Ferry from Nador to Marseille

When traveling by ferry from Nador to Marseille, you could typically take advantage of special discounts offered by La Méridionale. While the route is currently unavailable, the following reduced fares used to apply:

• Infants (0-1 years old): 85% off
• Children (2-3 years old): 40% off
• Children (4-11 years old): 30% off
• Seniors (60+): 10% off

The Nador - Marseille ferry route was previously served by La Méridionale with conventional ferries designed for long-haul travel. While the route is currently unavailable, onboard vessels typically featured a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable journey, including air-conditioned lounges, restaurants, bars, and children’s play areas. Wi-Fi was also usually available.

Accessibility

Ferries were generally equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including accessible cabins, ramps, and elevators. Boarding assistance was usually available upon request.

Cabins and accommodation

Ferries on the Nador - Marseille route used to offer a variety of cabin options for 1-4 passengers, including interior and sea-view cabins, as well as shared cabins. All cabins were typically equipped with beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Alternatively, passengers could book numbered seats in air-conditioned lounges.

Luggage

When traveling with La Méridionale, passengers were generally allowed to bring up to 2 pieces of luggage and 1 backpack free of charge. In some cases, there was no strict weight limit, although carrying up to 50 kg was usually recommended.

Traveling with pets

Pets were not allowed on ferries serving the Nador - Marseille route.

Here are some useful tips for your Nador - Marseille ferry trip:

• As there are currently no direct ferry crossings from Nador to Marseille, you can consider alternative routes from North Africa to southern France, such as the Tunis - Marseille ferry. The port of Tunis is located on the northern coast of Tunisia, between Algeria and Libya.
• A more convenient option may be the Tangier - Marseille ferry, as Tangier is located in northern Morocco, around 450 km west of Nador, and offers regular connections to Marseille.
• If you wish to depart directly from Nador and reach southern France, you can take the ferry from Nador to Sète, which is another important port on the French Mediterranean coast, located close to Montpellier.
• On Ferryhopper, you can explore all available Marseille ferry schedules, compare routes, and plan your trip step by step.

Where to take the ferry from Nador to Marseille

Ferries to Marseille used to depart from the port of Nador (Beni Ensar), located about 13 km north of Nador city center, near the border with Melilla. This is the main passenger port in the region, serving international ferry connections between Morocco and Europe. Today, ferries from Nador operate to other destinations, such as Sète in southern France and the Spanish ports of Almería and Barcelona.

The port is approximately 30 km from Nador International Airport and can be reached by car, taxi, train or bus. The terminal area includes basic passenger facilities such as waiting areas, ticket offices and cafés.

Where does the ferry arrive in Marseille?

Ferries from Nador used to arrive at the port of Marseille (Grand Port Maritime de Marseille), one of the largest passenger ports in France and Europe. Ferries typically docked at the international ferry terminal in the northern part of the city. The port remains a major hub for ferry travel between southern France and Tangier in Morocco, as well as several ports in Corsica.

The port is located about 8 km from Marseille city center (Vieux-Port), with a travel time of around 15-20 min by car. It is well connected by bus, metro and taxi, making it easy to reach central Marseille and continue your journey to other destinations in France.