Morocco · Strait of Gibraltar and Mediterranean
Winter storage in northern Morocco.
From Tangier by the Strait of Gibraltar to Saïdia in the east. Three harbours with boatyards and storage ashore, and a smaller option in the lagoon near Nador. The maps lead to facilities and travel to and from the boat.
Morocco on the Mediterranean
Tangier and Smir are near the Strait and southern Spain. Atalayoun and Saïdia are farther east, along Morocco’s Mediterranean coast.
Overview maps at different scales. Map: Sophie · CC BY 4.0. Coastline data: Natural Earth · public domain.
Tangier · boatyard and good travel connections
Tanja Marina Bay
Photo: Jobt1962
Tangier is where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, with the marina beside the city and waterfront promenade. It combines a large boatyard and storage with a short journey to the airport.
Police and customs are on site. On arrival, the boat’s registration documents, insurance and passports are used for clearance. Sailors’ accounts from 2023 and 2026 describe good shelter and helpful staff; clearance can take a little time.
Flights, trains and ferriesTangier Ibn Battouta airport is about 14 km from the marina. The railway station is around 2.6 km away, and the passenger ferry to Tarifa leaves from nearby Tanger Ville.
Norwegian operates a summer route between Oslo and Tangier in 2026. For dropping off and collecting the boat outside summer, connections via other European cities are also options.
↑ Back to the mapSouth of Ceuta · established boatyard and storage ashore
Marina Smir
Smir lies on the Mediterranean side of the Strait of Gibraltar. It is an older marina with an established boatyard and storage operation, offering maintenance and winter space ashore.
Suitable for: Storage ashore and work
Nearest airport: Tétouan · approx. 29 km
AirportsTétouan is nearest, around half an hour by car. Tangier airport is about 78 km away and has more flight connections.
↑ Back to the mapMarchica lagoon near Nador · berths afloat
Marina Nord Atalayoun
Atalayoun is inside the lagoon near Nador. A winter berth afloat is the main option here, in a smaller marina close to the city.
Suitable for: Longer stays afloat
AirportNador is the relevant airport. Flights serve several European cities, with onward connections to Norway.
↑ Back to the mapNortheast coast · large storage area
Marina de Saïdia
Photo: Brahim FARAJI (Farajiibrahim)
Saïdia is near Morocco’s eastern border. The marina has a large area for haul-out, maintenance and storage, with storage ashore between seasons.
Police and customs are present around the clock. The marina describes a separate agreement with customs for winter storage. Its website still uses an older explanation of six plus six months; the national customs rule in the box above allows eligible pleasure boats up to 18 months.
AirportsOujda-Angads is about 65 km away, Nador about 74 km. Both offer travel options via other European cities.
↑ Back to the mapAbout the selection and sources
The guide covers the Strait of Gibraltar and Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. Tangier, Smir and Saïdia have boatyards and storage ashore; Atalayoun is included as an option for a berth afloat. The numbering follows the coast from west to east.
The information is based on the harbours’ own websites, ANP, Moroccan customs, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry and sailors’ accounts, reviewed on 19 September 2026. Airport distances are approximate. Older lifting figures for Smir and Saïdia’s differing customs explanation are discussed beside the relevant harbours.