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How to get from Motril to Tangier by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Motril to Tangier ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Motril to Tangier is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Motril to Tangier can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Motril to Tangier ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Baleària or FRS Iberia. This way you can find the best deal on a Motril Tangier ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Baleària or FRS Iberia ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Motril to Tangier simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Motril to Tangier Ferry Information

Port of departure
Motril
Spain
Andalusia
Port of Arrival
Tangier
Morocco
Distance
144 mi
Ferry Companies
Baleària, FRS Iberia
Frequency of crossings
7 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
9 hours
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Ferry Motril Tangier: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Motril to Tangier, you'll find tickets range from £30 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £268 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Motril to Tangier route is £107. The average ferry crossing time from Motril to Tangier is 7 hours 56 min. The slowest ferries will take 8 hours to reach Tangier, while the fastest boats will arrive in Tangier in 7 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Motril at 14:00.

Average price of a Motril to Tangier ferry crossing
£107
Price range of ferries Motril Tangier (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£30 - £268
Average crossing time Motril Tangier
7 hours 56 min
Departure time of first ferry to Tangier
14:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Tangier
21:00

Why travel by ferry from Motril to Tangier?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Motril to Tangier ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Tangier. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Motril to Tangier is an ideal way to travel.

To not get tired, unlike in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. The Motril Tangier ferry trip is exactly the opposite. Ferries operated by Baleària or FRS Iberia are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... No doubt you'll arrive in Tangier completely relaxed.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Motril to Tangier by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
To finally take the time to travel
We live in a society where everything goes faster and faster. On board a Baleària or FRS Iberia ferry you will enjoy a smooth start from Motril and sailing at less than 40km/h to Tangier. All ships are equipped with lounges, restaurants, promenade decks, and sometimes much more... You may even regret arriving in Tangier so quickly!

Which companies operate between Motril and Tangier?

If you want to travel between Motril and Tangier by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Baleària or FRS Iberia who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Baleària Motril Tangier
Baleària
Founded in 1997, Baleària is a ferry company based in Valencia, Spain. It offers crossings to several destinations in Spain, France and Italy. On Vivanoda, you can compare Motril-Tangier fares and book a Baleària ticket between Motril and Tangier. More information about Baleària
FRS Iberia Motril Tangier
FRS Iberia
FRS Iberia is a ferry company based in Spain that serves the regions of Spain and Morocco. On Vivanoda, you can compare Motril-Tangier fares and book a FRS Iberia ticket between Motril and Tangier. FRS Iberia operates 7 crossings a week to Tangier from Motril and the journey time is 9 hours. More information about FRS Iberia
9 hours
7 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Motril? Where do the boats arrive in Tangier?

Port of departure in Motril

Baleària or FRS Iberia ferries depart for Tangier from the following ports in Motril:

Motril
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Port of arrival in Tangier

FRS Iberia or Baleària ships arrive in Tangier from the following ports:

Tangier Med
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Motril to Tangier, it will take you at least 9 hours to cover the 144 mi between Motril and Tangier.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Motril and Tangier in winter) and the ferry company (Baleària and FRS Iberia). There are currently 7 crossings a week between Motril and Tangier.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Motril and Tangier: Baleària and FRS Iberia.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Baleària, FRS Iberia.

During your crossing between Motril and Tangier, you will travel 144 mi.

To go by boat from Motril to Tangier, you can find prices ranging from £30 for the lowest, to £268 for the highest. The average price we observed was £107.

The first ferry leaves Motril at 14:00 for Tangier.

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