Port of El Jadida (MAELJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of El Jadida (UN/LOCODE MAELJ) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Morocco, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 33.2500° N, 8.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Morocco
UN/LOCODE
MAELJ
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
33.2500° N, 8.5000° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Morocco

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Medium
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
10 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of El Jadida

Where is Port of El Jadida located?

Port of El Jadida is a seaport located in Morocco, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 33.2500° N, 8.5000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of El Jadida?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of El Jadida is MAELJ — country code MA, location code ELJ.

How deep is Port of El Jadida?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of El Jadida has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of El Jadida require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of El Jadida.

What type of harbor is Port of El Jadida?

Port of El Jadida is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of El Jadida have?

Port of El Jadida is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of El Jadida are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45795), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →