Al Hoceima · Morocco · Reef
Topos
Shallowest point at 16 m, bottom at 41 m
Area photo: Simo El H · CC BY-SA 4.0
Topos is the deepest-starting of the named Al Hoceima sites, with its shallowest ground at 16 m and its bottom at 41 m. With no shallow ground and a bottom past 40 m, it is a dive for experienced divers with deep training 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
The descent drops straight to 16 m, the top of the site, and the ground then runs down to 41 m. With no shallow part to retreat to, the dive is planned around depth and gas from the start: the deep section first, then a steady ascent back towards the 16 m top.
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.
Know before you go
- The bottom reaches 41 m and the top is already at 16 m, so no-decompression time runs short; plan depth and gas before the descent.
Questions divers ask
How deep is Topos in Al Hoceima?+
Topos runs from 16 m to 41 m, the deepest starting point of the named Al Hoceima sites.
Sources
- Site de plongée - Topos - Plongeur.com — Plongeur.com
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