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Mohammédia First Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇲🇦El Mansouria, MAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mohammédia First Range Rear Lighthouse

This square tower, standing 8 meters tall, is painted white and rises from a single-story building. Its focal plane reaches 24 meters above sea level. The structure once offered a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic was a single white flash. This range rear light is located in El Mansouria, a residential area approximately 5 kilometers east of Mohammédia harbor. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This rear range light was necessary for vessels to maintain proper alignment when entering Mohammédia harbor. Its deactivation in 2022 suggests a shift towards contemporary navigation systems for the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.W
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2022

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square tower atop a 1-story building

Location

City
El Mansouria
Country
🇲🇦Morocco
Region
Pachalik de El Mansouria
Sea Region
residential area about 5 km east of the Mohammédia harbor
Latitude
33.7265°
Longitude
-7.3410°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mohammedia(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
D2559.1
NGA No.
23060
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mohammédia First Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Mohammédia First Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Mohammédia First Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mohammédia First Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mohammedia at 1.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Roches Noires (13.6 NM SW), Casablanca (14.7 NM WSW), SKHIRAT (17 NM ENE), Rabat (31.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mohammédia First Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mohammédia First Range Rear 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 Mohammédia First Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mohammédia First Range Rear 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.