Scuba Diving in Morocco

Explore 156 dive sites and 28 dive centres in Morocco. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Morocco Diving at a Glance

1 dive region, 156 dive sites, 28 dive centres, 143 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Morocco

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.

Best Time to Dive in Morocco

The best months to dive in Morocco are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • February: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • March: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • April: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • May: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • June: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • July: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • August: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • September: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • October: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • November: Poor, water 16.4°C
  • December: Poor, water 16.4°C

Recommended Packing List for Morocco

Based on average water temperature of 16.4°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 16°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions