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Bin El Ouidane
Reservoir legend for world-record Carp and Smallmouth Bass
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Morocco.
Fishing in Morocco 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Year-round
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Freshwater: From 200 MAD (~18 EUR)/year. Saltwater: Mostly free from the shore.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At the Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forets or at local fishing clubs.
- Cost
- Freshwater: From 200 MAD (~18 EUR)/year. Saltwater: Mostly free from the shore.
- Validity
- Annual permits for freshwater. Coast: Free.
- Available online?
- No
Morocco offers surprising fishing — Atlantic coast with carp and bass in the reservoirs of the Atlas Mountains! Freshwater requires a license. Sea fishing from the shore is free. Only 14 km from Spain!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Coast: Year-round. Reservoirs: Spring/autumn. Atlas trout: March-September.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Dakhla Lagoon
World class waters for huge Corvina and Sea Bass
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Oued Tizguite
Atlas Mountainsclear water for Stream and Rainbow Trout
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Mohammedia
Center for Big Game Fishing on Marlin and Tuna
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Al Wahda Reservoir
Huge water body for Pike-perch and coarse fish
What's biting?
Your target species.
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Smallmouth Bass
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Trout: October-March. Largemouth bass: Varies. Coast: Few restrictions.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits. Trout: 5/day. Carp: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite, poison prohibited. Nets only for professional fishermen.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly practiced with carp and bass.
What does it cost?
18 €
License
Freshwater: Approx. 18 EUR/year. Coast: Free.
50-200 €
Guide per day
50-200 EUR/day.
25-50 €
Daily budget
Budget: 25-50 EUR (cheap!). Comfort: 80-200 EUR.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
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🎣 Live catches in marokko
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Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At the Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forets or at local fishing clubs. — Morocco offers surprising fishing — Atlantic coast with carp and bass in the reservoirs of the Atlas Mountains! Freshwater requires a license. Sea fishing from the shore is free. Only 14 km from Spain!
Rules in detail
Morocco has huge reservoirs with carp, largemouth bass and zander — in the middle of the desert! The Atlas mountain streams have trout.
Freshwater
Huge reservoirs (Bin El Ouidane, Al Wahda). Atlas mountain streams with trout. Carp and bass.
Saltwater
Atlantic (3,500 km!) and Mediterranean. Dakhla in the Western Sahara is a surf and fishing mecca!
Equipment
Basic equipment in Casablanca and Marrakech. Bring special equipment.
Guides
Reservoir guide: 50-150 EUR/day. Dakhla coastal guide: 80-200 EUR/day.
Getting there
Flights to Casablanca, Marrakech, Dakhla. Rental car. Good highways.
Safety
Safe travel destination. Heat in summer! Desert: Water and sun protection essential.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment no problem.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 18, 2026
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