GUINIGUADA - Al Hoceima

We love Guinguada for its sheer accessibility, a genuine rarity for a wreck of this character. This isn't some deep, dark behemoth. Instead, the Guinguada sits almost entirely exposed, its bow often breaking the surface on calm days. It feels more like exploring a submerged sculpture garden than a traditional wreck dive. You're ducking under twisted metal, finning through schools of juvenile barracuda that glint like scattered coins in the sunlight. Our favourite way to dive it is early morning, when the light catches the rust-coloured hull just right, illuminating the crevices where octopus like to hide. Look closely, and you'll spot moray eels peeking from every pipe and gap, almost daring you to get closer. It’s an easy dive, perfect for extending bottom time and really soaking in the details. Because it's so shallow, you can spend ages just watching the light play on the hull, tracing the outlines of the cargo holds, or admiring the anemones clinging to the deck plates. It’s a great pick for photographers or anyone who prefers a relaxed, exploratory dive over a deep descent.

Location
Al Hoceima, Morocco, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
37.000000, -6.333334
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Al Hoceima

Nearest Dive Centres to GUINIGUADA

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for GUINIGUADA

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