Scubamar - Al Hoceima

Scubamar in Al Hoceima feels like finding a quiet cove after a long journey. The team here are exactly what we look for: knowledgeable, unpretentious, and genuinely enthusiastic about showing off their local waters. We’ve always appreciated a dive shop that gets the fundamentals right, and Scubamar does just that, making it a great choice for divers working on their PADI certifications, from Open Water right through to instructor level. Our favourite dives with Scubamar often involve the rocky reefs just offshore, where the light plays beautifully through kelp forests, creating these shifting patterns on the sandy bottom. You can expect to see octopus tucked into crevices, some surprisingly large groupers patrolling the deeper ledges, and schools of damselfish flitting among the gorgonians. If you go out first thing in the morning, the water often has this glassy calm, and you can hear the boat engine echoing as you descend. We’d suggest chatting with them about hitting some of the lesser-known spots; they’re usually happy to oblige if conditions allow, and you might just stumble upon a moray eel peeking out from a pottery shard, relics of a long-lost fishing boat.

Location
Al Hoceima, Morocco, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.781040, -5.801804
Phone
+212 5399-34788
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/morocco/scubamar/
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:32274]
Address
Tanja Marina Bay(in front pontoon J), Avenue Mohamed VI, 90000 Tanger, Morocco

Dive Sites Near Scubamar

Scubamar provides access to 15 dive sites in Al Hoceima.

Other Dive Centres in Al Hoceima

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

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