Diving in Al Hoceima

Explore 155 dive sites in Al Hoceima, Morocco. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Al Hoceima

The warmest water temperatures in Al Hoceima occur in January, averaging 16.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C (air: 13.6°C)
  • February: 16.4°C (air: 14.8°C)
  • March: 16.4°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • April: 16.4°C (air: 17.3°C)
  • May: 16.4°C (air: 19.9°C)
  • June: 16.4°C (air: 22.5°C)
  • July: 16.4°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • August: 16.4°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • September: 16.4°C (air: 23.9°C)
  • October: 16.4°C (air: 20.9°C)
  • November: 16.4°C (air: 17.6°C)
  • December: 16.4°C (air: 15.2°C)

Marine Life in Al Hoceima

Home to 143 recorded species including 96 reef fish, 11 octopus & squid, 10 sharks & rays, 9 whales & dolphins, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Al Hoceima

Al Hoceima has 11 beginner, 8 intermediate, 2 expert dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Al Hoceima

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

Marine Protected Areas in Al Hoceima

  • Parc National d'Alhoceima - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Cirque d'El-Jebha - Biological and Ecological Interest Site (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Lagune (Marais) de Smir - Biological and Ecological Interest Site (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Al-Hoceima National Park - Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (Barcelona Convention) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • El Jebha - Permanent Hunting Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Complexe du Bas Tahaddart - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Littoral de Jbel Moussa - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Côte des Bokkoyas - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Jbel Moussa - Biological and Ecological Interest Site (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Alboran - Marine Protected Area (MPA) (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Al Hoceima - Nearest Airports

  • Gibraltar Airport (GIB), Gibraltar - 14 km away, approx 30 min travel time
  • Sania Ramel Airport (TTU), Tétouan - 71 km away, approx 93 min travel time
  • Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), Málaga - 82 km away, approx 104 min travel time

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