Morocco
12 listed locations; 10 linked to reference tide models.
Open the fishing planner for Morocco ←Morocco: separate Mediterranean and Atlantic readings
First establish whether you mean Nador or Al Hoceima, or an Atlantic location such as Rabat or Essaouira. Separate wave height, period and direction. Light local wind does not rule out swell arriving from elsewhere.
On sand, look for readable bottom changes without entering the water and begin with repeatable casts. On rock, a clear retreat route matters more than reaching a farther edge. The shore-reading guide explains clues, not guaranteed positions.
Choose the actual location in Morocco
This guide lists 12 locations in Morocco, including Nador & Al Hoceima, Tetouan & M'diq, Tangier & Asilah. Open the location you intend to visit, select shore or boat, and compare the same trip window. Area names and coordinates are planning references; check access and bottom type before preparing tackle.
10 locations connect to 4 reference-station model(s); some may share a source with timing and height adjustments. The location count does not imply a separate gauge or validated model for every mark. Locations without tide models use available information; a missing model does not mean no tide.
Data sources and methodology →Fishing spots in Morocco
| Place | Type | Bottom | Fish | Shore faces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nador & Al Hoceima | Shore & boat | Rocks, breakwaters and sand | White bream, sea bass, squid | North | Tool |
| Tetouan & M'diq | Shore | Rocks, breakwaters and sand | Sea bass, white bream, leerfish | East | Tool |
| Tangier & Asilah | Shore & boat | Strait, strong currents | Sea bass, bream, amberjack, leerfish | North | Tool |
| Kenitra & Larache | Shore | Sand and river mouths | Sea bass, meagre, white bream | West | Tool |
| Rabat & Salé | Shore & boat | Rocks, beach, Bou Regreg mouth | Sea bass, white bream, bream, meagre | Northwest | Tool |
| Casablanca & Mohammedia | Shore & boat | Flat rocks and breakwaters | Sea bass, white bream, bream | Northwest | Tool |
| El Jadida & Oualidia | Shore | Sand and Oualidia lagoon | Sea bass, white bream, meagre | Northwest | Tool |
| Safi & Essaouira | Shore & boat | Rocks and islands | Sea bass, white bream, meagre, bream | West | Tool |
| Agadir & Taghazout | Shore & boat | Beaches and rocky points | Sea bass, white bream, meagre, leerfish | West | Tool |
| Sidi Ifni & Tan-Tan | Shore | Rocks and cliffs | Meagre, sea bass, white bream | West | Tool |
| Laayoune, Tarfaya & Boujdour | Shore | Open sandy beaches | Meagre, sea bass, white bream | West | Tool |
| Dakhla | Shore & boat | Dakhla bay and Atlantic beaches | Meagre, sea bass, bream, leerfish | East | Tool |
Map points are approximate area references, not access permissions or navigation positions. Assess wind, gusts, wave height, period and shoreline exposure together.
Seas of Morocco
Mediterranean Sea: Do not apply one tidal range to the entire Mediterranean: coasts and bays differ. Review wind, waves, swell and the local forecast, and identify the fishing position and bottom before choosing bait or a casting time.
Atlantic Ocean: Height, period and direction help describe exposure, and distant swell may arrive in light local wind. Use a suitable tide station: tidal range and timing are not uniform along an entire coast.
Fishing spots map
🟦 shore · 🟧 boat. Tap any point for details, and open it in Google Maps or Google Earth.
The map loads as you approach it. You can also open the location list.
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Popular fish in Morocco
Targeting times below are general guidance that varies with location, season and conditions, not measured fish activity.
Daytime only (sunrise to afternoon); absent at nightPhoto credit
Morning, dusk and moonlit nightsPhoto credit
Before sunrise and sunset, and after a storm when the water is murkyPhoto credit
Deep night after midnightPhoto credit
Dawn and sunrise, and from evening to late nightPhoto credit
Daytime in the surf over sandPhoto credit
Sunset and early night; daytime in harboursPhoto credit
Dawn and dusk near rocksPhoto credit
Night on the rising tide, murky waterPhoto credit
Early morning and dusk at river mouths and pointsPhoto credit
Early morning over deep rocks 20–60 mPhoto credit
Morning around wrecks and pinnaclesPhoto credit
Fish seasons
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Bait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbitfish (batata / safi) Siganus rivulatus, S. luridus, S. canaliculatus | Firm dough (bread or flour), shrimp, green algae | ||||||||||||
| Barracuda Sphyraena spp. | Live fish | ||||||||||||
| European sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax | Live shrimp, sardine, sea worms, squid | ||||||||||||
| Gilthead seabream Sparus aurata | Crab, mussels, shrimp, worms | ||||||||||||
| White seabream Diplodus sargus | Mussels, shrimp, worms, paste | ||||||||||||
| Sand steenbras Lithognathus mormyrus | Sea worms, small shrimp | ||||||||||||
| Flathead mullet Mugil cephalus | Bread paste, bread | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus | Octopus, squid, live fish | ||||||||||||
| Meagre Argyrosomus regius | Squid, sardine, live mullet | ||||||||||||
| Leerfish Lichia amia | Live mullet or sardine | ||||||||||||
| Common dentex Dentex dentex | Live squid, live fish | ||||||||||||
| Greater amberjack Seriola dumerili | Live fish | ||||||||||||
| European squid Loligo vulgaris | — | ||||||||||||
| Cuttlefish Sepia spp. | — |
Darker = peak season. Seasons are approximate and vary year to year.
Laws & safety
Check current access, gear, species and licence restrictions with the authority responsible for the exact area and activity. A map marker or a seasonal colour is not a permit.
Match safety equipment and the trip decision to the actual boat, load, route and skipper’s assessment. No single wind or wave number is a safe limit for every boat.
How to use the tables on this page
Species and seasonal tables are indicative planning aids, not a catch survey or a current legal calendar. Start with a reachable target and check the method in the linked guide.
Read the practical guide · Data sources and calculation limits