Port of Casablanca (MACAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Casablanca (UN/LOCODE MACAS) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Morocco, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 33.6000° N, 7.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Morocco
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Casablanca
Where is Port of Casablanca located?
Port of Casablanca is a seaport located in Morocco, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 33.6000° N, 7.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Casablanca?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Casablanca is MACAS — country code MA, location code CAS.
How deep is Port of Casablanca?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Casablanca has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Casablanca require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Casablanca.
What type of harbor is Port of Casablanca?
Port of Casablanca is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Casablanca have?
Port of Casablanca is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Casablanca are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45793), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →