Ferry Tangier Med – Motril
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Timetables and online booking
Tangier Med – Motril with Baleària
Tangier Med – Motril takes you back to the Costa Tropical in about eight hours. Check the dates open in the search engine before booking.
The ships have lounges, outdoor decks and catering services; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage during the crossing.
At Tangier Med, the boarding queue can be long in summer: arrive with a margin. Keep your tickets and papers to hand.
Tangier Med – Motril at a glance
- Company Baleària
- Crossing time about 8 hours
- Sailings one sailing a day
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board lounges, bar or catering, outdoor decks
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Tangier Med
Tangier Med is the great modern port on the Strait of Gibraltar, opened in 2007 on the Moroccan coast, about forty kilometres east of Tangier. It handles heavy container traffic and has a passenger terminal from which ferries leave for Sète, Marseille, Genoa, Barcelona and the ports of southern Spain. Allow a margin for police and customs formalities before boarding, especially in summer.
Motril
Ferries from Morocco dock at Motril, a few minutes from the centre and the coast. The A-44 motorway climbs to Granada, while the A-7 follows the coast to Málaga and Almería. Allow time for the checks in high season.
Ferry Tangier Med – Motril: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Tangier Med to Motril?
About 8 hours at sea. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Tangier Med and Motril?
Baleària generally offers one sailing a day. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Tangier Med to Motril?
Baleària, the Spanish company Baleària, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Tangier Med and Motril?
Yes, the ferry’s garage takes cars, motorhomes and two-wheelers. Give the size of your vehicle when you book.
How do I book a ferry from Tangier Med to Motril?
Choose your dates in the search engine on this page, compare the available crossings and confirm your ticket online. The fare depends on the date, the accommodation on board, any vehicle and the number of passengers.
