Asilah is a small fishing town on the Atlantic coast, about 45 minutes from Tangier. Its white-and-blue medina, enclosed by Portuguese ramparts, is one of the cleanest and calmest in Morocco: perfect for starting a relaxed trip through the north.
What to see in Asilah
- The Portuguese ramparts, from the 15th and 16th centuries, surrounding the medina by the sea.
- The murals: every summer, Asilah's cultural festival invites artists to paint the medina walls, so there's always new work.
- Raissouni Palace, built in the early 20th century facing the ocean.
- The Krikia viewpoint, on the rocks, the best place for sunset.
- The beaches nearby, such as Paradise Beach, south of town.
A town to enjoy slowly
Asilah has no grand monuments: its charm lies in wandering, sitting on a terrace and eating fresh fish by the port. An afternoon and a night are ideal. In the morning, before day-trippers arrive, the medina is almost empty.
How to include it
Asilah fits perfectly between Tangier and Chefchaouen, or as a stop on the way to Rabat. Coming from Spain? See our Tarifa – Tangier ferry guide: you can be walking its ramparts by lunchtime.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Asilah from Tangier?
About 45 minutes by car along the Atlantic coast.
Is it worth staying the night in Asilah?
Yes. In the evening and early morning the medina is very quiet and the sunset is beautiful.
When are the murals painted?
During the summer cultural festival, so there is new work every year.
