LARACHE
Protected Area
Cap des 3 Fourches
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - LARACHE offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
Larache isn’t just a wreck; it’s a time capsule, sitting pretty at just ten metres, making it one of our favourite shallow dives in Al Hoceima. This old fishing trawler, reportedly scuttled intentionally, has become a proper home for sea life, a real pleasure to explore without any deep dive stress. You can still make out the wheelhouse, the hold, and the deck machinery, all now draped in growth. We love drifting over the main deck, spotting nudibranchs clinging to the metal and schools of juvenile fish darting in and out of the darker spaces. It’s an easy, leisurely dive, perfect for photographers wanting to practice their wreck composition or anyone who appreciates history resting on the seabed. The visibility here can be surprisingly good on a calm day, giving the wreck a real ghostly feel as you approach. Keep an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices, they seem to thrive in this kind of structure.
Typical LARACHE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LARACHE
LARACHE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LARACHE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.14, -5.33) (13km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
68°F · Range: 17.3–22°C
Air Temperature
21°C
70°F
Wind Speed
5.48 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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