Zerib Kebir

About this dive site

This dive site, Zerib Kebir, offers a captivating underwater experience accessible directly from the sandy shore. Navigating the site involves exploring a network of canyons carved into the reef, leading to smaller caves. Divers should maintain awareness of their surroundings and potential depth changes within the canyons. There's no known specific history associated with the site beyond its natural formation.

The vibrant coral gardens teem with marine life, including sea turtles, scorpionfish, crocodilefish, pufferfish, eagle rays, morays, boxfish, and nudibranchs. The diversity of species provides ample opportunity for both macro and wide-angle photography.

Zerib Kebir is suitable for diving year-round, although visibility may vary depending on the season. The best time for warmer water temperatures and better visibility is during the summer months (May to September). For freedivers, the calm conditions and varied depths make it an excellent location for exploring the canyons and shallower reef areas. Divers should be aware of potential currents within the canyons and maintain appropriate buoyancy control.