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Latif

Greeting friends,
I am planning a visit to Morocco in 2009, it will be the first return visit for a very long time. I am hopping to spend some of my time indulging in a bit of fishing. My favorite types of fishing are sea fishing from the shore and fly fishing in rivers and lakes. My request is for any information that can help me spend more time by the water rather than chassing my tail gathering forms.
I am looking for information regarding licences, permits, availability of fishing tackle etc...
Thanks in advance.
Latif

Abdel

Hey Latif and Welcome to GoMorocco.
many people living in Morocco, fishing is a way of life. For hundreds of tourists, however, it is a great way to pass the time. Despite the fact that foreigners often get the impression that Morocco is a desert country, fishing is quite a popular activity. Fishing in Morocco takes place in inland rivers and lakes as well as on the wide-open seas. Visitors can enjoy sitting in a boat in the middle of a lake or they can head out into the ocean for some great deep-sea fishing.

Of course, for a fisherman it is all about the struggle between fish and man and the type of fish you are fishing for can have a big impact on how challenging that encounter is. If you decide to head inland, you will find that the main type of fish found in gorges and wadis is trout. However, if you prefer a little variety, head to one of the many lakes in Morocco. Morocco’s lakes are filled with pike, perch, black bass, carp, barbells, eels and roach. You can literally spend days trying to catch as many of these great fish varieties as possible.

If you prefer to head out to the ocean for your game you will also not be disappointed. If Morocco’s vibrant fishing industry is anything to judge by, you will find the waters around Morocco teeming with life. The fish species you will find in these waters include sea perch, bonitos, chad, sea beam and mullet. If you’re looking for a bigger challenge, you will find swordfish, tuna, marlin, barracudas and grouper. Clearly there is no shortage of variety in the waters in and around Morocco. If you do want to go fishing in Morocco, you will find that fishing season for the lakes is between May and June. Fishing in the oceans is not as strictly monitored, though phoning the Moroccan fisheries office is never a bad idea. Two of the best fishing ports in the country are Dakhla (Sahara) and Mohammedia (Casablanca). So pack in your fishing rod the next time you visit Morocco.

Companies that offer fishing in Morocco:

Adrar Aventure:
Address: 111 Cite Saada-Menara, Marrakech
Telephone: 212 44 43 56 63

Angling International:
E-mail: info@anglinginternational.com

Journey Beyond Travel:
E-mail: jbt@journeybeyondtravel.com

hope this helps.

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Abdel

I will find out for you about fishing pe rmits and such and post it here very soon

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Latif

Greetings Abdel,

Thank you for your reply. The information was quite helpful and I will make good use of it in due time. I fished in Morocco when I was very young, but then I didn't worry too much about permits or licences.

I picked up fishing again in the UK and here there are books, magazines, dvds, and tv programs to keep anglers up to date with all aspects of fishing. What prompted me to request the information here was the fact that after contacting some relatives back home in Morocco, I got the impression that fishing in Morocco was not a popular hobby amongst moroccans like it is else where.

I watched some tv programs about fishihg made in Morocco, but there were so few of them that it made me wonder why. I don't always fish for the table: (to eat), it is enough to be out in nature and away from it all and maybe even get some ideas for a book about fishing that still lives at the back of my head!.
Latif

Abdel

I remember we used to fish in the river exact location here. it was fun and interesting. I think back in days it was fishing for the table more than a hobby but I knew people crazy about fishing in Morocco and for fun

Office National des pêches
13/15 rue lieutenant Mohamed Mahroud BP 20300 Casablanca Maroc.
Tel: 022 24 05 51 - fax: 022 24 23 05.

for fishing in rivers, lakes..etc
Administration des Eaux et Forets.
Haut commissariat aux Eaux et Forets et la lutte contre la désertification Rabat Chellah
Avenue Mohammed V, B.P.605 Rabat
tel: 037 76 26 94 - fax: 037 76 25 65

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Angeelina

I also love sport fishing. Sport fishing is basically a recreational game option for many around the world and majorly involves the use of rod, reel, hooks and line and the age old baits or lures.