Scuba Tours - Al Hoceima
Okay, let's talk about Scuba Tours in Al Hoceima. Forget the usual Mediterranean suspects for a second, because this part of Morocco, and specifically this PADI 5-star centre, offers something different. We love how the team here, especially their instructors, makes you feel like part of the family from the moment you step off the street. They’re super relaxed but seriously professional, which is exactly the vibe we look for when we’re somewhere new. What really sets Scuba Tours apart is their deep knowledge of the local sites. We’re not talking about just pointing to a map; they know the currents, where the resident moray eels hide, and exactly when the sun hits the reef walls just right to illuminate the gorgonians. Our favourite dives with them often involve a drift along the rocky coastline, feeling the gentle push of the current as schools of damselfish flit in and out of the crevices. Visibility here can surprise you, often hitting 20 metres or more on a good day, with that deep blue Mediterranean hue we all crave. We’d suggest going in late spring or early autumn; the water’s still warm, and the summer crowds have thinned out, giving you more space on the boat and under the water. If you’re looking to get certified or advance your skills, these are the folks to do it with – patient, thorough, and genuinely passionate about diving in this overlooked corner of the Med.
- Location
- Al Hoceima, Morocco, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 36.582344, -4.534277
- Phone
- +34 639 67 61 74
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.divinginspain.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star CDC [padi:799345]
- Address
- Scuba Tours,Sunset Beach Club, Avda. del Sol 5, Benalmadena, 29630 Malaga No State, Spain
Dive Sites Near Scuba Tours
Scuba Tours provides access to 15 dive sites in Al Hoceima.
- ALECOS - 10m (wreck)
- ALEX - 17m (wreck)
- ALFREDO - 6m (wreck)
- ALGIBE A3 - 30m (wreck)
- ALTONA - 2m (wreck)
- ARALAR - 3m (wreck)
- ARANDA CHICO - 2m (wreck)
- ARRAYA MENDI - 15m (wreck)
- Arrecife del Cañaveral (reef)
- ARUNDALE - 1m (wreck)
- ASTENE III - 14m (wreck)
- BADALONA - 1m (wreck)
- BLACKHEATH - 6m (wreck)
- BRIDGET CAROLINE - 6m (wreck)
- Cala Iris - 5-20m
Other Dive Centres in Al Hoceima
- Abysub - ["PADI"]
- Almunecar Dive Center - ["PADI"]
- Black Frog Divers - ["PADI"]
- BUCEO ALGECIRAS
- Buceo Almunecar - SSI
- BUCEO AQUALIA - SSI, UTD
- BUCEO CALAHONDA
- Buceo La Herradura - ["PADI"]
- Buceo Pretorianos
- Burbujas - ["PADI"]
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.
Notable Marine Life
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
- Short-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Blackfish (Globicephala melas) - Whales & Dolphins
- Blackmouth catshark (Galeus melastomus) - Sharks & Rays
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Pink (Hoplostethus mediterraneus) - Reef Fish
- Velvet belly lantern shark (Etmopterus spinax) - Sharks & Rays
- Common Atlantic Grenadier (Nezumia aequalis) - Reef Fish
- Jac (Helicolenus dactylopterus) - Reef Fish
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