Navy comparison: Morocco vs South Africa
Morocco's 122-ship navy outnumbers South Africa's 49 vessels (2.5x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 3 submarines, 6 vs 4 frigates, 1 vs 0 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 106 vs 33 patrol boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Morocco vs South Africa). Morocco's navy is officially the Royal Moroccan Navy, while South Africa's is the South African Navy.
Royal Moroccan Navy 🇲🇦
| Official Name | Royal Moroccan Navy |
| Total ships | 122 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 122 as of 2025 |
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South African Navy 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Navy |
| Total ships | 49 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
Moroccan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 106 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
South African ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 33 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco has a larger navy with 122 ships compared to South Africa's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Morocco or South Africa?
South Africa operates more submarines with 3 compared to Morocco's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco operates 6 frigates compared to South Africa's 4.
How do the Morocco and South Africa navies compare in size?
Morocco's navy is 2.5 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total ships (122 vs 49).