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NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM)

The *New Flame* wreck offers a different kind of dive in Al Hoceima. Forget the usual Mediterranean charm; this is a modern hulk, scattered across the seabed at 20 metres. We love how the sheer scale of the debris field tells a story. You'll find twisted plating, huge sections of hull, and mangled machinery spread out. It feels like swimming through a giant’s junkyard. The ship itself, a massive double-hulled bulk carrier, met its end in a collision off Gibraltar, and what we see here are the pieces that made it to Morocco. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, the light plays dramatically through the broken sections. Look for schooling damselfish darting amongst the metal, and we’ve often spotted conger eels tucked deep into crevices. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the industrial beauty of a wreck and the resilience of marine life reclaiming it. Our favourite part is navigating the larger, recognisable fragments, imagining the ship in its prime. This isn't a coral garden, but it’s a compelling dive.