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Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇩🇿DZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, standing 8 meters tall and painted white with a green top, guides vessels near Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet. Its focal height reaches 12 meters, casting a green light that flashes once every 4 seconds. This structure has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port, Saidia, is approximately 5.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of commercial and fishing vessels approaching the ports of Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

Country
🇩🇿Algeria
Sea Region
Located in Tlemcen Province, Algeria, guiding vessels near the ports of Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet.
Latitude
35.0871°
Longitude
-2.1980°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saidia(5.2 km)
Admiralty No.
E6740.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green top
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a green top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SAIDIA at 5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Ras El Ma (10.1 NM W), Ghazaouet (16.4 NM E), Nador (37.3 NM WNW), Melilla (37.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses 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 Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tlemcen Province (Marsa Ben M'hidi and Ghazaouet) Lighthouses 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.