The essentials
Baleària launched the route in December 2022 and suspended it in September 2025, after buying Armas Trasmediterránea. The Motril port authority announced at the time that it was looking for a new operator, without giving a date.
It did not come back in 2026: the Protección Civil (Spain's civil protection agency) report on Operación Paso del Estrecho (OPE), Spain's summer Strait-crossing operation, records zero rotations between Tanger Med and Motril that summer, against 33 in 2025. The route no longer appears in Baleària's list of routes and its old page redirects to Algeciras – Tanger Med.
Beware of out-of-date information: the scheduled routes page of the port of Motril, the Tanger Med site and the odd comparison site still present it as active. On the date we checked there was no ticket on sale.
In summer, Motril – Nador and Motril – Al Hoceima sail from Motril. To reach Tanger Med, the route that runs all year is Algeciras – Tanger Med, about three hours from Motril by road.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a ferry from Motril to Tangier in 2026?
No. The route has been suspended since September 2025 and recorded no rotations in summer 2026.
Will the route come back?
The port of Motril said in 2025 that it was looking for a new operator. In November 2026 there was no confirmed announcement.
What is the alternative from Motril?
In summer, the routes to Nador and Al Hoceima. For Tanger Med you have to go to Algeciras.
Why do some websites still advertise it?
Because they have not been updated. Always check that there are real sailings on the ferry company's website before organising your trip.
Sources (3)
Every figure on this page comes from a source consulted on the date shown.
- Bladi · Motril – Tanger Med suspendida (comparison site), 2026-11-11
- Bladi · Marhaba 2026, balance de Motril (comparison site), 2026-11-11
- Baleària · rutas y horarios, 2026-11-11