Marina Smir : Profile

Location

This marina development on the north African coast is just 25 miles from Gibraltar, just south of Ceuta on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. It offers a secure and economical base for repairs, winter berthing (afloat or ashore) or generally cruising the western Mediterranean.

Marina Smir is pretty westernised and cruisers report that the normal Moroccan strictures about bare arms for women and shorts for men don’t seem to apply here. If in doubt dress cautiously first and then see what others are doing.

Clearance

Formalities are relatively straightforward here as officials are used to dealing with yachts. Initially go alongside the Customs/fuel berth (to port just inside the entrance) and wait to be allocated a place.

Papers are retained by the Marina Office.

Last updated September 2010.

Docking

There is some silting of the entrance, look for port markers/floats in the entrance. Cruisers advise keeping to the starboard side of the channel – a row of red buoys is currently across the port side. Then turn to port and tie up on the customs dock to await a berth.

It is well protected from all weathers.

The Port Captain is said to be very helpful, speaking both Spanish and English.

Last updated July 2010.

Marina Smir
B.P. n83, Mdiq, Tetouan, Morocco, Tetouan, Morocco
Tel:+212-539-977 250/251, Fax:+212-539-977 255, VHF Channel 09, 16
portmarinasmir@menara.ma
Full service marina with boatyard. Med style mooring although berthing alongside also possible. N side of marina quieter, but 15 min walk to marina office. Unmetered electricity and water on all berths. Showers, ice. Restaurants, bars, swimming pool. No laundry, but one in nearby village of Mdiq.

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