Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Fortress of the Storks)
South of the square, through the medina, is this 17th-century fortifica-
tion built by the Spaniards under Philip III. Unfortunately, the building is not open to vis-
itors.
Jean Genet's Grave
To the west of town, the old Spanish cemetery is the final resting place of French writer
Jean Genet (1910-86). If the gate is locked, ring the bell for the caretaker. A small tip is
expected for showing you to the grave.
LANDMARK
Galerie Afnar
( 0613 68 14 24;
www.lafnargalerie.blogspot.com
;
58 Assadr Alaadam; 10am-2pm & 4-9pm)
This
gallery shows interesting local art and photography. The building itself is an old wheat
fondouq
(rooming house). A plaque on the outside identifies it as the site of the house of
Averroes, the famous 12th-century Andalucian philosopher.
GALLERY
Music Conservatory
On the square northeast of the Casbah de la Cigogne and opposite the closed Archaeolo-
gical Museum, you'll come across a large, remarkably ornate building with its own min-
aret. This is now the music conservatory and is worth a peek.
NOTABLE BUILDING
Beaches
Larache has a small strip of sand below the town but the best beach is 7km north across
the Loukos Estuary. This beach also has a huge holiday resort, Port Lixus, with a golf
course, several resort hotels, villas and a luxury marina. A petit taxi will cost around
Dh20, or takes buses 4 or 5 from opposite the Casbah de la Cigogne, which drop you at
the Lixus turn-off, around 3km from the beach.
BEACH
Sleeping
Larache has a small but decent selection of accommodation, most of which is clustered
along the streets just south of Pl de la Libération.
Pension Amal
HOTEL
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