outside the summer. These are the real alternatives between the mainland and Nador:
- AlmerÃa–Nador: the usual option, with an almost daily service. AlmerÃa to Nador ferry and Nador to AlmerÃa ferry.
- Barcelona–Nador with GNV, a crossing of more than a day: Barcelona to Nador ferry and Nador to Barcelona ferry.
- Sète–Nador with GNV, for those coming from France: Sète to Nador ferry and Nador to Sète ferry.
- Melilla and the border: ferry from Motril, AlmerÃa or Málaga to Melilla and a land crossing to Beni Enzar: Motril to Melilla ferry, AlmerÃa to Melilla ferry and Málaga to 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 Motril to Nador ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Motril to Nador?
Only in summer: according to Ferryhopper there is a direct route from July to early September, about three sailings a week, with Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria). Outside the season there is none. Confirm with the ferry company.
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 the ferry to Melilla and cross the Beni Enzar border. Check beforehand what documents each crossing requires.
Which ferry company runs Motril to Nador?
Aggregators cite Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria). It is not confirmed by the ferry company.
How long does the ferry from Motril to Nador take?
According to aggregators, between five and six hours. The timetable shows the exact 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.
Where is Nador port?
In Beni Ansar, a few kilometres from the city of Nador, in the north-east of Morocco.
What alternative is there for getting to Nador by ferry?
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.
Can I take my car?
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.
Is there a resident or large family discount?
No: it is an international route.
Can I travel with a dog?
You need a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an animal health certificate for Morocco. Confirm what the ferry company on your sailing accepts.
Ferry deals to Nador
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