days in Morocco
Original land in adventure travel, the more things change the more they stay the same
Perfect week: Action Plans for trips of your life
Instead of spending this past New Year's Eve jammed elbow to elbow with a crowd of revelers sloshed, Condo Jim and his wife, Diane Silver, two lawyers in Phoenix, opted for something more spacious, the Sahara.
"We were sitting under a beautiful starry sky, listening to music Berber miles and miles from civilization," says Condo. "It was one of those life experiences you just never forget."
During their journey through Morocco in a Mountain Travel Sobek trip, Condo discovered twin lures of this rugged landscape, "the physical challenge of the hinterland and the incredible diversity of the culture."
Only eight miles (thirteen kilometers) from continental Europe, the Kingdom of Morocco is a world away. An outpost for intrepid wanderers long before it caught on with globetrotters 1960, this slice of North Africa is one of the world's adventure destinations original and remains a paragon of exoticism.
Life here is attuned to the rhythms of ancient Islamic culture, which can be confusing for Westerners around the world. But tourism is the fastest growing industry in Morocco, and the government keeps a watchful eye: It is unlawful for any person to offer guide services unless it is authorized by the State, and Ministry of Tourism police repress hard on pushy salespeople (if you will never boast free in a place where haggling is the national pastime).
Morocco, which is roughly the size of California, a rail system through all the cities of renown, and about $ 30 a night tour on the Marrakech Express Tangier is a serious matter. Communal taxis roam the countryside and the major car rental agencies have operations in major cities. Conduct, however, may be something of a challenge to both mule-carts are everywhere, lights are rare, and mopeds use the family car. However, the roads are surprisingly good, and one trip, you can explore the time warped cities, roam the high mountain trails, windsurfing coast, and walk through the most famous desert in the world .
A big draw on its own, Marrakech is also the dashboard of choice for getaways outback. In his trademark pink walls, casinos and nightclubs coexist with snake charmers and belly dancers. Beyond the walls, climbing routes in the Atlas Mountains, where robust, more than 12,000 feet (3,658 meters-plus) peaks attract climbers, hikers, climbers and in the warmer months and skiing in February to April. Southeast an hour is the gateway Saharan Ouarzazate. And three hours to the west, you can brush up on the coast in the hub Windsurfing in Essaouira.
But the action is not limited to forest edge. Stroll in the souks of Marrakech, or sneak into the winding alleys of the medina (old city) of Fez. With boilermakers, candles, and mules overloaded, it's like a maze V class most of the Middle Ages "hits-a view largely unchanged for centuries.
What Paul Bowles told 1970s, Tangier in Morocco remains true today: ". Has changed less than the rest of the world" Funky, affordable, always unpredictable, the country is a millennium in the space of a single week.
1. DIY
Choose two or three options, and you have a trip.
Souk atmosphere
The soul of Morocco is the medina, or old city, Fez el-Bali and is the ancestor of all. With more than 186 miles (299 km) of track entangled, it is the largest in the Arab world and presents itself as the cultural, intellectual, spiritual, and, no doubt, crafts capital. Slip inside its crenellated walls and giants wander through a maze of souks chaotic, where at every turn blind is a mound of bags of spices or a guy in a hooded djellaba come to you with a goat around his neck. This is as close as it gets to shopping in the year 1376. Forced sale is standard, but for grooving riffs flamingoes itinerant blacksmiths hammer or watch are far haggle without distractions.
Base Camp: The three-star Hotel Batha ($ 50 www.hotelclub.com) has English-speaking staff and a great location close to the inner sanctum of Fez el-Bali.
