Ferry from Sète to Morocco

When traveling from Sète to Morocco by ferry, you can take advantage of the regular discounts available to specific passenger categories. Typically, you can expect lower ferry ticket prices for children under 12, while infants and toddlers up to 3 years old travel for free.

Sète - Tanger Med

Sète - Nador

The conventional ferries traveling from Sète to Morocco are designed for long-haul travel and feature a range of modern amenities and services. On board, you will find:

• Comfy seating in air-conditioned lounges and spacious outer decks to enjoy the sea view
• Snack bars, cafes, and restaurants (à la carte and self-service), with halal, child-friendly, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options available
• Luxury shops and kiosks with everything from the essentials to high-end gifts
• Playrooms for children with events, drawing desks, games and TVs
• Dedicated prayer room
• Wi-Fi hotspot to stay connected during the trip, with a range of data bundles available to suit your needs

Accessibility

The Sète - Morocco ferries are generally accessible to travellers with disabilities, featuring ramps and elevators, accessible seating areas, and adapted cabins for passengers with disabilities.

Boarding assistance is typically available upon request and prior notification to the ferry company at least 48 hr before your journey.

Note: accessibility features vary from vessel to vessel, so it is recommended to contact the ferry company at the time of booking for further details.

Cabins and accommodation

On the GNV ferries serving the Sète - Morocco routes, you can choose between standard seats and cabins.

What cabins can I book on the ferry?

On ferries from Sète to Morocco, you have a choice of cabins:

• Standard interior cabins
• Exterior cabins with a sea view
• Deluxe suites with a double bed, TV, minibar and sea view or private balcony
• Adapted cabins for passengers with disabilities
• Pet-friendly cabins, with late check-out and access to a pet-friendly outer deck

All cabins have air conditioning, a wardrobe, and an ensuite bathroom.

Cabin prices start at around €140.

Can I book business-class seats?

No, the Sète - Morocco ferries do not have a business-class lounge, only standard reclining seats are available.

Luggage

On Grandi Navi Veloci ferries, you can bring up to 2 bags, with no weight restrictions, free of charge.

Traveling with pets

Pets are generally allowed on Sète - Morocco ferries, provided you include them in your booking. Tickets for pets normally range from €15 to €30, depending on the size of your pet and type of accommodation.

Typically, you can bring smaller pets in a carrier, while larger pets must be kept in the onboard kennels. Most ferries also have pet-friendly cabins available. During the trip, pets are only allowed on the outer decks of the ferry and in designated pet areas.

Make sure to bring your pet’s health and travel documents (including microchip ID and rabies vaccination), tickets and any pet supplies you may need for the journey.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Sète to Morocco:

• The port of Sète can get busy, especially in the summer, so it’s best to be there at least 1 hr before your ferry’s departure. If you are traveling with a car, it’s recommended to arrive at least 1.5-2 hr in advance.
• The Mediterranean can get choppy, so if you are sensitive to the waves, consider taking seasickness medication for the trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• The ferries travel overnight, so we highly recommend booking a cabin well in advance, as they often sell out.
• You can also travel from France to Morocco on the Marseille - Tanger ferry.
• From Sète, you can also travel by ferry to Corsica, Algeria, and Spain. For all travel options and further information, check out our detailed guide on Sète ferry schedules.

Where to take the ferry from Sète to Morocco

Ferries to Morocco normally set sail from Sète, in the region of Occitania, on the southern coast of France. The port is near the downtown area and the local train station.

In the area around the port, you’ll find many useful travel amenities, such as waiting areas and ticket offices, cafés and restaurants, super markets, shops, and services for vehicles.

Which gate do ferries to Morocco depart from?

Ferries to Morocco depart from the Gare Maritime Orsetti ferry terminal, which is in the main passenger facilities at the port, right beside the harbour and marked clearly for ferry services.

How to get to the port of Sète

Getting to the port of Sète is straightforward:

• On foot: the port is within walking distance of the city center, but you can also get there by taxi if you are further away or have luggage.
• By car: follow signs to the Port de Sète - Gare Maritime Orsetti, the port sits just off the D2/N112 and has parking nearby.
• By train: you can reach Gare SNCF de Sète from many major and nearby cities in France. The train station is a 15-20 min walk to the port.

Where does the ferry arrive in Morocco?

Ferries from Sète dock at 2 ports in Morocco: Tanger Med and Nador.

Port of Tanger Med

Tanger Med is a large port about 40 km east of Tangier. In and around the port, you will find cafés and small shops, ATMs and car rental agencies. There are also shuttle buses and taxis to take you to Tangier city or other destinations.

By car or taxi, it takes around 45 min to 1 hr to reach Tangier via the A4 highway. Buses can take a bit longer, depending on the stops along the way. You can also hop on the train at Tanger Med which takes roughly 1 hr for Tangier Ville.

Port of Nador

The port of Nador is in the town of Beni Ensar, which is roughly 13 km north of the city of Nador and next to the international border with the autonomous Spanish city of Melilla.

From the port, you can continue your journey into Morocco by car, taxi or regional bus services. Nearby, you will also find basic amenities such as cafés, waiting areas, and vehicle parking.