Visit Asilah, one of the most popular seaside resort towns on the Atlantic coast, located 3o km south of Tangier in northern Morocco.

Asilah, has a glorious history that dates back to when it was a trade center for the Phoenicians in 1500 BC. In the 19th and 20th centuries, pirates used it as a base of operations. Asilah is a bright and fresh little destination that provides a taste of Spain mixed with Moroccan traditions. This charming town, can be explored by foot in just a day, however its size doesn’t detract from its beauty. The town’s historic center is a treasure. The paintings that fill the white washed walls of the old part of town, are by far one of the town’s main attractions and attract art lovers all year round. They change every year, and visitors can wander around for hours admiring each piece of work, some smaller and more intricate, others murals filling whole walls. They offer the most fantastic backdrops for photographs, and a refreshing alternative to standard block color or brown medina walls that can be found in traditional and historical cities such as Fes. Fortifications from these bygone eras remain, surrounding the restored medina and white-washed buildings complete the picturesque scene. It has a good selection of budget hotels and restaurants and a growing art scene. About 1.5 miles south of Asilah lies Paradise beach, a wonderful wide stretch of sand, clean and beautiful, a great place for swimming, sunbathing or even riding a camel along the sandy beach.

Visit Asilah for a pleasant, relaxing, authentic view of Morocco.