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.

Country
Morocco
UN/LOCODE
MACAS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
33.6000° N, 7.6167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Morocco

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Port of Casablanca (MACAS)
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Distance
13 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →