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El Hank Lighthouse, Morocco: what it is and when to go
El Hank Lighthouse is a Moroccan cultural heritage site (Phare d'El Hank منارة العنق) in Morocco (Casablanca). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Moroccan cultural heritage site · Architecture
- Local name
- Phare d'El Hank منارة العنق
- Where
- Morocco
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CMN Casablanca, 28 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 33.60997, -7.65472
What it is and where
El Hank Lighthouse is a Moroccan cultural heritage site (Phare d'El Hank منارة العنق) in Morocco (Casablanca). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Casablanca, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 3.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 33.60997, -7.65472; the nearest main airport is Mohammed V International Airport (CMN, Casablanca), 28 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Morocco. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit El Hank Lighthouse is March to May and October to November.
- JanPossible10:00
- FebPossible10:48
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:45
- JunPossible14:13
- JulBetter not14:01
- AugBetter not13:15
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovBest time10:13
- DecPossible9:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Morocco
To enter Morocco there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport; a Spanish ID card (DNI) won't do”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Morocco checklist. Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD); plugs: Type C and E · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 19 police (cities) · 177 gendarmerie (roads) · 15 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hassan II MosqueMosque in Casablanca, Morocco2.1 km
- Tahiti Beach ClubBeaches2.2 km
- Topkapi Hammams & SpaHot spring bath2.2 km
- Loft Art GalleryGallery2.2 km
- L'Atelier 21Gallery2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Morocco guide.
More in Morocco: Architecture
- Hassan Tower: Mosque in Rabat, Morocco
- Melilla Lighthouse: lighthouse in Melilla, Spain
- Punta Almina Lighthouse: lighthouse in Spain
- Cape Spartel Lighthouse: Moroccan cultural heritage site
- Isla de Isabel II Lighthouse: lighthouse in Spain
- Faro el Cabino: lighthouse in Morocco
Every Morocco place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is El Hank Lighthouse?
It is a Moroccan cultural heritage site (Phare d'El Hank منارة العنق in the local language) in Morocco. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit El Hank Lighthouse?
March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47.
How do you get to El Hank Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), 28 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Morocco is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Morocco map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hassan II Mosque, Tahiti Beach Club, Topkapi Hammams & Spa. The rest is in the Morocco guide.
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