Trek Dunes
Some points on his rival atlas of the greatest adventure cred sandbox world that spans 3.5 million square miles burned. And you can not call it a trip until you have explored portion of Morocco's Sahara on the back of a camel lurches them. Aptly named "ships of the desert"-in the tracks of ancient trade caravans You have plenty of time to contemplate the infinite horizon while enjoying the 360 degree or gawking at the crowd of stars swirling over night. You can easily book the camel rides from two days to one of the many travel agencies sanctioned by the government to Marrakech. Organize longer expeditions with providers such as Mountain Travel Sobek, which hosts a two-week trip which includes a camel caravan of four days with a 4x4 support vehicle trailing ($ 3,490; www.mtsobek.com / mts / cb).
Base Camp: The German-owned Hotel Kasbah Sahara Gate ($ 25 www.hotel-sahara.com) mode allows you to desert. Overlooking the dunes of choice about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of Zagora, with air conditioning and terrace with views over the Sahara is an ideal platform for camels and four-wheel wander and explore the local kasbahs.
Hiking in the High Atlas
All mountain trail here is sure to go through Berber country. These Moroccan natives were driven into the hills by the Arab invasions centuries ago and have since perfected the art of living vertically in the villages that cling to cliffsides. Hoofers ambitious, you can take the highest peak in North Africa, 13,670 feet (4,167 meters) Jebel Toubkal, for two days without lift. Bring plenty of water and get acclimated: Rugged and remote, this is not the place for altitude sickness. The nearest trail must be in Imlil, south of Marrakech, on the road to Agadir.
Base Camp: Managed by Berber Adventure outfitter Adrar, Spartan Etoile du Toubkal ($ 24; www.morocco Travel-adventure.com), Imlil, has nine rooms, showers, and axes to do. Start your ascent from here and you're bound to pick up another member of the expedition loans or both.
Windsurfing the Casbah
Whip constant northeast trade winds became Essaouira, about 150 miles (241 kilometers) west of Marrakech-windsurfing in the hub of North Africa.
A magnet longtime off-the-grid travelers and local artists, the city became a word-of-mouth favorite for its deserted beaches of the Atlantic, relaxed, world heritage site worthy of architecture. You can rent a windsurf or kitesurf ($ 150 for three days), or take a kiteboarding clinic six hours ($ 206) at Club Mistral and Skyriders Center (www.club-mistral.com). Then dry and roam the ruins of a 18th century palace half buried along the south side of the city inspiration to Jimi Hendrix "Castles Made of Sand."
Base Camp: Founded by a resident of windsurfing Ahmed el Mahboul, comfortable Les Matins Bleus ($ 28 www.les-Matins-bleus.com) is a six-room, two-room hotel in the historic center of Medina Essaouira, in the heart of the action and a block from the beach.
2. Vitals
See Morocco in the right direction.
WHEN TO GO: Morocco can be an oven in summer, particularly in the southern desert, and snow caps the mountains during the winter. The best times to visit are spring and fall. Avoid total desert from June to September.
GETTING AROUND: The safe bet for long trips is the train that hit all the major decisions, Casablanca, Tangier, Fez and Marrakech on the way. From there, rental cars or buses can get you in the mountains, deserts, or the coast.
WHAT TO BRING: In this colony French former, a French phrase book will accelerate your movements. To keep dirt and grit Saharan Atlas remote wipes and eye drops are worth more than their weight in dirhams.
3. Go Guided
Choose a trip that suits you best, and let the pros do the rest.
THE SPREE MULTISPORT: Drop sands broil for moving fast and Morocco has great whitewater action in the High Atlas. Local outfitter Adrar Aventure will paddle the river N'Fis animated on a leg of a nine-day getaway ($ 3,500; www.morocco Travel-adventure.com) which includes climbing the rocks of the Atlas, hiking in remote Berber villages, and the camel-trekking in the country instead of surfing the Prime Minister, Anchor Point, on the coast north of Agadir.
The FAMILY AFFAIR: On this trip six days Backroads (3998 $ www.backroads.com), you and the brood (aged nine and above is recommended) kick things off with snake charmers and holidays tagine in Marrakech , switch to pedal power in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains (photo above), and share the Berber hospitality, break bread with the locals on glasses of mint tea piping hot. The trip includes biking and camel riding on the beach in Essaouira.
