Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Atlantic Coast
Beaches
This stretch encompasses the aptly named Paradise Beach, a carriage ride from Assilah,
and Sidi Kaouki, a top surfing and windsurfing spot. In between, Temara Plage and
Haouzia beach are near Rabat and Casablanca, and chic Oualidia has a sand-fringed la-
goon.
Architecture
Gems include Essaouira and El-Jadida, fortified seaside towns with wave-lashed ramparts.
Hispano-Moorish Larache recalls its two spells under Spanish rule and murals decorate
nearby Assilah's medina. Mauresque beauties are found in Casablanca (which also has the
world's third-largest mosque) and Rabat.
