Al Hoceima · Morocco · Reef
Sabadia
A 3 m to 25 m site set aside for divers with 25 or more dives
Area photo: Simo El H · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sabadia is an Al Hoceima site running from 3 m to 25 m. Although the depth stays moderate, its listed minimum is the experienced diver with 25 to 75 dives, a higher bar than the beginner level listed for Calabunita, Moro Viejo and Tara n Tromith. It sits on Morocco's Mediterranean coast.
Where it is and how deep
35.2517° N, 3.9556° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The site starts at 3 m and runs down to 25 m. Despite the moderate depth, the minimum level is the experienced diver with 25 to 75 dives behind them, so it is not a site for divers on their first dives. The deepest part at 25 m is the natural first leg of the dive.
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
What level is needed to dive Sabadia in Al Hoceima?+
Sabadia runs from 3 m to 25 m and needs the experienced diver level, 25 to 75 dives.
Sources
- Site de plongée - Sabadia - Plongeur.com — Plongeur.com
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