PLATE SAMPLER: 15 days of holiday travel Wilderness ($ 3.995; www.wildernesstravel.com), you can walk the slabs of rock twisted gorges of Dades between oases and kasbahs mint, climb the mountain of sand Erg Chebbi (one of the highest dunes in Morocco), hiking in the Atlas, and the caravan in the desert. The hike is also part of a trip to Essaouira, medina, more chaos in Fes and Marrakech.
Daylight Saving in Morocco 2012
Daylight Saving in Morocco 2012
Once again Morocco will have an unusual daylight saving schedule. The problem has always been that some people have objected to having the time change during Ramadan. Critics say this makes no logical sense, but is at a religious sensibility.
There will be a lot of time changing in Morocco this year
With Ramadan moving earlier each year, it is an ongoing problem and this year a new solution has been found. Morocco will set its clocks one hour ahead from the end of April to the end of September - except during the holy month of Ramadan. Daylight saving will resume after Ramadan. This has been decided by the Government’s Council.
The history of daylight saving has been a mixed one that started in 2008. Morocco decided to trial daylight saving time when it moved the clock one hour forward (UTC+1) at midnight between May 31 and June 1 . The daylight saving schedule was supposed to end September 28th that year. However, the many individuals and business groups were surprised when a decision was suddenly made to end the daylight saving date nearly a month ahead of schedule. The decision also played havoc with international airline schedules. (See our 2008 story here) Hopefully this year will see the time changes running smoothly, though how airline schedules will deal with the on-again then off-again for Ramadan (probable dates are July 21 to August 19 ) and then on-again... is anyone's guess. A draft decree, adopted by the Government’s Council stipulates that the standard time will be resumed at 3 am on the last Sunday in September,. Speaking in this regard, Minister in charge of Civil Service and the Administration Modernisation said that that daylight saving changes will boost Morocco’s economic competitiveness through reducing energy consumption and facilitating transactions with foreign partners. This timing, he said, would enable Morocco to save 140 megawatts at peak time, which in turn will have a positive impact on the environment and on the investments of Morocco’s electricity utilities. SHARE THIS!
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Housing the Poor - the impact on Moroccan Property
Morocco’s housing deficit stood at roughly 608,000 units in 2011, with a significant shortfall in terms of the availability of government-sponsored accommodation, exacerbated in part by the Kingdom’s move to eliminate shantytowns and shift residents into proper housing.
Moving families out of the slums is a priority
The VSB programme has been most successful so far in the Oriental Region, located in north-eastern Morocco, where 83% of the targeted households have been demolished and families relocated. The Al Omrane-Oujda group, a real estate company placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Housing, has been one of the main players in the region in helping eradicate slums.
Also among the company’s main projects is that of the urban zone planned for the town of Al Aroui where 210 ha will be dedicated to housing. Some 36,000 housing units will be built in the area for about 180,000 inhabitants. Relocating families into the refurbished apartments planned by the government has been made possible thanks to a number of financing mechanisms. Fogarim, which has provided government-backed mortgages to people with low incomes since 2003, has enabled 81,000 people to obtain their own home.
Among these, 15,200 households that have been relocated under the VSB scheme have benefitted from the Fogarim scheme. At the end of 2011, the credit distributed to these families accounted for around 11%, or Dh1.22bn (€109.3m), of total issued Fogarim credit.
However, the Fogarim programme currently faces a major challenge as a number of payment defaults have been reported in towns such as Oujda, Azrou and Rabat, where some households have failed to pay off their monthly instalments of around Dh1500 (€134). Authorities have asked banks for more time before taking judicial action again the loanholders, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance has put in place a new loan, the Fogarim-VSB, that specifically targets this segment of the population and lowers their monthly payments to Dh1000 (€90).
