Nador West Med
port · Morocco
Nador West Med is a port on the coast of Morocco.
The nearest town is Imhiaten ⵉⵎⵀⵉⵢⴰⵜⴻⵏ إمهياتن.
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.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Morocco: anchoring at night is forbidden, be in port before dark; prior permission needed to anchor by day.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cazaza غساسة cove · 6 NM by sea
- Playa Los Piratos cove · 6.7 NM by sea
- Abdouna beach cove · 6.9 NM by sea
- Playa Palomas cove · 7 NM by sea
- Cala Cazón cove · 12.2 NM by sea
- Embarcadero رصيف بحري cove · 12.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Morocco by wind
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Questions
Is Nador West Med sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Nador West Med sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Nador West Med?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Nador West Med?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.