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How to get from Tangier to Motril by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Tangier to Motril can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Tangier to Motril 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 Tangier Motril 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 Tangier to Motril simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Tangier to Motril Ferry Information

Port of departure
Tangier
Morocco
Port of Arrival
Motril
Spain
Andalusia
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 Tangier Motril: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Tangier to Motril, you'll find tickets range from £36 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 Tangier to Motril route is £100. The average ferry crossing time from Tangier to Motril is 6 hours 4 min. The slowest ferries will take 7 hours to reach Motril, while the fastest boats will arrive in Motril in 6 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Tangier at 00:30.

Average price of a Tangier to Motril ferry crossing
£100
Price range of ferries Tangier Motril (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£36 - £268
Average crossing time Tangier Motril
6 hours 4 min
Departure time of first ferry to Motril
00:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Motril
07:30

Why travel by ferry from Tangier to Motril?

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

You get much more rest than in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. The Tangier Motril 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... You arrive in Motril stress-free and totally relaxed.
Taking your time becomes a pleasure
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 Tangier and sailing at less than 40km/h to Motril. All ships are equipped with lounges, restaurants, promenade decks, and sometimes much more... You may even find your Tangier-Motril crossing a little too short!
To get some sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. In Tangier, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Baleària or FRS Iberia boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! A feeling of well-being will quickly take hold of you. This will allow you to start your holiday in Motril full of energy.

Which companies operate between Tangier and Motril?

If you want to travel between Tangier and Motril 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 Tangier Motril
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 Tangier-Motril fares and book a Baleària ticket between Tangier and Motril. More information about Baleària
FRS Iberia Tangier Motril
FRS Iberia
FRS Iberia is a ferry company based in Spain that serves the regions of Spain and Morocco. On Vivanoda, you can compare Tangier-Motril fares and book a FRS Iberia ticket between Tangier and Motril. FRS Iberia operates 7 crossings a week to Motril from Tangier 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 Tangier? Where do the boats arrive in Motril?

Port of departure in Tangier

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

Tangier Med
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Port of arrival in Motril

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

Motril
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

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

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

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

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

To go by boat from Tangier to Motril, you can find prices ranging from £36 for the lowest, to £268 for the highest. The average price we observed was £100.

The first ferry leaves Tangier at 00:30 for Motril.

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