The best beaches in Morocco

The best beaches in Morocco

The vast majority of the beaches in Morocco are municipal. Here you can borrow beach equipment for an additional fee. The most popular are the Atlantic beaches.

It is difficult to single out the best among Morocco’s beaches; they are all distinguished by the purity of the sand and water. We can divide the very long coastline of the country into the Mediterranean (smaller) and Atlantic (large) parts. The main coastal cities of the country are on the Atlantic coast: Tangier, Casablanca, Essaouira, and Agadir. The Mediterranean coast is not very suitable for beaches, as its shores are high and steep.

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Beaches on the Mediterranean coast

On the northern coast of Morocco, there are more secluded places. Here is not yet that kind of touristy places because it is not that famous. You can describe the beaches of the Mediterranean coast as “wild”. Here the rocks are well protected from the wind.

Some of the most visited beaches are the Mediterrania-Saidia, which stretches for 6 km, and the bay of Tamuda, near the city of Saidia, are worth mentioning.

Beaches on the shores of the Atlantic in Morocco

There are many more beaches here, and the coast is open to the winds that blow constantly during the warm season. Thanks to this, surfing is very popular in Morocco’s resorts. In the Casablanca region and north of it, towards Rabat, the seawater is cooler, while to the south the ocean, and the climate, in general, gets warmer. Agadir, as the southernmost resort, is the most popular.

Dakhla Bay

This is the name of a deep bay located in the Moroccan-controlled part of Western Sahara. The open countryside and constant wind have contributed to the unprecedented popularity of surfing. Among surfers, Phum Labuir beach is especially popular here.

Legzira Beach

This secluded and little-visited spot is located 120 km south of Agadir and north of Sidi Ifni. In addition to bathing accessories, it is worth taking a camera. The fantastic scenery of the beach is forever remembered; here, the stone arches protrude hundreds of meters into the ocean. To find it, you have to drive from Agadir on the N1 road to the south, and in Tiznit turn right towards the ocean.

Golden beach of Agadir

This beach is located inside the city and is famous for its bright yellow sand. It stretches for 10 km and is a center for water sports such as surfing and water skiing. Most visitors rest here.

Beaches of Oualidia, Morocco

There are almost no attractions here, and it is a long way to reach the cultural centers from here, so the beaches take up most of the tourists’ time. Oualidia is north of Essaouira and 76 km south of El Jadida,

The outer beach is on the seafront, It is not very famous and to reach it you have to cross the bay by boat. The swell is strong there. The inner beach is in the depths of the lagoon, it is usually crowded, but the currents of the bay are weak Oualidia is a family resort, most people rest here in August.

Mohammedia Beaches

This satellite town of Casablanca is located a few kilometers north of Casablanca. Visitors to Casablanca prefer to swim and sunbathe here, as the city beach is not very suitable for that. People come here for vibrant beach activities. Many visitors flock to Mohammedia every season.

Shkirat Beaches

This place is famous for its good waves and beautiful sunsets. At the same time, it is not as crowded as Mohammedia. The beach is located 30 km south of Rabat.

Essaouira

The city is located in an open area, so there are constant waves and wind. Those who like to swim in Essaweira is not very comfortable. The beaches are very wide and sandy. The locality is preferred by surfers.

Little known beaches in Morocco

Al Hoceima is located in a very picturesque area surrounded by rocks. The wind is weak and the water is calm in the bays. The tourist infrastructure is well developed, some of the beaches are dark.

Saidia is a picturesque natural area where you can do sports or fishing. This resort is one of those that have opened recently. Cozy and uncrowded seaside resorts are Cabo Negro (Tefor), Martil and Marina Smir.

After leaving Morocco, tourists take with them a pleasant memory. The beaches of this country give a piece of the sun, provide an even and dark tan, and the powerful ocean helps to strengthen muscles and lose weight.