Maritime connections to Nador
Nador is a coastal city in the north-east of Morocco: in the province, about a dozen kilometers away, is the town of Beni Ensar, whose landing is very close to the Spanish enclave of Melilla to which it is connected by a highway; it represents an important national port, generally referred to as the port of Nador. International passengers disembarking at Beni Ensar come from mainland Spain or France.
To get to Morocco from Europe by sea, there is also the possibility of taking a ferry to Tangier, which is located in the north-west, about 400 kilometers from Nador, which is located on the north-eastern Moroccan coast at the edges of the great salty lagoon of Bou Areg, also known as of Mar Chica (Daughter of the sea), separated by a sandy strip from the waters of the sea.
The beaches of Boucana and el Kalat are not far from the center. Opposite is the Spanish archipelago of the Chafarinas islands, which are Congreso, Isabel II and Rey, inhabited by soldiers and fishermen. Very interesting is the Zoco, the city market. About eight kilometers from the city, however, we find Mount Gourougou, 900 meters high, from which the view is fascinating, as well as the castles and mosques on the mountain.
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Routes from Spain
On a few days of each month, it is possible to reach Nador starting from the port cities of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia on the north-eastern Spanish coast, of Almeria, a municipality of Andalusia in southern Spain, or of Motril, the Andalusian municipality of extreme south of the province of Granada.
Ferries from Barcelona
Three times a month the GNV Cristal sails the Barcellona ➜ Nador route, taking from twenty-seven to thirty hours. You can accomodate in an armchair, a bed, an inside cabin or a sea view one, or in a suite. On board there is an à la carte restaurant, self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, children’s room, shop and Wi-Fi.
Ferries from Almeria
On the GNV Cristal ship you can also travel the Almeria-Nador route. There are a total of three departures a month that are organized. The duration of the navigation is very variable: it ranges from about six to ten hours of travel.
The shipping company Naviera Armas also plies the seas on this route. The Volcan De Timanfaya ferry is equipped with armchairs in the TV room or cabins, self-service, bar, shop, children’s area and Wi-Fi. There are multiple weekly runs of six hours.
In addition, the Balearia company operates the route in the medium-high season with the carriers Kerry and Sicily, where a restaurant and bar, cinema and television, internet and shop are available for customers. The travel time is approximately seven hours, during which you can accomodate in an armchair, superior seat or in the cabin.
Ferries from Motril
The Naviera Armas company connects Motril to Nador with the carrier Volcan De Tauce sailing for five hours and thirty minutes twice a week, exclusively in mid-high season. There are armchairs in the TV room, bar, cafeteria and self-service, shop, children’s area and Wi-Fi.
Routes from France
You can also disembark in Nador starting from France, precisely from the city of Sète, where there is the second most important French port on the Mediterranean Sea.
Ferries from Sète
GNV Cristal or GNV Atlas, on the Sète ➜ Nador route, can make the direct journey, taking from thirty-eight to forty-two hours and forty-five minutes, or make an intermediate stopover in Barcelona; in the latter case, the duration of the navigation will be approximately forty-four hours. One or two trips per week are scheduled. On board there are refreshment points, shop, children’s room and prayer room, Wi-Fi. Beds, armchairs, cabins or suites can be booked.
The Balearia company operates the route twice a month with the carrier Kerry (with armchairs, superior recliners or cabins), and it takes thirty-nine hours.
