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.
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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Morocco
Services & Restrictions
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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 →