Cala Iris

port · Morocco

Cala Iris is a port on the coast of Morocco.

The nearest town is Cala Iris ⴽⴰⵍⴰ ⵉⵔⵉⵙ كالا إيريس.

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 to east-north-east (88°–60°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Cala Iris 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.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Nearest services:

No. It is exposed in north wind.

No. It is exposed in south-east wind.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.