The cheapest and fastest ferries from Motril to Al Hoceima
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Ferries per day
9
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Motril to Al Hoceima is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motril to Al Hoceima will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £72.
Of the 9 ferries that leave Motril for Al Hoceima every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 12 Jul the direct ferries cover the 171 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
BAHAMA MAMA9:005h00Port of Motril14:00Port of Melilla£721One-way0 changes
BAHAMA MAMA23:307h00Port of Motril6:30Port of Melilla£721One-way0 changes
GOLDENBRIDGE22:308h15Port of Almeria5:45Nador£761One-way0 changes
JUAN J. SISTER23:009h00Port of Almeria7:00Nador (Beni Ansar)£761One-way0 changes
RUSADIR17:006h00Port of Málaga23:00Port of Melilla£761One-way0 changes
BAHAMA MAMA9:005h00Port of Motril14:00Port of Melilla£721One-way0 changes
VISBORG9:005h30Port of Almeria13:30Nador (Beni Ansar)£921One-way0 changes
MARTÍN I SOLER16:006h00Port of Almeria21:00Nador (Beni Ansar)£911One-way0 changes
RUSADIR17:006h00Port of Málaga23:00Port of Melilla£761One-way0 changes
BAHAMA MAMA23:307h00Port of Motril6:30Port of Melilla£721One-way0 changes
Motril to Al Hoceima Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 05:45 | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 14:30 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 23:30 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 7h01 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 22:00 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Motril to Al Hoceima ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Motril to Al Hoceima ferries for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RUSADIR | 8:30 Port of Málaga | 6h00 | 14:30 Port of Melilla | 0 changesdirect | |
MARTÍN I SOLER | 9:00 Port of Almeria | 5h30 | 13:30 Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 changesdirect | |
VISBORG | 16:00 Port of Almeria | 6h00 | 21:00 Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 changesdirect | |
BAHAMA MAMA | 16:30 Port of Almeria | 5h30 | 22:00 Port of Melilla | 0 changesdirect | |
GOLDENBRIDGE | 22:30 Port of Almeria | 8h15 | 5:45 Nador | 0 changesdirect | |
JUAN J. SISTER | 23:00 Port of Almeria | 9h00 | 7:00 Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 changesdirect | |
RUSADIR | 23:59 Port of Málaga | 6h01 | 6:00 Port of Melilla | 0 changesdirect | |
MARTÍN I SOLER | 23:59 Port of Almeria | 7h01 | 6:00 Nador (Beni Ansar) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Motril to Al Hoceima
Ferries from Motril to Al Hoceima run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 6 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 92 nautical miles (171 km) distance in 6h 0m. There are 27 sailings per week. Ferries from Motril to Al Hoceima are available to foot passengers.



Distance 92 nautical miles (171 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Ferries per day 6 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 27 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Ferry operators: Naviera Armas S.A., Balearia, Gnv from Motril to Al HoceimaYou can travel by ferry between Motril to Al Hoceima with Naviera Armas S.A., Balearia, Gnv for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Motril to Al Hoceima ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motril to Al Hoceima by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Al Hoceima, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Motril and Al Hoceima
Most Motril to Al Hoceima ferries use the Port of Almeria to Nador port pair. Use this guide to compare Motril and Al Hoceima ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Motril port do ferries to Al Hoceima leave from?
Getting to Port of Motril from Motril city centre
Port of Motril is 3 km from Motril city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Motril port facilities and services
Port of Motril has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Katena (0.3km), Restaurante El Puerto (0.5km), Restaurante El Chaleco (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Motril.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Motril: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Motril.
Which Al Hoceima port do ferries from Motril arrive at?
Getting to Port of Al Hoceima from Al Hoceima city centre
Port of Al Hoceima is 1 km from Al Hoceima city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Al Hoceima port facilities and services
Port of Al Hoceima has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant La Perla Del Rif (0.7km), Restaurant La Belle Vue (0.8km), Restaurant Miramar (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Al Hoceima: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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