Morocco’s residential sector will continue to expand as the government pursues its objective of relocating people to newer, urban housing. Already some 4000 ha of land per year have been reclaimed for urban projects, with some 45% of this used for real estate, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. With the government planning to develop a further 70,000 ha, the sheer volume and scale of the government’s housing schemes should leave plenty of room for growth in real estate.
As evidenced by an increased demand for construction materials, including a dramatic 25% rise in cement sales, Morocco’s property sector is continuing to see steady growth thanks in large part to a strong emphasis on social housing – a segment that has consistently run a deficit of supply, thereby promising continued expansion in the years to come, Global Arab Network reports.
Residential property remains the real estate sector’s main driving force, accounting for around 67% of total sales. In 2011, prices increased by 3.4% compared to 2010 and the number of units sold on the market was up by 13.6%. According to the latest statistics released by Bank Al Maghrib for the last quarter of 2011, the volume of transactions in the residential property sector rose by 22.8%, mainly due to the increase in middle-income and high-end apartment and villa sales. In the last quarter of 2011, villa prices saw a year-on-year (y-o-y) increase of 4.2% and sales rose by 11.3%.
However, it was apartment sales that lead the sector, accounting for around 61% of total sales. Prices saw a y-o-y increase of 5.2%, while the volume of transactions rose by 25.7%. The majority of real estate activity comes from further along the socioeconomic spectrum, at the affordable housing end, which accounts for more than two-thirds of total residential demand.
Our work in Morocco
Our work in Morocco
The British Embassy in Rabat has for many years supported Morocco's ongoing process of democratisation, modernisation and improvements in good governance and human rights. This commitment is constantly being strengthened in partnership with Moroccan government and civil society by setting up programmes covering a wide range of areas that will together provide firm foundations for future reform and development.
Each of the projects makes use of British expertise in close co-operation with local and international experts. Moroccan partners play an important role, providing leadership, advice and often joint financing. The projects have established British co-operation with many sectors of Moroccan society including judges, lawyers, journalists, academics, civil servants, civil society activists, environmentalists and rural populations.
Most Romantic Beaches of Morocco
Most Romantic Beaches of Morocco
Most Romantic Beaches of the Med
© Acqualina Resort & Spa
Sunny Isles Beach vs. South Beach
When it comes to naming 10 so-called "hot alternative beaches," Sunny Isles Beach immediately comes to mind, thanks in good part to the opening of the Acqualina Resort in 2006. There's also a new Le Meridian and the Trump International Beach Resort. Located on a barrier island just 13 miles north of Miami Beach, it's also just three miles away from Bal Harbour's renowned shopping. Stacy Small, president of Elite Travel International, a boutique luxury travel agency in Brentwood, Calif., calls the Sunny Isles accommodations "more sophisticated" than those of its more celebrated neighbor.
© Anguilla Tourist Board
Tarifa vs. Essaouira
Essaouira, one of the best of Morocco's beaches, tends to be uncomfortably crowded, especially in the popular summer months. But in Tarifa, Spain, roughly ten miles from the African shore, it's a completely different story. "It's at the southernmost point of Europe, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet, and a perfect alternative to Morocco for those who truly want to chill out in a local beach town," says Stacy Small, president of Elite Travel International.
© Anguilla Tourist Board
Anguilla vs. St. Barths
As St. Barths becomes increasingly overrun, true trendsetters are island-hopping over to Anguilla, just a few miles to the north. The island's rocky terrain is ringed by white sand beaches, which are in turn regularly visited by such stars as Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt (pre-Brangelina) and Beyonce. Celebs love the low-key vibe, which provides a welcome respite from the over-the-top hedonism of St. Barths.
© Robert Harding Picture Library Ltd / Alamy
Tamarama Beach vs. Bondi Beach
Located just one kilometer from Australia's world famous Bondi Beach, Tamarama has been nicknamed "Glamarama Beach" by those familiar with its daily parade of perfectly chiseled bodies. Most accommodations and nightlife remain in Bondi, but Tamarama has annexed the see-and-be-seen daytime scene. A lovely path connects the two beaches.
