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Log This Dive

MARIJU

Mariju is an old fishing vessel, sunk back in 1981, and it’s a site we always point people towards if they're looking for something a bit different around Al Hoceima. It sits at a mere 2 metres, so it's a perfect spot for snorkelers or even just a calm surface dip on a sunny day. We love that you can see the entire wreck from above, clear as day when the Mediterranean is behaving. You'll spend your time circling the hull, which, after all these years, has become a home for small fish – damselfish dart in and out, and we’ve often spotted colourful wrasse grazing on the growth. The light penetration is incredible at this depth; you get shimmering patterns across the deck, illuminating every barnacle and strand of algae. Our favourite part is the stern, where the prop is still visible, encrusted and attracting little shoals of juvenile fish. It's a relaxed site, best enjoyed when there's no wind chopping up the surface, giving you that crystal view of a wreck preserved in time.