Port of Essaouira

MAESS🇲🇦Morocco

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About Port of Essaouira

Essaouira is a small fishing port on Morocco's Atlantic coast. It handles primarily fish and has facilities for small vessels. Tugs are available.

Background
Essaouira, known until the 1960s as Mogador, is a port city in the western Moroccan region of Marrakesh-Safi, on the Atlantic coast. It has 77,966 inhabitants as of 2014.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
3ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45800 →
Wikidata
Q216939 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
communeessaouira.ma →
Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MAESS
Country
🇲🇦Morocco
Time Zone
UTC+1

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
MA-ESI
Area
West Africa
Latitude
31.5074°
Longitude
-9.7740°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Essaouira?

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The approach to Essaouira is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cap Sim Lighthouse at 7.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Sidi Magdul (12.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Essaouira on?

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The Port of Essaouira is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in MA. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Essaouira?

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You can track vessels near Essaouira (MAESS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Essaouira?

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The Port of Essaouira is a port in MA. Its UN/LOCODE is MAESS — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE MAESS mean?

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The first two characters, MA, are the ISO country code for MA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Essaouira?

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The Port of Essaouira operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.