Beaches for every taste in 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.

To remember
Whether you are looking for sunbathing or boarding, Moroccan beaches meet all visitors' desires.

The Oriental Desert Express
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For an unusual journey through magnificent desert landscapes, take the “Oriental Desert Express”!

Oriental Desert Express

The train runs between Oujda and Bouarfa along 305km of railway and offers you beautiful panoramas of the Sahara punctuated by occasional high dunes, nomadic encampments and small isolated villages. The train has three air-conditioned carriages with drinks and a hot meal served on board. Several stops are scheduled to immortalize your journey in photos, including Aïn Benimathar, Tendrara and Bouarfa.

A paradise of well-being
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Regular visits to the hammam are an unmissable ritual to ensure well-being in Morocco: the natural products carefully selected for this purpose guarantee a unique dimension to the treatments handed out. Allow yourself to be pampered by the attentions of our relaxation experts.

An art of living.

Riads, gardens, hammams, everything in Morocco embodies well-being elevated to the level of art of living. Nowadays all the big hotels have a spa or fitness center. Luxury and comfort combine marvelously with Moroccan tradition and art of living. Some of these establishments enjoy an exceptional surroundings, like the hotel spa in Tangier which offers a panoramic view over the Strait.

The country of well-being
Agadir, Marrakech, Essaouira, Fez, Tangier and Casablanca… Several destinations offer vacations focusing on well-being. Agadir and Essaouira, on the Atlantic coast, offer thalassotherapy cures. Marrakech remains the ideal destination to sample the pleasures of relaxation in a balneotherapy, spa or hammam. Fez stands out for its proximity to the famous spa resort of Moulay Yacoub, a center famous for the quality of its sulfur waters. Quality natural products with recognized virtues remain the basis of the treatments offered.

The art of the hammam
You can sample the pleasures of the hammam everywhere. A place to relax and meet people, it is a real institution in Morocco. Often richly decorated, a relaxing atmosphere reigns there. Scrubbing with black soap, coating in henna or ghasoul and massage with essential oils are among the treatments offered.

Sand baths

For direct contact with nature, the experience of sand baths in the desert is being developed around Tinfou and Merzouga, in the Drâa Valley. Again in the desert, several travel companies offer vacations combining discovery of wide open spaces and treatments for the body. In order to better prepare for your holiday, consult the list of hotels offering these services. Morocco's own traditional and charming welcome will ensure the success of your "well-being" holiday. You will sample a unique experience of rejuvenation and relaxation, far removed from everyday routine.