© Hawaii Tourism Japan (HTJ)
Lanai vs. Waikiki
"Waikiki is lined with hotels and is always busy and crowded, although still beautiful," says Stacy Small, president of Elite Travel International. "In contrast, Lanai—just a short flight away—has few resorts." Just two, in fact, and only one of them, the Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay, sits on the ocean. Just a half hour by plane from Honolulu (on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki is also located), Lanai overwhelms visitors with its spectacular landscape and solitude (the island has fewer than 3,000 permanent residents).
© Paraiso de la Bonita Resort
The Riviera Maya vs. Cancun
Cancun attracts literally millions of visitors per year, and is barely clinging to its reputation as an oceanfront hotspot. This is at least in part because the true trendsetters have decamped to the nearby Riviera Maya, a tropical stretch of coast where several new luxury resorts—spearheaded by the Paraiso de la Bonita—help make it, as Small says, "the real star in this region." It is also conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Cancun's high-traffic international airport.
© Art Kowalsky / Alamy
Eze-sur-Mer vs. Nice
Nice has long been the point of entry to the Cote d'Azu. But nearby Eze-sur-Mer has less crowded beaches, a beautiful and historic cliff-top town with amazing views of the Mediterranean, as well as its own charming hotels and restaurants. And it's only five miles from Nice's abundant shopping and nightlife.
© iStockphoto.com/Sheldon Kralstein
Biarritz vs. San Sebastian
While San Sebastian is a common stop on Americans' European itineraries, Biarritz, just a few miles north across the border with France, has largely escaped their attention. According to Small, "This luxurious seaside town boasts some of the best beaches in Europe." Historically, Biarritz was a destination for European royalty—Empress Eugenie built a seaside palace there in 1854. Today, chic vacationers can do the same—her summer home is now the Hotel du Palais.
© AA World Travel Library / Alamy
Jamestown vs. Newport
Newport is America's seminal exclusive beachside resort, having hosted the country's rich and elite since the mid-19th century. But there's another historic town in the area that lately is giving the grand dame a run for her old money: Jamestown. While most visitors rush to Newport in the summer, Jamestown still offers a charming New England small-town feel. And trendsetters have taken notice, as many would-be Newporters have taken advantage of Jamestown's cheaper (for now) real estate.
© WoodyStock / Alamy
Jose Ignacio vs. Punta Del Este
Anyone who's anyone in Argentina and other South American countries spends a chunk of their summers in "Punta"—but they rarely complete a season without some time spent in Jose Ignacio, as well. According to Small, the spot 25 miles north of Punta "retains its original fishing village charm while slowly evolving into a celebrity enclave of its own." Most visitors rent villas, as there are limited options for hotel rooms. But that should all change when the scheduled Setai resort with residences opens.
© Paraiso de la Bonita Resort
The Riviera Maya vs. Cancun
Cancun attracts literally millions of visitors per year, and is barely clinging to its reputation as an oceanfront hotspot. This is at least in part because the true trendsetters have decamped to the nearby Riviera Maya, a tropical stretch of coast where several new luxury resorts—spearheaded by the Paraiso de la Bonita—help make it, as Small says, "the real star in this region." It is also conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Cancun's high-traffic international airport.
Most Romantic Beaches of the Med
© Acqualina Resort & Spa
Sunny Isles Beach vs. South Beach
When it comes to naming 10 so-called "hot alternative beaches," Sunny Isles Beach immediately comes to mind, thanks in good part to the opening of the Acqualina Resort in 2006. There's also a new Le Meridian and the Trump International Beach Resort. Located on a barrier island just 13 miles north of Miami Beach, it's also just three miles away from Bal Harbour's renowned shopping. Stacy Small, president of Elite Travel International, a boutique luxury travel agency in Brentwood, Calif., calls the Sunny Isles accommodations "more sophisticated" than those of its more celebrated neighbor.
