ALGIBE A3
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - ALGIBE A3 offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 16°C.
ALGIBE A3 feels like stepping into a forgotten corner of history, a real standout for us in Al Hoceima. This isn't just a hunk of metal on the seabed, it's a ship with a story, sunk deliberately, and now it’s a proper artificial reef. Dropping down to 30 meters, you start to make out the shape of the hull, largely intact, sitting upright. We love exploring the cargo holds, they're surprisingly open and you can penetrate a good distance with the right training, of course. What makes it special are the schools of bream and damselfish that swarm the superstructure. They're so dense sometimes, it's like swimming through a silver curtain. Look closely, and you’ll spot moray eels tucked into every nook and cranny, their heads poking out with that classic wary stare. The light here can be really dramatic, especially on a sunny afternoon, dappling through the deck plates. Our favourite detail is the stern, it’s still relatively defined, and you can imagine the ship in its working life. For experienced wreck divers who appreciate a wreck with a bit of character and plenty of fish life, ALGIBE A3 is a fantastic dive. Just be mindful of currents, they can pick up, especially further out.
Typical ALGIBE A3 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ALGIBE A3 Wreck History
Vessel Type
barge
Cause
unknown
The history of the Algibe A3 is shrouded in mystery. Located off the coast of Al Hoceima, Morocco, little is known about this vessel's origins or how it came to rest on the seabed. The name 'Algibe' is Spanish for cistern or water tank, suggesting it may have been a water barge or tanker. Its official designation as a 'Dangerous Wreck' hints at potential hazards for shipping or divers, such as structural instability or entanglement risks. For advanced divers, the Algibe A3 offers an intriguing exploration at 30 metres. It's a dive into the unknown, a chance to explore a wreck without a known story and uncover its secrets for yourself in the clear Moroccan waters.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ALGIBE A3
ALGIBE A3 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ALGIBE A3, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (35.26, -3.6) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
16.4°C
62°F
Air Temperature
26.27°C
79°F
Wind Speed
5 m/s
9.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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