Nador to Sète Ferry: GNV, Two-Night Crossing to France

Nador to Sète ferry timetable

Below you can see the departures for the date you choose. GNV lists between one and two departures per week, with more in summer. In the timetable you see the duration and arrival of each.

The previous page mentioned a technical stop in Barcelona. GNV does not mention it on its page: confirm it before counting on it.

From Sète to Nador

To go to Morocco: Sète Nador ferry.

Who runs the Nador Sète ferry

It is run by GNV, which lists Sète–Nador all year round; it is the ferry company on this route.

GNV is pet friendly and has ships with seats and cabins. Its luggage has no weight limit.

Baleària ran this line in the past and it may still be seen on the ferry company's websites, such as ferrybalear.com or ferryibiza.es, but it no longer runs it. Today the only ferry company on the route is GNV.

Nador to Sète ferry price

The price above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a car. On a two-night crossing, the accommodation (seat or cabin) and the car weigh heavily. GNV advertises early booking discounts on this route.

Children, babies and discounts

Children and babies have their own fare: enter the age of each traveller. International route: no resident or large family discount. GNV does not accept unaccompanied minors under 14; if travelling with only one parent, written authorisation from the other is needed.

Nador to Sète ferry with a car

GNV accepts cars. Enter the exact type and measurements when you book, roof rack included. If they do not match, GNV may charge you the difference or refuse boarding. The car deck is closed during the crossing: keep your medication and documents 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.
• 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.

GNV only details the export procedure in the opposite direction, from Sète.

Travelling with a dog on the Nador Sète ferry

GNV accepts dogs and cats in a carrier or kennel, and has the Amigos de cuatro patas cabin with limited places, as well as walking areas on deck. Add the animal when you book and bring a health record and a lead. Travelling by ferry with a dog.

On board: two nights at sea

With about 40 hours of crossing, a cabin stops being a luxury. GNV offers seats and cabins depending on the ship; check what is available on your date. The car deck is closed during the voyage.

Ports of Nador and Sète

Port of Nador

Port of Nador >> How to get there

Port of Sète

Port of Sète >> How to get there

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, bring 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 Sète

You arrive at the Sète ferry terminal, in Languedoc, France. You go through border police and, with a non-EU passport, entry control.

Documents for travelling from Nador to Sète 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 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.

If you are a resident in France, bring your valid French residence permit along with your passport.

GNV warns that on this route the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) checks apply to non-EU travellers.

I Love Ferry tips for Nador Sète

• Compare with Almería plus a drive: Nador–Almería is short and more frequent; Sète pays off if you are heading to Occitania or the south of France and want to avoid days of driving.
• Book a cabin in summer, before the seat places.
• French residence permit or Schengen visa in order: without adequate documents you will not be admitted and there is no refund.
• Same car there and back.

Why book Nador Sète 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 its booking reference.
• If there is a change, a member of our team will help you.

Other ways to return from Morocco to Europe

• Nador Barcelona ferry: shorter, with GNV.
• Nador Almería ferry: short crossing and a drive to France.
• Tanger Med Sète ferry: from the other Moroccan port.

Frequently asked questions about the Nador Sète ferry

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