Atalayon
marina · Nador · Morocco
Atalayon is a marina on the coast of Morocco.
The nearest town is Nador.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–136°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Atalayon lies in the protected area Mar Chica: 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
Nearest services:
- Parking 350 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: Marina near Nador, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: port de Nador Beni Nsar, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: port de Nador Beni Nsar, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: port de Nador Beni Nsar, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: port de Nador Beni Nsar, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina near Nador, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bocana cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- port de Nador Beni Nsar marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Dársena Pesquera marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Dársena del Puerto Deportivo de Melilla, Puerto Noray marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Playa de Horcas Coloradas cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- أيا منيون cove · 4.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Morocco by wind
More places – Nador
- أيا منيون cove
Questions
Is Atalayon sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Nador, 0.4 NM by sea.
Is Atalayon sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is port de Nador Beni Nsar, 3.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Atalayon?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Atalayon?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.