Cape Draa

Cape Draa marks a bend in the Atlantic coast near the mouth of the Draa, the long river that crosses southern Morocco towards the ocean. Beyond it the coastline trends southwest towards Cape Juby and the Canary Islands. The Canary Current follows the African shore southward, while northerly winds and ocean swell can make the exposed coast difficult for sailing vessels. The river itself often fails to reach the sea except after exceptional rainfall.