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Tanger Med to Sète Ferry: GNV, Car and Documents
With GNV
To get from Tanger Med to Sète by ferry, the ferry company is GNV. Some sources also mention Baleà ria, which ran Nador–Sète in the past and no longer does; there is no record of it running Tanger Med today. It is the direct route from Morocco to the south of France, with about two nights at sea and a cabin.
It saves you driving across the whole of Spain. There are few sailings a week and they vary between sources: check your date in the search. If you take a car, the car deck is closed during the crossing.
If you have a Moroccan passport, you need a Schengen visa or a valid residence permit to enter France. On this line there are checks under the European Entry/Exit System.
For the customs and export procedure for a car leaving Morocco for France, the ferry companies' data say nothing more.
Tanger Med to Sète ferry timetable
Below you will see the actual departures for the date you choose. The route has few sailings a week, more in summer, and the crossing takes about two nights. Times are local time at each port, and arrivals fall on day +2.
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 Sète ferry
It is run by GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), all year round and with more frequency from June to September. Some sources, such as Ulysse, also mention Baleà ria on Sète–Morocco. Baleà ria ran Nador–Sète in the past and no longer runs it (confirmed by ILF), and it can still be seen on the ferry company's websites such as ferrybalear.com or ferryibiza.es. There is no record of it running Tanger Med–Sète today: the search shows the ferry company that is on sale. GNV has cabins, seats, a pet cabin and a closed car deck.
Tanger Med to Sète ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent one for an adult. On a two-night crossing, what weighs most is the cabin (inside, outside or suite), the car and the date. In June, July, August and September GNV increases the frequency and there is more demand.
Children, minors and discounts
Minors have their own fare. Spanish national discounts do not apply on an international route. Children under 14 cannot travel alone; with only one parent, written authorisation from the other is needed. Those aged 14 to 18 can travel alone with written authorisation.
Tanger Med to Sète ferry with a car
Give the type, make and model when you search: the declared dimensions, roof rack included, must match those of the car or you may be charged the difference or refused boarding.
- Original vehicle registration document and driving licence.
- If the car is not yours, certified authorisation from the owner.
- If it entered Morocco on temporary import, the same car must leave, and with the person who brought it.
- The car deck is closed during the crossing.
For the procedure for taking a car registered in Morocco, or one belonging to a Moroccan resident abroad, out of Morocco, check with Moroccan customs. On arrival, French customs at Sète deal with passengers with cars.
Travelling from Tanger Med to Sète with a dog
With GNV, dogs and cats travel in a carrier or kennel, and there is a pet cabin with limited places; they must be included in the booking. To enter France, EU rules apply (microchip, passport or certificate, rabies vaccination). More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Tanger Med and Sète
Port of Tánger Med
Port of Sète
How to get to the port of Tanger Med
Tanger Med is on the coast, about 40 km east of Tangier, with motorway access. With a car and a two-night crossing, arrive with the maximum margin your ticket indicates.
Arriving in Sète: port and customs
You arrive at the port of Sète, in the south of France, from where roads lead to Montpellier, Marseille or Barcelona. On disembarking, there are passport checks and French customs. GNV records data and biometrics of non-EU passengers with the European EES system on this line.
Documents: Moroccan passport, residence permit and dual nationality
All passengers need a valid passport.
If you have a Moroccan passport
- To enter France: valid passport and a valid residence permit, or a Schengen visa (GNV's rules for non-EU foreigners).
- Your data and biometrics are recorded on entry to Schengen (EES).
- If the police do not admit you because of inadequate documents, there is no refund.
If you have dual nationality
To enter France you can use your European passport. Which document Morocco asks for on exit is set out in official Moroccan sources, not by the ferry companies.
If you are European
A passport is compulsory; the DNI is not valid for Morocco.
I Love Ferry tips for the Tanger Med to Sète ferry
- Compare the total cost with crossing via Algeciras. If your destination is in France, this route saves tolls and days on the road, but the crossing takes two nights.
- Always take a cabin. It is two nights.
- Summer: book months ahead. GNV has more sailings from June to September, and they fill up.
- Print your visa or residence permit. The ferry companies check your authorisation before boarding.
- Take medicines and documents to the cabin: the car deck is closed.
Why book the Tanger Med to Sète ferry with I Love Ferry
- You see which ferry company has a sailing on your date, without searching two websites.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- You search with your car, pet and the age of each passenger.
- A real person helps you if something changes.
Other ways to travel from Morocco to Europe by ferry
- Nador Sète ferry: from the Rif, also with GNV.
- Tanger Med Barcelona ferry: a long crossing to Catalonia.
- Tanger Med Algeciras ferry: the short crossing, then continue by road.
Frequently asked questions about the Tanger Med to Sète ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>How long does the ferry from Tanger Med to Sète take?
About two nights at sea. You can see the exact duration of each sailing in the timetable.
Which ferry company runs Tanger Med–Sète?
GNV, which runs Sète–Morocco all year round. Some sources also mention Baleà ria, which ran Nador–Sète in the past and no longer does; there is no record of it running Tanger Med today.
How many sailings are there a week?
Few, and more from June to September. Sources give different figures: confirm your date in the search.
What documents do I need with a Moroccan passport to enter France?
A valid passport and a valid residence permit, or a Schengen visa, according to GNV's rules.
Which passport do I travel with if I have dual nationality?
To enter France, the European one. What Morocco asks for on exit is set out in official Moroccan sources: check it.
Can I take a car?
Yes. Bring the vehicle registration document and driving licence; if the car is not yours, certified authorisation from the owner. The car deck is closed during the crossing.
What is the EES and does it affect me?
It is the European Entry/Exit System: it records data and biometrics of non-EU foreigners on entering Schengen. GNV applies it on its routes with Morocco.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, with GNV in a carrier or kennel, and there is a pet cabin with limited places. It must be included in the booking.
Can minors travel alone?
Children under 14 cannot. Those aged 14 to 18 can, with written authorisation; if they travel with only one parent, authorisation from the other is needed.
What happens if I am not allowed to board because of my papers?
If the authorities do not admit you because of inadequate documents, there is no refund of the ticket. Check your visa or residence permit before buying.
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