Seaport · Morocco
Port of El Jorf Lasfar
El Jorf Lasfar (Morocco) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45796). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Morocco
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MAJFL
- World Port Index no.
- 45796
- Coordinates
- 33.12°N, 8.62°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.5 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 6,280 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,300 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to El Jorf Lasfar, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about El Jorf Lasfar
Where is Port of El Jorf Lasfar?
El Jorf Lasfar (Morocco) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 33.12°N, 8.62°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of El Jorf Lasfar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MAJFL for El Jorf Lasfar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is El Jorf Lasfar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,280 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tanger Med, Algeciras, Sines.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from El Jorf Lasfar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for El Jorf Lasfar through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.