Melilla (Spanish Morocco)

Port Melilla (Spanish Morocco) serves mainly ferries from mainland Spain (Motril, Malaga, Almeria). Together with Ceuta, Melilla is one of two Spanish cities in Africa (northwest African coast) classed as autonomous territories of Spain. The largest ferry companies serving Spanish Morocco are BALEARIA, TRASMEDITERRANEA, NAVIERA ARMAS, FRS Iberia.

In 2013, Port Melilla handled nearly 1 million tons of cargoes, of which mainly general cargo (93%), 35,800 TEU-containers, 146,600 vehicles and 783,595 ferry passengers. Tax-free goods can be purchased in the harbour area.

Ceuta and Melilla were free ports before 2011, when Spain joined the EU. The city has population around 80,000, most of whom are Iberians (Andalusians and Catalonians). Morocco continues to claim both cities, plus Perejil Island and other African territories. Span's position is that Ceuta and Melilla are parts of Spain (not a colony), being established in the 15th century before Morocco was founded as a country (in 710 AD).

The city is served by Melilla Airport with regularly scheduled domestic flights (by Air Nostrum) to Span (Malaga, Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Almeria, Granada, Badajoz), Canary Islands (Las Palmas) and Majorca Island (Palma de Mallorca), Since 2013, Melilla Airlines link to Málaga. Three roads connect Melilla with Morocco but clearance is required when passing through border checkpoints.

Melilla cruise terminal