© Anguilla Tourist Board
Tarifa vs. Essaouira
Essaouira, one of the best of Morocco's beaches, tends to be uncomfortably crowded, especially in the popular summer months. But in Tarifa, Spain, roughly ten miles from the African shore, it's a completely different story. "It's at the southernmost point of Europe, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet, and a perfect alternative to Morocco for those who truly want to chill out in a local beach town," says Stacy Small, president of Elite Travel International.
© Anguilla Tourist Board
Anguilla vs. St. Barths
As St. Barths becomes increasingly overrun, true trendsetters are island-hopping over to Anguilla, just a few miles to the north. The island's rocky terrain is ringed by white sand beaches, which are in turn regularly visited by such stars as Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt (pre-Brangelina) and Beyonce. Celebs love the low-key vibe, which provides a welcome respite from the over-the-top hedonism of St. Barths.
© Robert Harding Picture Library Ltd / Alamy
Tamarama Beach vs. Bondi Beach
Located just one kilometer from Australia's world famous Bondi Beach, Tamarama has been nicknamed "Glamarama Beach" by those familiar with its daily parade of perfectly chiseled bodies. Most accommodations and nightlife remain in Bondi, but Tamarama has annexed the see-and-be-seen daytime scene. A lovely path connects the two beaches.
© Hawaii Tourism Japan (HTJ)
Lanai vs. Waikiki
"Waikiki is lined with hotels and is always busy and crowded, although still beautiful," says Stacy Small, president of Elite Travel International. "In contrast, Lanai—just a short flight away—has few resorts." Just two, in fact, and only one of them, the Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay, sits on the ocean. Just a half hour by plane from Honolulu (on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki is also located), Lanai overwhelms visitors with its spectacular landscape and solitude (the island has fewer than 3,000 permanent residents).
© Paraiso de la Bonita Resort
The Riviera Maya vs. Cancun
Cancun attracts literally millions of visitors per year, and is barely clinging to its reputation as an oceanfront hotspot. This is at least in part because the true trendsetters have decamped to the nearby Riviera Maya, a tropical stretch of coast where several new luxury resorts—spearheaded by the Paraiso de la Bonita—help make it, as Small says, "the real star in this region." It is also conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Cancun's high-traffic international airport.
© Art Kowalsky / Alamy
Eze-sur-Mer vs. Nice
Nice has long been the point of entry to the Cote d'Azu. But nearby Eze-sur-Mer has less crowded beaches, a beautiful and historic cliff-top town with amazing views of the Mediterranean, as well as its own charming hotels and restaurants. And it's only five miles from Nice's abundant shopping and nightlife.
© iStockphoto.com/Sheldon Kralstein
Biarritz vs. San Sebastian
While San Sebastian is a common stop on Americans' European itineraries, Biarritz, just a few miles north across the border with France, has largely escaped their attention. According to Small, "This luxurious seaside town boasts some of the best beaches in Europe." Historically, Biarritz was a destination for European royalty—Empress Eugenie built a seaside palace there in 1854. Today, chic vacationers can do the same—her summer home is now the Hotel du Palais.
© AA World Travel Library / Alamy
Jamestown vs. Newport
Newport is America's seminal exclusive beachside resort, having hosted the country's rich and elite since the mid-19th century. But there's another historic town in the area that lately is giving the grand dame a run for her old money: Jamestown. While most visitors rush to Newport in the summer, Jamestown still offers a charming New England small-town feel. And trendsetters have taken notice, as many would-be Newporters have taken advantage of Jamestown's cheaper (for now) real estate.
© WoodyStock / Alamy
Jose Ignacio vs. Punta Del Este
Anyone who's anyone in Argentina and other South American countries spends a chunk of their summers in "Punta"—but they rarely complete a season without some time spent in Jose Ignacio, as well. According to Small, the spot 25 miles north of Punta "retains its original fishing village charm while slowly evolving into a celebrity enclave of its own." Most visitors rent villas, as there are limited options for hotel rooms. But that should all change when the scheduled Setai resort with residences opens.
