Are you planning a trip to Morocco and searching for the best beach resorts? Look no further! Morocco boasts over 2,000 km of stunning coastline, offering a diverse range of experiences. From the Atlantic coast near Essaouira and Agadir to the Mediterranean shores around Tangier and Al Hoceima, you'll find incredible beaches and charming coastal towns.
Morocco offers a diverse range of coastal experiences.
This guide highlights some of Morocco's best beach resorts, catering to various budgets and preferences. Whether you're seeking luxury, authenticity, or a surfer's paradise, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy sunbathing, surfing, fishing, sailing, and more.
Before planning your trip, consider the best time to travel to Morocco based on your desired beach activities. For example, the prime surfing season may not be ideal for sunbathing. Keep this in mind to make the most of your Moroccan beach vacation.
Featured Beach Resorts in Morocco
Here is a list of some of Morocco’s best beach resorts. This list includes affordable and luxurious beach resorts in Morocco beach resorts Most of them are very authentic and charming, especially those located in small villages where you will be able to enjoy sunbathing, surfing, fishing, sailing, and so much more. They offer different experiences, and I enjoyed staying in them.
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1. Legzira Beach Resort
I love this resort is that is one of those tourist places that stayed authentic. At Legzira beach resort, you will have a comfortable place to stay while enjoying direct and easy access to the beach, eating delicious fresh fish in the restaurant, and spending long magical nights listening to the waves from the resort terrasse.
Legzira Beach is known for its dramatic scenery.
2. Imsouane Beach Resort
This resort offers one of the best views of Imsouane beach, near Taghazout. The rooms are modern, clean and include a kitchenette. The restaurant offers delicious traditional Moroccan dishes; outside, you will find all the equipment you need to make grilled fresh fish.
3. Hotel Near Nador
This is one of the hotels near Nador that you probably will enjoy. It is located near the beach, so very convenient. Prices might get high when the hotel is crowded in the summer, so make sure you make your reservations early.
4. Hotel Near Agadir Beach and Airport
The hotel is located just a 10-minute drive from Agadir beach. It is also very convenient as it is located near Agadir airport, at only 30 minutes car drive. The site is modern with a very contemporary style.
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Agadir Airport provides convenient access to nearby beach resorts.
5. Quemado Beach Luxurious Resort
This resort is on the fancy side, offering a luxurious stay with modern rooms, a stunning beach view of the famous Quemado beach, SPA treatments, and much more. The good news is the prices can get interesting, especially if you make your reservations early.
6. Moulay Bouzerktoune Beach Family Site
This lovely site is in one of the surfers’ most loved spots, Moulay Bouzerktoune Beach, near Essaouira. It is a family site, more like an Airbnb, super cozy, clean, and authentic. The hosts are charming and will care for everything to offer comfort and an unforgettable experience. Ask them about the best spots to sail at Moulay Bouzerktoune beach and where and how to fish Octopus at sunset.
To complement this article, check my guide on the best beaches in Morocco.
Choosing the Right Beach Destination
Morocco offers diverse beach experiences, each with its unique charm:
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- Essaouira: Wins for culture and beach vibes, offering a charming whitewashed medina, fresh seafood, and an artistic atmosphere.
- Agadir: Ideal for families and sunshine, boasting over 300 days of sunshine and a 10km sandy beach.
- Legzira: Famous for its dramatic Instagram-worthy scenery, though one arch collapsed in 2016, the remaining views are still stunning.
- Saidia: Known for calm Mediterranean waters and Blue Flag certification, offering a more Spanish feel.
Important Considerations:
- Wind: Be prepared for constant wind, especially on the Atlantic coast. Bring a windbreaker even in summer.
- Agadir: The city was rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake, so it has a modern feel.
- Taghazout: Has developed rapidly but still retains a chill surfer essence.
- Legzira: No facilities on the beach, so bring water and snacks.
- Saidia: Limited cultural attractions and can be empty outside of summer.
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Swimming and Water Quality
Yes, you can swim at most Moroccan beaches. Atlantic beaches have stronger currents and cooler water, making them popular with surfers. Popular tourist beaches are clean, and Saidia has Blue Flag certification.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are Moroccan beaches safe for swimming? Yes! Millions swim safely every year.
- Is the water clear? Mediterranean beaches (Saidia, Al Hoceima) are clearest. Atlantic water varies.
