Does Morocco Have Beaches? The Best Beaches to Visit

Yes — Morocco has beaches, and some of them are among the most beautiful in North Africa. Most Americans picture Morocco as souks, riads and Sahara dunes, but the country has about 1,140 miles (1,835 km) of coastline on two seas: the wild Atlantic Ocean along the west and the calmer Mediterranean Sea in the north. That makes Morocco one of the few destinations where you can ride a camel in the desert on Monday and walk barefoot on the sand on Wednesday. The two coasts feel very different. The Atlantic side is long, open and windy, with cool water, big waves and a laid-back surf culture. The Mediterranean side is smaller and greener, with rocky coves, clear water and warmer temperatures that feel closer to southern Spain. Below is our guide to the best beaches in Morocco, based on more than 30 years of driving travelers to every corner of the coast. The best Atlantic beaches in Morocco Essaouira is the beach town most visitors fall in love with.…