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Assilah

Assilah (Morocco)

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  • Beach / Seaside Resort
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  • Handicraft
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  • Off the beaten track
3 / 5 - One review
How to get there
30min drive from Tangier
When to go
All year round
Minimum stay
Half a day

Reviews of Assilah

Nina Montagné Travel writer
153 travel articles

A small port to the northwest of Morocco, around forty kilometres from Tangier.

My suggestion:
Enjoy grilled fish on the beach with the local fishermen.
Summary:

I lovedPort Assilah. During winter, off season, there are few tourists and I had the wonderful sensation of feeling alone, with only a few fishermen and local families for company. At sunset, locals often head to the seafront to enjoy fish barbecues washed down with mint tea. Time quietly slips by...

During a trip to Morocco make sure you take a stroll through the superb souk at Assilah, which dates back to the 5th Century. I loved exploring the amazing ramparts and towers that overlook the Atlantic Ocean and provide breathtaking views.

The town's architecture is also fascinating - a mix of Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese elements that forged Assilah's past.

Olives at Port Assilah