Larache (MALAR)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. A small port mainly for fishing vessels, formed by the mouth of the River El Kous.

Summer.

Larache (El Araish) is situated approx 80km SW of Tangier on the Atlantic coast.

Draught 4.0m.

The best anchorage is approx 0.7nm NNE of Punta Nador in a depth of 14.0m. Small vessels can anchor close inshore with good holding ground if the weather is fine, but if the sea gets up, all vessels should anchor W of the meridian of Punta Nador and N of the mouth of Oued Loukos so as to keep clear of the breakers seaward of the bar. There are several patches with depths of 16.5m over them, surrounded by depths of 25.5m on the line of Espignon Rompeolas. These break in heavy weather and should be avoided. Anchorage can also be obtained approx 1.5nm offshore with Jebel Sarsar in line with the mouth of Oued Loukos, bearing approx 140°, in a depth of 22.0m, or with the root of Espignon Rompeolas bearing 109°, distant approx 1.2nm, in a depth of 18.0m. The heaviest seas are raised by winds from SW and W but if anchored well offshore, vessels can ride out a moderate gale to seaward. Anchorage can be obtained with local knowledge by small craft inside the harbour.

Access is over a bar with 3.4m depth at LW. This bar is situated between Espignon Rompeolas and Punta de la Ciudadela. It has a constant swell on it except during the summer, and is unsafe from Oct-May. The leading lights, marking the channel, are moved to meet the changes at the bar. The Outer Bar Leading Lights, standing at the head of the harbour 0.8nm ESE of the head of Espignon Rompeolas, in line bearing 102°, indicate the channel over the bar. The Inner Leading Lights, standing 0.45nm SE of the head of Espignon Rompeolas, in line bearing 145.5°, lead to the anchorage within the harbour. These lights are only visible when in the river.

BA 773, 2717. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(3).

1025.

Compulsory. Berthing takes place during daylight only. Pilots can be contacted by VHF and board approx 2nm seaward of the entrance.

Punta Nador Light: White octagonal tower, 44m in height, standing 0.075nm E of the point.

Range 0.20 m to 3.70 m.

There are three 50 hp tugs and there are compulsory.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly in winter and NE'ly in summer.

LARACHE 35°12.12'N 6°09.01'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MA LAR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 29/19 Moroccan Radio Signals, December 2018 Edition, (RSDRA2019000134791), 29/19

VHF: Pilot: Ch 16.