Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Morocco
Lalla Fatna Beach – Safi
In this
chapter I’d like to introduce you to a really special beach, located in a very
unique city in the Southwestern part of Morocco called Safi. This historical
town houses plenty of attractions for you to visit and after you are done,
there is an exceptionally lovely beach waiting for you, called Lalla Fatna. The
first thing you can recognize when arriving to this beach is the exceptional
color of the sand: somewhere between red and yellow, creating a very beautiful
shade of orange.
The water is
pleasant, it’s great to swim in or bathe in for everyone and that’s why it’s
also among the most popular destinations for the locals, in the summer.
Did
you know?
There is a weird tradition throughout the
whole of Morocco, not to swim in the sea after the summer month of August is
over. This also stands in the southern part of the country, where it’s
literally warm or hot all year long. That’s why if you arrive in September or
October, when the weather is still full on hot along with the sea ( ok, it’s an
ocean so it will not ever be as warm as the Mediterranean, but it definitely
keeps a pleasant temperature in September and October).
So, if you
arrive in September or later, you will see empty beaches throughout the whole
country. Anyways, the beach is a pleasant distance from the town but
unfortunately it’s way too far to get there on foot. You may need to rent a car
or call a cab, because it’s a good half an hour to 45 minute drive along the
beaches. But worry not, because Safi also has its fair share of beach just in
case you wouldn’t be able to get there each time,
Short history of Safi:
This is a
pretty big city, being one of the oldest in Morocco and in its looks it’s very
similar to the close by lying Essaouira, however it’s not as popular, being
further from Marrakech than the former. The old town has two beautiful
Portuguese forts Kechla and Dar al Baghar as it used to be a
Portuguese city for a pretty long time. As an interesting fact: the fort itself
is still under Portuguese protection!
The city is a popular fishing town and is one of the Nr 1. In terms of sardine fishing. Another
important attraction of the city is its great tradition of pottery including
ceramics. So if you are up for buying some, this is a great place to do it.
Visit the Collines de Potiers which is a real pottery district! Don’t
miss out on the Medina and the National Pottery Museum once you are there.
Surfing: as this region is a real surfer paradise, Lalla Fatna also has its own little surf community
Accommodation: Try Hotel Abda, Hotel Assif or Hotel
Atlantide as the best hotels of the city. If you want cheaper accommodation,
check out local homes who offer rooms for tourists, however mostly only during
the summer months. Airbnb can also provide you with some great solutions.
Directions:
Distance from
Marrakech – 152 kms. Regular buses go there from Marrakech and by far that’s
the easiest option to go for.
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I must tell
you all, that despite my best efforts, it’s really not easy to gather much of
an information about these exceptional beaches. They certainly don’t get nearly
as much appreciation as they should have and as there are certain difficulties
when it comes to public transportation, many of them are quite a challenge to
get to, if you don’t own a car. But I’d definitely suggest you to pay a visit
to this beach, the waves are awesome, the sand is stunning and this is one of
the most spectacular beaches you can ever get to see in Morocco.
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