© Paraiso de la Bonita Resort
The Riviera Maya vs. Cancun
Cancun attracts literally millions of visitors per year, and is barely clinging to its reputation as an oceanfront hotspot. This is at least in part because the true trendsetters have decamped to the nearby Riviera Maya, a tropical stretch of coast where several new luxury resorts—spearheaded by the Paraiso de la Bonita—help make it, as Small says, "the real star in this region." It is also conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Cancun's high-traffic international airport.
Mediterrania-Saidia -Moroccan beaches
Whether you're a fan of windsurfing, kite, surfing, wake boarding or jet skiing, sure, you will find waves there waiting for you.
On the most indented coast of the Mediterranean, between Tangier and Al Hoceima, the sea is calm and quiet, the beaches are more intimate.
Some are close to small traditional fishing villages, nestling in the corner of natural paradise.
In parallel, new resorts are emerging as Tamuda Bay on the outskirts of Tetouan and Saidia, a new resort on the Mediterranean coast.
Facing Andalusia, Mediterrania-Saidia covers over 700 acres with a waterfront of 6 km of white sand, a marina and golf 18 holes complete at a development site, near two international airports.
Discover the beautiful sandybeaches and small sheltered bays and deserted often stretching along the Mediterranean coast.
You will be surprised by the earthly paradises hidden behind the majestic Rif mountain range.
Tamuda Bay Saidia will be an unforgettable stay. The Mediterranean coastline unfolds with its calm and crystal clear waters and fine white sand. The panorama is breathtaking.
Whether you are tempted by a boat trip to sailing, scuba diving (many hotels have their own centers), a romantic stroll along the shore or a simple and delicious tanning session in the sun if you are overwhelmed.
Moroccan beaches are for all tastes and desires.
Moroccan Beaches
Moroccan beaches are for all tastes and desires.
Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, Morocco has several thousands of kilometers of coastline where the scenery is varied and inviting.
The most popular Moroccan beaches are naturally located near cities, especially on the Atlantic coast.
But there are hundreds more in places where nature has remained intact.
All allow you to experience the joys of swimming, relaxing or popular water sports.
The vast majority of beaches are as long strips of sand facing the ocean waves. They will become hotter as you go south to the sublime bay of Dakhla.
The northeast trade wind is blowing steadily from late March to mid-September on the corner of the coast: ideal conditions for practicing all winter sports, including surfing.
Morocco Beaches for Every Taste
Morocco Beaches for Every Taste
Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco has several thousand kilometers of coast whose landscapes are diverse and beaches welcoming.
Atlantic
The most visited beaches are naturally located not far from cities, especially on the Atlantic coast. But there are hundreds of others in places where nature has remained unspoilt. They all make it possible to sample the joys of swimming, relaxing and the latest water sports. On the Atlantic coast, the great majority of beaches appear as long strips of fine sand lapped by the ocean waves. They will be hotter the further south you go until you reach the sublime Dakhla Bay. The north-east trade wind blows regularly from the end of March to mid-September on this corner of the coast: ideal conditions for practicing all board sports, especially surfing. Whether you're a fan of windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, wakeboarding or jet skiing, you can sure you will find the right waves here.
Mediterranean
On the more divided up coast of the Mediterranean, between Tangier and Al Hoceima, the sea is warm and calm and the beaches more intimate. Some are close to small traditional fishing villages, tucked into corners of idyllic nature. At the same time, new seaside resorts are springing up such as Tamuda Bay, on the outskirts of Tétouan and Saidia, which is a new Mediterranean coast resort. Facing Andalusia, Mediterrania-Saida extends over 1700 acres with a 6km seafront of white sand. A pleasure port and an 18-hole golf course complete this site which has been developed next to two international airports. The Atlantic is not sitting on its laurels either with new resorts such as Lixus, Mazagan, Taghazout and Plage Blanche.
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