Luxury Beach Holidays to Morocco

Coastal stretches recognised for water quality and clean sand give this theme its focus on well-maintained beaches.

• Agadir: Agadir offers one of the longest sandy bays on the Atlantic coast, backed by a palm-lined promenade and a wide choice of luxury resorts. The beach is gently shelving and well managed, which suits swimmers and families who want reliable conditions. The main trade-off is that the town is a modern resort rather than a historic one, so evenings centre on hotel restaurants and the seafront. For a beach-first luxury stay with straightforward access, we think Agadir is the strongest option in the Atlantic range. It is exactly the brief our Morocco Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Essaouira: Essaouira's beaches are exposed to steady Atlantic winds, which make them popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers but less suited to lounging on a sunbed all day. The town sits beside a fortified medina that is a short walk from the sand, so you can spend the morning on the water and the afternoon exploring workshops. Quiet boutique hotels here offer a calmer pace than the larger resorts further south. We recommend Essaouira for guests who want clean, breezy beaches paired with a relaxed, walkable town.
• Asilah: Asilah is a small whitewashed fortified town on the Atlantic coast, a short drive from the northern port city, with a beach that stretches away from the old walls. The sand is quieter than the big resort bays and the water is generally calm enough for gentle swimming. Accommodation is limited to a few refined riads and guesthouses, so booking early matters. We suggest Asilah for travellers who want a considered, low-key luxury stay with a distinctive town on the doorstep.
• Oualidia: Oualidia is a small lagoon town near El Jadida, where the calm, shallow water sits behind a narrow sandbar and is known for its oyster beds. The beaches here are quiet and sheltered, which is useful for families with younger children or anyone who prefers still water. Choice of luxury accommodation is restrained, and the town has fewer shops and bars than the busier resorts further along the coast. Oualidia suits guests who value calm water and fresh seafood above a lively resort atmosphere.
• Tangier: Tangier sits on the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and the nearby beaches offer a mix of sand and rocky coves. The city is the nearest point of Morocco to Europe, so flight and ferry connections are good, which shortens transfer time. The beaches can be busier at weekends than those further south, and the sea can be cooler in the winter months. We recommend Tangier for a city-and-beach trip that begins with an easy arrival.