Seaport · Morocco
Port of Safi
Safi (Morocco) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45797). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Morocco
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MASFI
- World Port Index no.
- 45797
- Coordinates
- 32.30°N, 9.25°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Other names
- Asafi
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 6,330 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,340 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Safi, 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 Safi
Where is Port of Safi?
Safi (Morocco) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 32.30°N, 9.25°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Safi?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MASFI for Safi. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Safi from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,330 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,940 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 Safi?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Safi 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.