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Almería to Nador Ferry: Car, Passport and Customs for Morocco
With Balearia · 4 to 6 daily departures · 5:15 hour - 9 hours
The Almería to Nador ferry links the port of Almería with the port of Beni Ansar, next to the city of Nador, in Morocco. It is operated by Baleària and GNV, with daytime and overnight departures.
With a Spanish passport you need a valid passport with more than six months of validity: the ID card (DNI) is not accepted. With a car, bring its papers, insurance with the highest cover and the D16TER form.
If you live in Spain with a Moroccan passport, to return bring your valid passport and your valid residence permit, or a Schengen visa.
During the Operation Strait Crossing (Operación Paso del Estrecho), from 15 June to 15 September, demand is higher.
Almería Nador ferry timetable
There are daytime and overnight departures, with several a day in high season. In the search you see those for your date: ferry company, departure and arrival time, in the local time of each port. The difference with Spain can change depending on the time of year, so check the arrival time carefully.
Fast ships cross in a few hours; conventional overnight ships take a whole night. If you are travelling with a car, the daytime departure lets you arrive in daylight to continue by road.
From Nador to Almería
The return has its own page: Nador Almería ferry.
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Almería to Nador take?
It depends on the ship: from a few hours on the fast ones to a whole night on the conventional ones. In the timetable you see the duration of each departure. Add boarding, which starts early with a car, and the Moroccan police and customs checks, which take longer in summer.
Who runs the ferry from Almería to Nador
The route is operated by Baleària and GNV, two competitors with different ships: Baleària combines fast daytime ships and overnight ones; GNV, with an overnight ship and cabins, accepts pets and publishes its confirmed departures for the whole summer season.
The former Naviera Armas also served this line.
Almería Nador ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent price for one adult without a vehicle. It is a route with high family demand, and the price goes up during the Operation Strait Crossing. The total depends on:
- The ferry company and the ship: Baleària and GNV have different fares and types of ship.
- The accommodation: a reclining seat or a cabin, useful on overnight departures.
- The car: depending on type and dimensions; enter the make and model when you search.
Almería Nador ferry with a car
It is one of the most used routes for crossing to Morocco with a fully loaded car. This is what you need:
- The original vehicle registration document and a valid driving licence.
- Insurance with the highest cover: check that the green card includes Morocco.
- If the car is not yours, a transfer-of-use document validated by the Moroccan Embassy or consulate in Spain.
- The D16TER temporary import form: you can fill it in and print it beforehand and hand it in at customs.
The car that enters Morocco is the same one that must leave, and it can stay up to six months a year and three consecutive months. The dimensions you enter when booking must match those of the car, roof rack included, or you may be charged the difference or refused boarding.
Travelling to Morocco with a dog from Almería
GNV accepts pets on the route: there is a “Four-legged friends” cabin, with limited spaces and a maximum of two animals, and kennels on deck. The pet is included in the booking. Baleària has its own conditions: a carrier of up to 10 kg in the lounges, a pet-friendly cabin and a kennel, depending on the ship.
Morocco requires a passport or animal health certificate, a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination, and sometimes an antibody test with time limits. Check the official requirements before you travel. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
The ports of Almería and Nador
Port of Nador
How to get to the port of Almería
Ferries to Morocco leave from the Almería ferry terminal, on the Muelle de Ribera, next to the centre. With a car, follow the boarding signs for Nador and have the documents of all travellers to hand. The check-in cut-off time is on your ticket: with a car, arrive much earlier than on foot.
In July and August, avoid weekends if you can: they have the biggest crowds.
Arriving in Nador: Beni Ansar and the border with Melilla
The ship arrives at the port of Beni Ansar (Beni Enzar), which serves the city of Nador and is very close to the border with Melilla. Here you go through police control and Moroccan customs. With a car, you drive out by road towards Nador and the rest of the Rif and Morocco. On foot, you go by taxi.
If you want to go to Melilla, also see the Almería Melilla ferry, which is a domestic route.
Documents to travel to Nador by ferry
If you are a Spanish citizen
- Passport with more than six months of validity. The ID card is not valid.
- No visa for tourism: maximum stay of 90 days per six-month period.
- Children: their own passport and, if they do not travel with both parents, a travel authorisation.
If you have a Moroccan passport or dual nationality
To enter Morocco, check with the Moroccan consulate which document you should use and whether your Spanish-registered car follows the same temporary import rules. To return to Spain as a non-EU national, bring your valid passport and your valid residence permit, or a Schengen visa. If the police do not admit the passenger because of inadequate documents, the ferry company does not refund the ticket.
Entry and exit checks
GNV warns that the EU Entry/Exit System checks, which register non-EU nationals, apply on this route. Morocco limits local currency: up to 2,000 dirhams without declaring, and the local currency cannot be taken out. Keep your exchange receipts. Medicines should be in their original packaging and with a prescription.
I Love Ferry tips for the Almería Nador ferry
- Avoid weekends in July and August: they have the longest queues at the port.
- Book the car early: vehicle spaces are limited in summer.
- Fill in the D16TER beforehand and bring it printed: you save time at customs.
- If the car is not yours, ask the consulate for the transfer document in good time.
- Look at both ferry companies: a fast daytime ship is nothing like a night in a cabin, and the price changes too.
Why book the Almería Nador ferry with I Love Ferry
- You compare Baleària and GNV in a single search and choose ship and time.
- You pay the ferry company's official price and receive its booking reference.
- You enter car, pet and ages when you search and the price is calculated for you.
- If anything changes, a person from our team in Jávea will help you.
Other ways to cross to Morocco by ferry
- Nador Almería ferry: the return.
- Motril Nador ferry: from the port of Motril.
- Barcelona Nador ferry: a long crossing from Catalonia.
- Algeciras Tanger Med ferry: if your destination is north-western Morocco.
Frequently asked questions about the Almería Nador ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry companies run the Almería to Nador ferry?
Baleària and GNV, with daytime and overnight departures.
Can I go to Nador with my ID card?
No. Spanish nationals need a passport with more than six months of validity.
I have a Moroccan passport and live in Spain: what do I need to return?
A valid passport and your valid residence permit for Spain; without it, a Schengen visa. If the police do not admit you because of inadequate documents, the ferry company does not refund the ticket.
I have Spanish-Moroccan dual nationality: which document do I travel with?
Check with the Moroccan consulate which document to use to enter and leave.
What papers do I need to take the car to Morocco?
Vehicle registration document, driving licence, insurance with the highest cover and the D16TER temporary import form. If the car is not yours, a transfer document validated by the Moroccan consulate.
How long can my car stay in Morocco?
Up to six months a year and a maximum of three consecutive months. The same car that entered must leave.
Is the fast ship or the overnight one better?
The fast one saves hours and sails by day; the overnight one lets you sleep in a cabin and arrive in the morning. With children and a lot of luggage, many people prefer the overnight one.
Where does the ferry arrive in Nador?
At the port of Beni Ansar (Beni Enzar), near the city of Nador and very close to the border with Melilla.
How many dirhams can I take?
Up to 2,000 without declaring, and the local currency of Morocco cannot be taken out. Keep your exchange receipts.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes. GNV has a cabin for pets and kennels on deck; Baleària has a carrier, a pet-friendly cabin or a kennel. Morocco requires a microchip and a rabies vaccination.
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