- Are there sharks? Shark attacks are extremely rare (the last fatal one was decades ago).
- Are bikinis allowed? On tourist beaches, bikinis are fine. On local beaches, a one-piece is better.
Surfing in Morocco
Morocco is a surfer's paradise, with several world-class surf spots:
- Taghazout area (Anchor Point, Killer Point): For experienced surfers.
- Essaouira: For beginners.
Surfing Information:
- Can you learn to surf? Absolutely!
- How much are surf lessons? $25-40 for a 2-hour group lesson.
Practical Information for Your Trip
Here's some practical information to help you plan your Moroccan beach vacation:
Best Time to Visit: Coastal areas are pleasant (24-30°C). Inland cities are very hot.
How Many Days to Spend: Minimum 3-4 days for one beach.
Getting Around: Major beaches are accessible by bus. Agadir has an international airport.
Language: Not essential but helpful.
Accommodation Options
Morocco's beaches aren't the Caribbean - they're uniquely Moroccan. We’ve curated a collection of accommodation which showcases the very best of Morocco, and is as distinct as the country itself.
In Marrakech and Fes, we recommend traditional riad-style hotels set within the Medina walls, resplendent with gleaming colorful tiles, hand carved cedar woodwork, and brick lined archways. These luxury Morocco hotels come with warm, attentive service and rooftop terraces perfect for sundowners.
In the desert and mountains, unique accommodations reign. Think luxury canvas tents surrounded by sand dunes, floors covered with Berber rugs and lantern lit walkways where you can dine under a starry sky. The age-old Kasbah style properties in the Atlas Mountains may be traditionally made from mud and brick, but these world-class luxury hotels are decorated richly and have stunning, landscaped gardens that peer into the red clay and green treed valley below. Rooms here come with expansive bathrooms and dressing areas, as well as private balconies or gardens for the ground-floor suites, each facing the Atlas Mountains.
Here's a glimpse at some exceptional hotels:
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
The first Moroccan property from the Asian powerhouse brand may actually complicate your time in Marrakech. Spread like a palm-studded desert oasis of glistening pools and lakes, the resorts’ 16 villas may be the hardest place to leave in the Red City. Large wood gates open onto massive outdoor patios with plush white sofas, a swimming pool and more loungers than you can nap or tan on over the course of a four-day escape (and inside you’ll find hammams built into the showers, Berber rugs, and a king-size bed with a jacuzzi at its foot). Plus there’s the wraparound terrace which is an absolute must hit at cocktail hour; a banging new Hakkasan restaurant with DJ that serves late night; and an Andalucian-style spa with an Arabian massage that’ll leave you wanting to do nothing but flop back onto one of those pool side loungers-whiling away the afternoon, waiting for the sun to slip behind the visible Atlas mountains and turn the sky the same color as the city itself.
Kasbah Tamadot
All kasbahs are a kind of oasis of calm behind fortified walls, and Kasbah Tamadot is one of the very finest in Morocco. Its name means “soft breeze” in the local Berber language, evoking the reprieve it offers in the shadow of the Atlas Mountains. First built over a century ago as a home for a local governor, it became part of the Virgin Limited Edition Collection of lodges and resorts in 2005. Now reopening after substantial damage from the 2023 earthquake, Tamadot is a lavish yet quirky Amazigh castle with exquisite carved doors and intimate courtyards, secret passageways, and terraces of reflecting pools strewn with rose petals. It is furnished with the extraordinary collections of the previous owner, a Venetian antiquarian named Luciano Tempo, which were included when Richard Branson purchased the place. Huge bronze and wooden chests that might have carried Barbarossa’s loot stand in corners. In rambling gardens, pathways meander beneath trellises of jasmine while espaliered apple trees frame the cabanas around the swimming pool. In addition to atmospheric rooms in the old kasbah, new accommodations offer a step-up in luxury with 10 glamorous Berber tents in the gardens and six luxurious riads, which offer three-bedroom suites and private pools.
Other Notable Hotels:
- Royal Mansour Marrakech
- Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
- La Mamounia
| Beach | Vibes | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Essaouira | Culture + Beach | Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Exploring Medina |
| Agadir | Family + Sunshine | Sunbathing, Swimming, Water Sports |
| Legzira | Dramatic Scenery | Photography, Hiking |
| Saidia | Calm Waters | Swimming, Relaxing |
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