Overview
Asilah is a small coastal town in northern Morocco that draws visitors for its clean, artistic medina adorned with murals painted by African artists during the annual Moussem festival. Its Atlantic beaches to the north and south offer a quieter alternative to busy Tangier, just 40 km away.
Beach · Budget Travel · Culture · Festivals
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget rooms start from 100 dirham via touts; double rooms at guesthouses average 140-380 dirham. August festival drives prices higher.
Food
Spanish-influenced cuisine (paella, tortilla) alongside Moroccan tagine and couscous. Seafood restaurants line Ave Mohamed el Hassani. Alcohol not widely available; ask specifically.
Money
Moroccan dirham (MAD) is the local currency. ATMs likely available in the ville nouvelle. Cash preferred for small purchases and taxis.
Transport
The train station is 2 km northeast; petit taxis (red) cost 10 dirham to town. Grand taxis to Larache cost 20 dirham per person. Walking is the main transport within the car-free medina.
