Motril – Tangier Med

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Motril – Tangier Med

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Ferry from Motril to Tangier Med

Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Motril and Tangier Med. Balearia provides the ferry from Motril to Tangier Med. Motril Tangier Med ferries cost between $256 and $1010, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Motril to Tangier Med?

The earliest Motril Tangier Med ferry typically departs Motril at about 13:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 14:00.

How long is the ferry from Motril to Tangier Med?

Ferries from Motril to Tangier Med sail in around 8 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Motril Tangier Med Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 7 weekly sailings from Motril to Tangier Med provided by Balearia. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Motril to Tangier Med?

The price of a ferry from Motril to Tangier Med typically range between $252* and $1004*. On average the Motril Tangier Med ferry is $599*. The cheapest Motril Tangier Med ferry prices start from $252*. The average price for a foot passenger is $229*. The average price for a car is $669*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

What is the distance from Motril to Tangier Med?

The distance between Motril to Tangier Med is approximately 150 miles (241km) or 130 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Motril to Tangier Med with a car?

Yes, Motril Tangier Med ferries allow cars onboard with Balearia between Motril and Tangier Med. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Motril and Tangier Med use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Motril to Tangier Med?

Balearia allow foot passengers on Motril Tangier Med ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Motril to Tangier Med?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Motril to Tangier Med.

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Motril - Tangier Med Route summary
Departure Country Spain
Destination Country Morocco
No. of Operators 1
Operators Balearia
Average Price A$353*
Average Weekly Sailings 6
Average Sailing Duration 7h 57m
Fastest Sailing Duration 6h 30m
First Ferry 14:00
Distance 130 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Motril to Tangier Med Ferry Most Popular Questions

Motril Guide

Located in the Spanish province of Granada is the town of Motril which is the second largest town located on the Mediterranean Sea coast.. The town is around 70 km from the city of Granada, close to the Guadalfeo River and nestling in the foothills of the Sierra Lujar mountains, midway between Malaga and Almeria. For any visitor choosing to explore the delights of the coastal and inland region of Andalusia, Motril is the perfect town in which to be based. The many tourists who visit the town enjoy its beaches and sunny weather, the lovely local produce and the town and surrounding region's cultural heritage. The town is also the main shopping hub for the Costa Tropical and therefore has excellent shops, a hypermarket, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Granada's coast enjoys a subtropical climate, and its clear, warm, waters of the Mediterranean Sea make it the perfect location for water sports. Scuba divers also head to the area to experience one of the most beautiful sea floors on the Andalusian coastline.

In the pretty marina you will find water sports facilities and boat excursions. Ferries from the port depart to Melilla, Al Hoceima and Nador.


Tangier Med Guide

Tangier-Med is a cargo port located around 40 km to the east of the Moroccan city of Tangier and is one of the largest ports on the Mediterranean Sea and in Africa by capacity, and was opened in 2007. The second phase of construction in the port began in 2009 in order to cater for the growing demand of the port's services. As well as catering for cargo, Tangier-Med is also home to a new passenger terminal, which replaces the city of Tangier's port as the destination for ferries and passenger ships arriving from Europe. Located inside the terminal building you will fine a Bureau de Change, ATMs, and a small shop selling newspapers, book, cigarettes and snacks etc. There is also a café on the upper floor.

The history of Tangier is very rich, due to the historical presence of many civilizations and cultures starting from before the 5th century BC. Between the period of being a strategic Berber town and then a Phoenician trading centre to the independence era around the 1950s, Tangier was a refuge for many cultures. In 1923, Tangier was considered as having international status by foreign colonial powers, and became a destination for many European and American diplomats, spies, writers and businessmen.

Motril to Tangier Med
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 31/3/2025 and 6/4/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Balearia 13:30 20:30 7 hours Mon
Balearia 13:30 21:30 8 hours Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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