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Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 6s🇲🇦MAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse

Also known as: #Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale (West Jetty)

This concrete tower, standing 10 meters high, featured a cylindrical shape atop a square base. It was painted with alternating black and white horizontal bands. The lighthouse emitted two red flashes every 6 seconds. It was located at the end of the outer breakwater for the Jorf Lasfar port. The structure was deactivated and removed in 2021, with a new light announced for the location in 2022.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marked the end of the outer breakwater, guiding commercial vessels into the Jorf Lasfar port, an important industrial and export hub.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl(2) R 6s
Light Range
8NM (14.8 km)

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2021, removed, new light announced in 2022

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Jorf Lasfar(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D2591
NGA No.
23164

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower rising from a square base and painted with black and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇲🇦Morocco
Sea Region
Jorf Lasfar, at the end of the outer breakwater
Latitude
33.1235°
Longitude
-8.6450°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse at night?+
Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 6s — 2 red flashes every 6 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Jorf Lasfar at 0.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include El Jadida (10.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jorf Lasfar Digue Principale Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.