Morocco's 10 Best Beaches: Stunning Coastal Gems for Every Traveler
With over 2,300 miles of coastline, Morocco—renowned for its Sahara dunes—boasts breathtaking beaches perfect for relaxation, adventure, and water sports. Discover our curated list of the top 10.
Editor's note: Always verify the latest travel restrictions and follow official government guidelines before your trip.
Plage Sauvage
Just 2.5 miles south of Mirleft, this wild beach rewards intrepid visitors with a descent via steps to caves, cliffs, and powerful surf waves. Spot-M offers board and wetsuit rentals, while Biscou Surf School conducts lessons here. Non-surfers love its pristine sands and milder waters.
Palm Beach
In the serene Souss Valley, this private beach provides showers, toilets, and a kids' play area. Its seclusion offers a peaceful retreat away from crowded shores.
Essaouira Beach
Essaouira's vast sandy expanse suits walkers and kitesurfers, though strong winds challenge sunbathers and swimmers—opt for the safer town section and avoid northern Plage Safi due to treacherous currents. Weekends buzz with beach soccer; southern sands host camel rides. Stroll south over the Ksob River (low tide only) to Borj El Berod ruins, then to Diabat village or Cap Sim dunes.
Marabou Beach
Split by a massive boulder on Morocco's Southern Atlantic Coast, this compact beach delivers intense waves. Skip swimming at high tide, but enjoy sunning and scenic walks.
Sidi Ifni Beach
Expansive and rarely crowded, this beach beneath dramatic cliffs discourages swimming due to rough waves but excels for sunset strolls. Offshore ruins of an old Spanish cargo conveyor add intrigue.
Playa de la Ribera
Ceuta's lively urban beach packs in summer crowds of sunbathers, lined with cafés and bars ideal for relaxed afternoons with a drink.
Plage Sfiha
This wide, horseshoe bay near the city overlooks Spanish-held El Peñon de Alhucemas and nearby islands. Summer brings umbrellas, restaurants, pedalos, and jet skis to its well-kept sands.
Tangier Beach
Tangier's broad, maintained city beach features a new corniche promenade with parks, playgrounds, and glass elevators to the sand—perfect for a full day by the sea.
Sidi Mghayet Beach
About 9 miles from Asilah (including 2.5 miles on dirt road), this remote golden crescent is tranquil year-round, with seasonal chiringuitos (food stalls) in July-August. Taxi required.
Playa de la Ensanada de los Galápagos
Tucked below cliffs and fortress walls, this secluded spot (open June-September with lifeguards) shines with turquoise waters and seashell sands. Access via tunnel opposite La Pérgola; kids dive year-round.
