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Nador: ferries, timetables and prices
Nador, in northern Morocco, is one of the main gateways between the Rif region and Europe. From here you can sail with your vehicle to Almeria, Motril and, on longer crossings, to Barcelona and Sete, connecting Spain and France with Morocco. On TheBato you can compare ferry companies, timetables and prices in one search, add your car, van or motorbike and choose between seats and cabins, with support in English, Spanish and Arabic/Riffian.
Tip: in summer, Eid, school holidays and long weekends, ferries from Nador can be very busy. Book as early as possible and compare different days, times and routes (Almeria, Motril, Barcelona and Sete) on TheBato to find more options and better prices.
Ferry timetables from Nador depend on the season and the company, with more departures in summer and around major holidays. As a guideline, Nador ↔ Almeria and Nador ↔ Motril are among the fastest routes and usually take around 5–8 hours, depending on the ship and sea conditions. Longer international crossings from Nador to Barcelona typically take around 27–32 hours, and Nador to Sete around 40–42 hours. On TheBato you can see daytime and overnight departures and choose the option that best fits your plans.
The port of Nador handles both passenger ferries and freight traffic. Facilities include ticket offices and check-in desks, customs and police controls, waiting rooms, toilets, cafés and nearby shops. There are also services for passengers with reduced mobility. At peak times (summer and major holidays), queues can form at security and boarding, so arriving early with all your documents ready is strongly recommended.
We compare multiple ferry companies operating between Nador, Spain and France so you can plan your trip in a single search. Add your vehicle or travel on foot, choose the timetable and onboard accommodation that best suit your needs and pay securely online. Our team is used to helping families, workers and students travelling regularly between Europe and the Rif region, with support in English, Spanish and Arabic/Riffian via WhatsApp and email.
From Nador there are ferries to Almeria and Motril in Spain and, on longer crossings, to Barcelona and Sete. Routes and frequencies depend on the season and ferry company.
The Nador – Almeria crossing usually takes around 7–8 hours, depending on the ship, timetable and sea conditions.
Ferries between Nador and Motril typically take around 5–7 hours on average, depending on the type of vessel and conditions at sea.
The Nador – Barcelona crossing generally takes around 27–32 hours, while the Nador – Sete route is longer and usually lasts about 40–42 hours.
Yes. Most ferries from Nador to Spain and France accept cars, vans and motorbikes. Select “with vehicle” when searching on TheBato and provide the correct type and dimensions when you book.
With a vehicle, plan to arrive 60–90 minutes before departure. Foot passengers should be at the port 45–60 minutes before departure, and earlier on very busy dates such as summer, Eid or long weekends.