Talla Yousef تالا يوسف
cove · Al Hoceïma · Morocco
Talla Yousef تالا يوسف is a cove on the coast of Morocco.
The nearest town is Al Hoceïma.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (288°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Exposed on all sides.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (112°–108°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Talla Yousef تالا يوسف lies in the protected area Al Hoceima National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Morocco: anchoring at night is forbidden, be in port before dark; prior permission needed to anchor by day.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Boumehdi cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Al Hoceïma port · 4.6 NM by sea
- Playa Quemado cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Baie de Nekkour cove · 6.4 NM by sea
- Plage Sfiha cove · 7.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Morocco by wind
More places – Al Hoceïma
- Plage Sfiha cove
- Al Hoceïma port
- Baie de Nekkour cove
Questions
Is Talla Yousef تالا يوسف sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Talla Yousef تالا يوسف sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Talla Yousef تالا يوسف?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Talla Yousef تالا يوسف?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Talla Yousef تالا يوسف?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.