Port Kabila
marina · M'Diq · Morocco
Port Kabila is a marina on the coast of Morocco.
The nearest town is M'Diq.
Also known as Kabila Plage.
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 north to north (0°–360°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Morocco: anchoring at night is forbidden, be in port before dark; prior permission needed to anchor by day.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- M'diq: 13 restaurants, bars or cafés, 29 min by public transport (L35)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pool Beach Restaurant Tamuda Bay) 770 m away
- Bus (Kabila) 230 m away
- Parking 650 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- M'Diq port · 2.2 NM by sea
- Marina Smir marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- شاطئ الريستينڭا cove · 3 NM by sea
- Plage riffiine cove · 5.6 NM by sea
- Marína Hércules marina · 8.7 NM by sea
- Playa de Tramaguera cove · 9.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Morocco by wind
More places – M'Diq
- Marina Smir marina
- M'Diq port
Questions
Is Port Kabila sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
Is Port Kabila sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marína Hércules, 8.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Port Kabila?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port Kabila?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.