The most beautiful coastal villages in Morocco
The most beautiful coastal villages in Morocco to visit!
Essaouira: the mecca of surfing in Morocco
Firstly, Essaouira is one of the most beautiful coastal villages in Morocco. Located 150 kilometers from Marrakech, this city of 80,000 inhabitants has become the star surfing destination. Its cosmopolitan air and its European layout – in the form of a grid. Contrast with the ancient bastions and the architecture of a medina with history. Therein lies the charm of Essaouira, in the mix, in the serenity of the sea. In the hustle and bustle of a city.
Blessed by the charm of the Atlantic, Essaouira not only boasts a World Heritage medina. But it is also the perfect place to show off your boarding skills. Its strong trade winds and beautiful golden sandy beaches make it the perfect setting for water sports such as surfing and windsurfing.
It has a large surfing community and you can see that not only on the beaches in the area. But also in the number of specialized stores in the medina itself,” says Marina Comes. However, it is not only the perfect occasion to join a group of people passionate about this water sport. But also a great opportunity to meet more people with the ‘Marrakech Camel trips’ gene.
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“Its good weather conditions and its famous beaches mean that strolling through its medina in summer is not as quiet as in other less crowded coastal towns. But its beauty, character, and history make it an essential visit on any route through the south of ** Morocco **,” says the travel influencer.
Where do we start? Essaouira step by step
According to Marina Comes, these are the tips that you should take into account if you want to make the most of your trip to Essaouria, take note:
Firstly, enter its luminous medina through one of the two monumental gates and stroll through its cheerful and wide streets. Full of galleries, craft stores, cafes, and restaurants for all tastes.
Enjoy a Moorish tea while contemplating everyday scenes from one of the sunny terraces of the Moulay Hassan square.
Cross the Marina gate and stroll through the port, where boxes of local fishermen are piled up. And where you can visit artisanal shipyards (still active).
Walk along the Rue Skala (the street parallel to the wall that runs through the old town) ending at the Skala de la Kasbah. The famous square-fort of Essaouira, surrounded by ramparts with cannons pointing to the sea. From there you will take some beautiful pictures.
Asilah: a medina for bohemian women
In the north of Morocco, we find a city where blue and white are the real protagonists. Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, the walls of this corner of fishing essence hide one of the most charming medinas in the country. Asilah is capable of captivating anyone with its salty breeze. Its coquettish corners, and the art that floods its narrow streets. Definitely, one of the most beautiful coastal villages in Morocco.
“Every year in summer, usually in August, the Asilah International Cultural Festival is held. And its streets become an open-air art exhibition, accompanied by concerts and cultural activities of all kinds,” says Marina Comes.
Spectacular beaches and a city that exudes art on all four sides.
“Asilah has a bohemian touch that distinguishes it from other Moroccan towns. **I consider it the Moroccan Tarifa **. Just 46 kilometers south of Tangier, is a perfect choice for those who prefer to escape the bustle of the city, “says the traveler. Marina Comes advises you to stay in one of the spectacular riads in the medina. So you can enjoy the cultural atmosphere in summer in this “haven for artists and intellectuals”.
What about those inspiring walks at sunset? Dear travelers, far from the crowded cove that you will find at the foot of its medina. If you walk a little further, an immense beach of fine sand and absolute calm awaits you. “Asilah has kilometers of semi-pristine beaches, both north and south, where walking alone in the middle of August is almost a guarantee as well as a luxury,” says Comes.
Dakhla: between dunes and lagoons
Because of its location, in the southernmost part of Morocco, Dakhla resists being conquered by mass tourism. What has become one of the most popular places for surfers, kitesurfers, and windsurfers, has some of the most impressive beaches in the country.
In the words of Marina Comes: “Located on the shores of the Atlantic and surrounded by the white dunes of the Sahara, it has a series of blue lagoons that form between the dunes and are a real spectacle for the eyes of the traveler”.
The tranquility was this: welcome to Dakhla.
Coasts escorted by movie-like cliffs, landscapes that blend the blue of the sea and the cream color of the sand to perfection. If you are looking for a destination where nature surprises you at every step. To contemplate the beauty in its purest state, ** Marrakech Camel Trips suggests you spend a few days in** Dakhla “. There is a quality hotel offer for how little exploited the area is. Everything revolves around beach tourism and water sports. But in a sustainable way and on a very small scale,” explains ** Marina Comes **.
“Undoubtedly, one of the most unspoiled parts of the country in terms of tourism and very interesting. Even for those who do not practice water sports and are looking for a few days at the beach in a more casual and international Morocco than one imagines,” she concludes. Viajes al Desierto Marruecos.
Legzira: pictures from another world
There are few seascapes as spectacular as that of Legzira beach. It is where a reddish stone arch (the other disappeared in 2016) and a sea that powerfully laps the sand is reason enough for you to set course for Morocco this summer. Although it could well be some corner of Mars, Legzira. It is which Marina Comes found even more spectacular than **the beach of the Cathedrals of Galicia **, of similar beauty – is located 11 kilometers from the city of Sidi Ifni and south of Agadir.
“Keep in mind that the swell on this beach is usually strong. So the best time to fully enjoy it is when the tide is low,” Marina Comes advises bathers.
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Dotted with a few traditional fishermen’s houses and resisting the colonization of towels. This wonderful beach is as quiet as it is wild (perfect for travelers with the ‘Marrakech Camel Trips’ b gene, like you). Its waters are only suitable for the most daring and experienced surfers. “It should be noted that access to this beach is not easy because it is surrounded by a plateau and the only way to go down to the sand is by the bed of a torrent of considerable inclination,” confesses the influencer.
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