In Morocco, behind the walls of a luxury hotel, you’ll likely find an ancient mosque, and behind a typical shopping mall familiar to European eyes, a bustling market filled with the aromas of spices. Behind a stylish spa with an exclusive thalasso menu, you’ll likely find a secluded beach with picturesque views. Travelers should remain alert and prepared for endless discoveries.

Beaches of Morocco
Sandy shores stretch along the entire Moroccan coastline, and in the north, you can dive into the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The beach season here lasts from late May to late October, when air temperatures rise to 30°C (86°F) and ocean water warms to 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). Most beaches are suitable for swimming, but tides, winds, and waves can make swimming difficult in some areas. The country’s main resort is Agadir: its wide beaches are always crowded with sunbathers, families with children, and sports enthusiasts. The seabed is gently sloping, and the infrastructure is well-developed, with cafes, bars, equipment rentals, and playgrounds.

Oualidia is ideal for families with children thanks to its calm lagoon, shallow bottom, and warm water. The beaches here are often busy, but you can find privacy by taking a boat to the opposite shore. Essaouira is popular among surfers for its steep waves, which you can learn to surf with local instructors. Tangier is a port city, and the local beaches are not always clean, so it’s recommended to swim at Achakar Beach.

Surfing
Morocco’s Atlantic coast is known as a surfer’s paradise. It offers affordable accommodation and well-developed infrastructure, and the waves rival those found at more expensive, exotic resorts.

The best surfing spots are located north of Agadir. The two most famous surfing villages are Taghazout and Tamarhat, located close to Agadir. They offer plenty of comfortable spots for beginners and areas with challenging waves for more experienced surfers.

Hammams
There are two types of hammams, or steam baths, in Morocco. The first type is designed specifically for tourists, where visitors can enjoy a steam bath treatment under the supervision of local experts.

The second type are authentic public hammams, frequented by Moroccans themselves. Public hammams may have separate sections for men and women, or different visiting hours.