Al Hoceima · Morocco · Reef
Mahal
A mid-depth site that stays between 12 m and 26 m
Area photo: Simo El H · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mahal is a mid-depth Al Hoceima site whose bottom sits between 12 m and 26 m, with no shallow section at all. It is a compact profile for divers who are comfortable below 18 m, and the narrow depth range keeps the dive simple to plan on Morocco's Mediterranean coast.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Al Hoceima and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
There is no shallow top to Mahal: the shallowest ground is at 12 m, so the descent goes straight to mid-depth. The bottom then runs down to 26 m. With only 14 m between the top and the bottom of the site, the dive can be planned as a single level band, spending the first part near 26 m and the rest higher up.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Off-season | Off-season |
Season follows Al Hoceima: Dives for certified divers run from February to October; the water is coldest in February and warmest in August.
Questions divers ask
How deep is Mahal in Al Hoceima?+
Mahal sits between 12 m and 26 m, so the whole dive is at mid-depth with no shallow section.
Sources
- Site de plongée - Mahal - Plongeur.com — Plongeur.com
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