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Le Charf Lighthouse

Occ WRG 12s🇲🇦Morocco (Atlantic Coast), MAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Le Charf Lighthouse

This red metal tower stands 33 meters high on Morocco's Atlantic Coast. The light it emits features a sequence of occulting white, red, and green flashes, repeating every 12 seconds. Its focal height reaches 88 meters above sea level. The structure itself is constructed from metal.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has a geographic range of 7 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ WRG 12s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Oc.(3)W.R.G. period 12s
Focal Height
88m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Morocco (Atlantic Coast)
Country
🇲🇦MA
Latitude
35.7667°
Longitude
-5.7833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Color
red
Material
metal

Structure: Red metal tower; 33

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D2500
NGA No.
22880
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Le Charf Lighthouse at night?+
Le Charf displays the characteristic Occ WRG 12s — 1 wrg flash every 12 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Le Charf Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Le Charf Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tangier at 1.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Tanger Med (16 NM ENE), Tarifa (17 NM NNE), Asilah (21.7 NM SW), Tétouan (22.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Le Charf Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Le Charf 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.
What shipping routes pass near Le Charf Lighthouse?+
Le Charf Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Gibraltar — the gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Le Charf Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Le Charf 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.