Cheap Beach Holidays to Morocco

Blue Flag beaches combine clean water, good facilities and a well-managed shoreline, and these Moroccan bays are the easiest place to start a sandy break.

• Agadir: Agadir offers one of the longest sandy bays on the Atlantic coast, backed by a promenade that runs for several kilometres along the shore. The resort has a wide choice of hotels and a steady flow of sunshine through most of the year, which makes it a dependable choice for a family or a first trip to Morocco. Because the bay is so large, the beach rarely feels crowded even in busier months, and most hotels sit within a short walk of the sand. The trade-off is that the town is a purpose-built resort rather than a historic place, so you will need to travel into the wider region if you want medina atmosphere. It is exactly the brief our Morocco Family Holidays deals are built around.
• Essaouira: Essaouira is a fortified seaside town where the beach sits just outside the old walls, and the steady Atlantic wind makes it a favourite with windsurfers and kitesurfers. The sand is firm and wide, and the harbour at the edge of town provides a lively contrast to the quieter stretches further along the coast. Hotels here are smaller and more characterful than the big resort hotels, and the town is a comfortable walk from the medina and its craft workshops. The wind can be strong on some days, so it suits travellers who want a breezy, relaxed beach rather than a sheltered, sun-loungered one, the same brief our Morocco holidays deals are built around.
• Taghazout: Taghazout is a small fishing village a short drive north of the main resort, where the beaches are known for their surf breaks and laid-back cafes. The coastline here is rockier than the long resort bay, with sandy coves tucked between headlands, and the village has a relaxed character that appeals to surfers and slower travellers. Accommodation is mostly small hotels and guesthouses rather than large resorts, so the atmosphere is quieter and more local. You will want a transfer or taxi for trips into the bigger town for shops and restaurants, which is worth factoring into your budget.
• Sidi Kaouki: Sidi Kaouki is a sleepy village on a long, wild stretch of coastline, reached by a sandy track and surrounded by dunes and argan woodland. The beach is wide and uncrowded, and the wind keeps it cooler than the inland cities even in summer. Facilities are basic compared with the big resorts, with a handful of cafes and simple lodgings, so this suits travellers who value space and quiet over a full resort itinerary. Pack for sunshine and wind, and plan on day trips to the nearby port town for more choice of food and shops.
• Oualidia: Oualidia is a small lagoon town on the Atlantic coast near El Jadida, where calm, shallow water sits behind a sandy spit and the town is known for its oysters. The beach here is more sheltered than the open Atlantic bays further south, which suits families with younger children who want gentle water. The town is small and quiet, with only a modest choice of hotels and restaurants, so you will spend more of your holiday on the water and sand than in the shops. It is a good pick for a restful beach week, though the limited nightlife means it is not for travellers seeking evening entertainment. It is exactly the brief our Morocco Beach Holidays deals are built around.