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Tanger Med to Motril Ferry: Overnight with Baleà ria, Car and Pet
With Balearia · 7 weekly departures · 7 hours and a half
To get from Tanger Med to Motril by ferry, the ferry company is Baleà ria. It leaves from the port of Tanger Med and arrives at Motril, on the Costa Tropical of Granada, after an overnight crossing with a daily departure.
It is the alternative to the Strait for reaching Granada and eastern Andalusia without crossing via Algeciras. With a car, Baleà ria requires a closed ticket for the exact date at Tanger Med.
With a Moroccan passport you need a Schengen visa or a valid EU residence permit. Baleà ria checks your authorisation before boarding.
Motril applies strict health measures to pets coming from Morocco: prepare the documents in good time.
Tanger Med to Motril ferry timetable
Below you will see the real departures for the date you choose. The route has a daily departure and the crossing is overnight: you leave at night and arrive in the morning. Times are local time in each country; pay attention to the arrival time.
For the outbound trip from Spain, see the Motril to Tanger Med 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 Tanger Med to Motril ferry
It is run by Baleà ria, the only ferry company on the line. It has seats, cabins and a car deck. On this route Baleà ria applies its Operation Strait Crossing (Operación Paso del Estrecho, OPE) rules: free changes up to 48 hours before and a closed ticket at Tanger Med.
Tanger Med to Motril ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent one for an adult in a seat. It depends on the accommodation (seat or cabin), the car, the date, and whether it is one way or return. Since it is an overnight crossing, many people choose a cabin. During the OPE there are free changes up to 48 hours before.
Children, minors and discounts
Children and babies have their own fare: enter their age when you search. Resident and large family discounts are for domestic routes and do not apply. Minors need their own passport and, if they are not travelling with both parents, they may be asked for travel authorisation.
Tanger Med to Motril ferry with a car
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- Closed ticket. To enter Tanger Med with a car, Baleà ria requires a ticket for the exact date; otherwise you are redirected to a processing area about 7 km away.
- Vehicle registration document, driving licence and insurance with cover. If the car is not yours, the owner's authorisation document.
- If the car entered Morocco on temporary import, the same car must leave, and with the person who brought it.
Travelling from Tanger Med to Motril with a dog
Baleà ria accepts pets with a passport or veterinary health certificate, microchip, valid rabies vaccination and, depending on the origin, an antibody test done at least three months before. The port of Motril applies strict health measures to pets originating in Morocco: ask before you book. More on travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Tanger Med and Motril
Port of Tánger Med
Port of Motril
How to get to the port of Tanger Med
Tanger Med is on the coast, about 40 km east of Tangier, with motorway access. The advance arrival time Baleà ria asks for on this route appears with different values in its own articles: follow the one on your ticket.
Arriving in Motril: the port and how to continue
You arrive at the port of Motril, on the Costa Tropical of Granada. With a car, you leave by the A-44 towards Granada or by the A-7 towards AlmerÃa and Málaga. It is a good gateway to eastern Andalusia.
Documents: Moroccan passport, residence and dual nationality
The crossing is international: all passengers, including minors, need a valid passport. What else you need depends on your nationality.
If you have a Moroccan passport
- To enter Spain you need a Schengen visa or a valid residence permit from an EU country. A residence permit or a European visa does not on its own replace Morocco's entry requirements, which you can check on the official Accès Maroc portal.
- Before boarding, Baleà ria checks with the European platform that you have a valid visa or authorisation and may deny you access to the ship.
- When you enter Schengen, your personal data and biometrics are recorded (Entry/Exit System, EES).
If you have dual nationality
To enter Spain you can use your European passport. Which document Morocco asks of its nationals on leaving or entering does not appear in the ferry companies' data: ask the Moroccan consulate.
If you are Spanish or another European
When returning from Morocco you need the passport you entered with. The DNI is not valid for entering Morocco.
Minors
Minors need their own passport. If they are not travelling with both parents, the authorities may ask for travel authorisation, the family record book or a birth certificate.
I Love Ferry tips for the Tanger Med to Motril ferry
- Choose it if your destination is Granada or eastern Andalusia. It saves you hours on the road from Algeciras.
- Closed ticket. If the date does not match, you do not get into the port.
- Take a cabin if you travel at night with children.
- Pets: ask first. Motril is stricter than other ports with animals coming from Morocco.
- Give a working mobile number: if they cancel because of bad weather, they notify you by WhatsApp or SMS.
Why book the Tanger Med to Motril ferry with I Love Ferry
- You see the short crossing and the overnight one in a single search.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- You search with your car, pet and each passenger's age.
- A real person helps you if anything changes.
Other ways to cross from Morocco to Spain
- Tanger Med to Algeciras ferry: the shortest, with more departures.
- Tanger Ville to Tarifa ferry: from the centre of Tangier.
- Tanger Med to Barcelona ferry: to Catalonia.
Frequently asked questions about the Tanger Med to Motril ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Who runs the ferry from Tanger Med to Motril?
Baleà ria, the only ferry company on this line. It has seats, cabins and a car deck.
How long does the ferry from Tanger Med to Motril take?
It is an overnight crossing of several hours, not a fast ferry. You can see the exact duration of each departure in the timetable.
Is there a departure every day?
Yes, the line has a daily departure. Confirm your date in the search.
What documents do I need if I have a Moroccan passport?
A valid Moroccan passport and a Schengen visa or a valid EU residence permit. Baleà ria checks your authorisation before boarding.
Which passport do I use if I have dual nationality?
To enter Spain, the European one. What Morocco asks of its nationals on leaving does not appear in the ferry companies' data: check with the consulate.
Why am I asked for a closed ticket at Tanger Med?
Because Baleà ria does not let cars into the port with an open ticket, a ticket for another date or no ticket; they send you to a processing area about 7 km away.
Can I change my ticket?
During the OPE, Baleà ria allows free changes up to 48 hours before. Outside it, it depends on the fare.
Can I take my dog from Morocco to Motril?
Yes, but Motril applies strict health measures to pets originating in Morocco. Prepare a passport or certificate, microchip, rabies vaccination and, depending on the origin, an antibody test.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
Baleà ria offers a change of time or of nearby port and, with no alternative due to force majeure, a free change or a refund.
Why choose Motril instead of Algeciras?
If your destination is Granada, eastern Andalusia or the Levante, the overnight ferry saves you hours on the road. If you are going to Cádiz or Seville, Algeciras is shorter.
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