The Best Beaches in Morocco - Holiday Morocco Tours

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The beaches in Morocco are many and extend over thousands of kilometers of astonishing coastline. There are many things to visit in Morocco, but traveling around the country encompasses mountains, deserts, imperial cities, archeological sites, and the Moroccan coast with many beaches. The best beaches in Morocco are spread over the Mediterranean coast and the Atlantic coast.

Morocco beaches enjoy a privileged position with a coastline of more than 3416 km, which opens from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Atlantic Ocean in the west. Morocco beach resorts are mainly around Agadir, Essaouira, Taghazout, Cabo Negro, Martil, Tangier, Casablanca, Al Hoceima, Asilah, Tamyda Bay, Dalia, Oualidia, Dakhla, and Saidia.

Morocco is a country in North Africa between Algeria and Mauritania. It is one of only three nations in the world (along with Spain and France) that has both Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.

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Morocco beaches: Agadir beach, Beddouza beach, Saidia beach, Dakhla beach, Tamuda beach, Essaouira beach, Taghazout beach, Aglou beach, Tamri beach, Oasiria Park Marrakech, Safi beach, Imsouane beach, Sidi Kaouki beach, Thmadhet beach, Cha’abi beach, Legzira beach, Cara Blanca beach, Tan-Tan beach, Plage Blanche beach, Oualidia beach.

What to know about the beaches in Morocco:

With a coastline of 3,400 km, Morocco has a large number of excellent beaches.
On the Atlantic coast, with frequent winds, there are perfect conditions for windsurfing, kitesurfing, and surfing.
In the north, there are Mediterranean beaches, where the water is warmer and calm.
There are beaches in Morocco next to beautiful fishing villages and historic towns, while others are remote and wild.

Beddouza beach in Morocco — Agadir Beach

Agadir Beach in Morocco

Agadir Beach in Morocco is very lively and is very important for the city. Along the beach, there is a promenade, some beach clubs, and many restaurants and cafes. It is very accessible, and you can walk to the beach from the center of Agadir. It has a length of about 6 km and all the infrastructure that is expected to be found on a beach. Along with Saidia, Agadir is one of the most famous beaches in Morocco.

Dakhla beach in Morocco

Dakhla beach in Morocco is located on the southern tip of the country approximately 400 km from the border of Mauritania. Next to the city of a hundred thousand inhabitants, there is a wide beach that stretches over a desert peninsula, with a sandy area with tens of kilometers. The strong winds that usually blow in Dakhla make this beach ideal for surfing and especially kitesurfing. In fact, the are several beaches in Dakhla in different locations.

Legzira beach in Morocco

Legzira beach in Morocco is famous for its stone arches. These were formed over time by the erosion of seawater. Two of them were exceptionally beautiful, but the smallest one collapsed in 2016. Until now, buildings by the beach have not been allowed, which gives it a certain wild air.

Tamuda beach in Morocco

Tamuda beach in Morocco is located between Fnideq and M’diq, on the Mediterranean coast. The sand is about 20 km long, being interrupted by two marinas. It is a top-rated beach for Moroccan summer holidays. In recent years, the offer of accommodation and tourist infrastructure along the beach has grown considerably.

Photo by Tamuda beach © Sofitel Tamuda Bay.

Sidi Kaouki beach in Morocco

The 5 km long Sidi Kaouki beach in Morocco, is located 25 south of Essaouira in the Moroccan Atlantic coast. It is one of the best places in Morocco to surf, and in the vicinity, there are several spots with good waves. The frequent strong winds offer excellent conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Whoever bathes should exercise caution due to strong currents and high waves.

Essaouira beach in Morocco

Essaouira beach in Morocco starts next to the city medina. It is a long beach that stretches for more than 15 km. Due to the usual strong winds, it is ideal for water sports, especially windsurfing and kitesurfing. It is possible to ride a horse or camel on the beach, and it is interesting to see local men playing football in the segment closest to the city.

Saidia beach in Morocco

Saidia beach in Morocco is a classic beach vacation destination, with a good number of resorts and all the tourist infrastructure. It is a Mediterranean beach, with 14 km sand, is known as “The Blue Pearl.” There is a marina, and not far away, there is a swampy area ideal for bird watching. Along with Agadir, Saidia is one of the most famous beaches in Morocco

Plage Blanche Beach one of the beaches in Morocco.

Plage Blanche beach in Morocco

Plage Blanche beach in Morocco is located 300 km south of Agadir. This remote beach offers an atmosphere of tranquility to the visitor. The surrounding landscape is marked by the sands of the Sahara desert, which touches the Atlantic here. It is a long beach, 40 km long. There are not many traces of human presence. Perhaps a fishermen’s hut and little else.

Oualidia beach one of the beaches in Morocco.

Oualidia beach in Morocco

Oualidia beach in Morocco is located on the Atlantic coast, between Essaouira and El Jadida. It is a good beach for swimming and windsurfing, kitesurfing, and surfing, and there are several schools of this type on site. You can eat good fish here, with the fishermen preparing the grills on the beach. There is an ideal lagoon for bird watching.

Imsouane beach one of the beaches in Morocco.

Imsouane beach in Morocco

Imsouane beach in Morocco is located about 90 km north of Agadir. It is next to a charming fishing village where you can eat good fish. It is one of the best places in Morocco to surf. The beach is 500 meters long, but there are other beaches nearby for those wishing to get away from the village.