The Dakar in this city
Crossing & transit · 11.01.2027- 11 January
Sea arrival in Nador, then transfer to Bouârfa. No special stage announced in Nador.
The announced schedule may change. A named stop does not establish public access to the bivouac or an authorised viewing point.
View all stages ↗Get to know the city
The Marchica lagoon shapes Nador’s waterfront. If you stay overnight, a walk beside the water offers an introduction to the city without adding a long excursion after the crossing. Keep sightseeing separate from ferry logistics: the time a ship arrives is not necessarily the time you reach the centre.
Hotels and places to stay
Mercure Rif Nador Hotel
1 Avenue Ibn Tachfine, Nador
Lagoon-side hotel with rooms and apartments, for a stay beside Marchica.
Restaurants and cafés
L’Adresse — Mercure Rif Nador
1 Avenue Ibn Tachfine, Nador
Hotel restaurant serving Moroccan and international food. Check access if you are not staying there.
Starting points for your own research, with no ranking or partnership implied. Links lead to the sources checked; confirm availability, prices, opening hours, parking and access for non-residents directly before booking.
Plan local travel
Ask your carrier for the exact terminal and the formalities for your journey. Arrange the port-to-hotel transfer separately from the onward trip to Bouârfa. The rally caravan’s arrival is not a public ferry timetable.
Spectator guide ↗Questions before you travel
Can I access the bivouac or watch the vehicles?
This guide does not establish public access. Use only zones and times published by Dakar and follow local instructions. Never enter a special stage using an unauthorised track.
Is accommodation available during the Dakar?
We do not display live availability. Contact the property with your dates, group size and parking needs. Check cancellation terms and late arrival arrangements.
Sources & checks
Checked 2 November 2026. The announced schedule may change. A named stop does not establish public access to the bivouac or an authorised viewing point.