 Rabat : Profile
Customs and Immigration facilities available at the marina.
This capital city of Morocco lies about 225 NM south of Tangier. Its clean, wide streets presenting a very different atmosphere to other Moroccan cities. Even so, there is plenty of atmosphere to be found in the old part of the city, in the Medina, and the Kasbah.
Its once busy port has suffered from the silting of the Bouregreg River but dredging is now taking place and this activity is something to be aware of when approaching the port.
A new marina has recently (March 2008) been opened on the northern side of the city, in the Bouregreg River. The river entrance is protected by both outer and inner breakwaters but breaking waves can penetrate even as far as the inner entrance in certain conditions.
The marina is 1km up the river, in a sheltered position on the north bank, at Sale, which is a fair walk to Rabat. Beware of the strong current in the river and the low bridge just beyond the marina entrance. Entering at slack water might be advisable.
Bouregreg Marina
7 rue Abou Inane, , Hassan, Rabat
Tel:+212 37 849900, Fax:+212 37 785858, VHF Channel 10
bouregregmarina@bouregreg.gov.ma
Position 34°02.5’N, 06°50.3’W.
Marina still under construction however pontoons have power and water. Work in progress to provide full facilities, fuel, WiFi, car hire, laundry, slipway. Plans for a chandlery and boatyard, crane to be installed by end of August 2008.
Club Nautique
The Yacht Club is about a twenty minute walk along the
North Bank from the new marina, palatial-looking with splendid cuisine.
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