Family Beach Holidays to Morocco

Blue Flag beaches are chosen for water quality, safety and facilities, which makes them a sensible starting point for families with young swimmers.

• Agadir: Agadir offers one of the most dependable beach bases on the Atlantic coast, with a long sandy bay backed by a promenade that is easy to walk with buggies and scooters. The resort has a wide range of family facilities, including hotels with children's clubs and pools, and Agadir Al Massira Airport is close enough to keep transfers short. The trade-off is that the town feels more modern and purpose-built than the historic cities inland, but for a straightforward family beach week it suits us very well. It is exactly the brief our Morocco Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Essaouira: Essaouira combines a wide, windy beach with a fortified seaside town whose medina sits within walking distance of the harbour. Families can spend mornings on the sand and afternoons watching fishing boats return with their catch, while older children often enjoy walking the ramparts. The beach is breezier and better suited to paddling and sandcastles than to long, calm swimming, which is worth knowing before you pack. We think it works especially well for families wanting a slower pace than a big resort.
• Marina Smir: Marina Smir is a Mediterranean marina on the northern Moroccan coast, offering yacht berths alongside nearby beaches. It sits on a different coastline from the Atlantic resorts, so the water and landscape feel distinct, and the setting suits families who enjoy boats and harbour life. Access is a little more involved than at the Atlantic southern resorts, and the resort scene is smaller, which we see as a fair exchange for a quieter, more relaxed coastal stay.
• Asilah: Asilah is a small whitewashed fortified town on the Atlantic coast, known for its street murals and colourful old quarter. It is far less visited than the imperial cities, so there are fewer crowds and a gentler rhythm for children who like to explore on foot. The beach is a short walk from the old walls, making it a charming base for a family seeking something more intimate than a large resort. The limitation is that it is not a large holiday resort, so we recommend it for families who enjoy town life.
• Oualidia: Oualidia is a small lagoon town on the Atlantic coast, known for its calm waters and seafood. The lagoon offers shallow, sheltered water that many parents find reassuring for younger children, and the setting is far quieter than the busier resort towns further south. Facilities are basic compared with the larger resorts, so families need to plan meals and entertainment carefully. We see it as a restful choice for those who prioritise calm water over nightlife. It is exactly the brief our Cheap Morocco Holidays deals are built around.