- Beach holiday for the whole family
- Active and athletic
- Health resorts in Morocco
- Top 3 best resorts in Morocco
Morocco is an amazing kingdom. Located in Africa, it bears little resemblance to its neighbors on the Black Continent. The cultural traditions of Morocco are more similar to those of the Middle East, the architecture is reminiscent of the tales of Scheherazade, and the cuisine seems to have absorbed all the best that existed among the Arabs, Berbers, Mauritans and even the French. By the way, many years under the French protectorate were not in vain, and Parisians today come to the best resorts of Morocco with great pleasure.
Our compatriots discovered Morocco not so long ago, but have already fallen in love with the eastern kingdom for its hospitality. Beach vacation here can be combined with an exciting and rich excursion program, and for the most active and fearless in Morocco, there is the Atlantic with its waves and winds. The ocean shores of North Africa have forever conquered the hearts of hundreds and thousands of windsurfers from all over the world.
Beach holiday for the whole family
Among the beach resorts in Morocco, Agadir is the most suitable for family holidays. The city has four dozen hotels of various levels, and any traveler can easily choose a convenient and comfortable option. When planning a tour to Morocco with children, please note that there are not too many hotels located right on the ocean in Agadir and, basically, these are "five". Hotels with a more modest number of stars on the facade can be located on the second line or in general in the city. Service in Agadir "treshki" is very modest, but the most necessary in the room and in the hotel, the tourist will be provided. Some of the resort's hotels operate on the all inclusive system, but the majority offer half board or breakfast as options for meals.
The beaches of Agadir stretch for several kilometers along the Atlantic Ocean. They are covered with golden sand, the entrance to the water is very gentle, but its temperature does not rise above + 22 ° С even at the height of the Moroccan summer. The ocean treats the guests of the resort so "cool" because of the current that passes off the coast of Morocco and participates in the formation of a certain microclimate. Another distinctive feature of it is the absence of intense heat on the shore. In July-August, thermometers do not rise above + 30 ° С even in the afternoon. An important climatic feature of one of the best resorts in Morocco is the wind, which brings pleasant freshness to vacationers on the beaches. It is important to remember that in the wind the tan "sticks" more intensively, and therefore cosmetics with a high sun protection factor are necessary in Agadir. Especially when it comes to the delicate skin of a child. The beaches of Agadir are equipped with sun loungers and parasols. Sports equipment rentals are open at the resort along the entire ocean coast.
You can entertain little travelers by boat trips, fishing in the open ocean, horseback riding and jeep safaris deep into the African desert. Young tourists of school age will be delighted with the excursion program offered by the local guides. A trip to Marrakech, on the main square of which a performance is performed daily with the participation of acrobats, tamers and magicians, a walk through the medieval medina of motley Fez or exploring the fabulous palaces of Casablanca - the program of travels around the country can be varied and rich. It's nice that not too long journeys between cities will not tire even inquisitive travelers of the most tender age.
Active and athletic
If a surfer from anywhere in the world says "Morocco", he means "Essaouira" - the best resort in the country for active travelers, in whose dreams the perfect beach holiday includes waves, wind and as much movement as possible.
Essaouira is located 170 km north of Agadir on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and its climatic features allow sailing on a board almost at any time of the year. The reason for the strong winds and solid waves on the coast of the resort is the location of the city on a promontory protruding into the ocean. Essaouira is open to all winds, and therefore the city hosts international surfing and windsurfing competitions. Training centers offer their services to novice athletes and surfers who want to hone their skills. There are two of them in Essaouira, and each instructor helps everyone to choose equipment and master the basics of a popular and very beautiful sport.
Hotels in the resort are located far from the surf line - strong winds and waves do not allow building hotels right next to the water. For the same reason, the resort is not very suitable for a lazy beach holiday. Waves and relatively low temperature of the water in the ocean will not allow you to relax and enjoy a serene swim, and inexperienced swimmers can be taken by surprise at all.
Other entertainments for guests of Essaouira include tasting local cuisine based on fish and seafood, walks in the ancient medina and trips to the surrounding area - to Berber villages and goats grazing on trees. Only in Essaouira and nowhere else on earth are goats able to climb argan trees and easily forage in a rocky desert.
Health resorts in Morocco
Unlike Tunisia, thalassotherapy in the Kingdom of Morocco is not the most popular source of income from the tourism business. But if you wish, you can get your portion of procedures pleasant for body and soul at Moroccan resorts. Most of the thalasso centers are open at hotels with a solid number of stars located in Agadir, Marrakech and Casablanca.
In the arsenal of Moroccan thalassotherapists there are dozens of different health procedures based on the use of natural healing factors: sea water, mud, salts, algae and sand. Cosmetological complexes usually include a variety of wraps, massages, lymphatic drainage manipulations, myostimulation, hammam with various masks and applications, gommage, aqua gymnastics in sea water pools and electrophysiotherapy procedures.
Another area of treatment in Morocco is hot sand therapy. It is indicated for diseases of the joints and spine, genitourinary system, respiratory system and dermatological disorders.
For healing and achieving rejuvenating cosmetological effects, the oriental bath - hammam - also works perfectly. In every resort in Morocco, such baths are open at large hotels, but for a special experience, it is worth visiting the public hammam. There, you should hire a bath attendant or a bath attendant who does a professional peeling with a stiff mitt, and then carry out the procedure for cleansing the client's skin using a soapy pillowcase. Next, it is important to entrust yourself to an experienced massage therapist who will tidy up the spine and remove all pinching and clamps. A cup of herbal tea will help to complete the procedure in the hammam. We guarantee that you will return to the hotel as a new person - rejuvenated and refreshed.
Top 3 best resorts in Morocco
The concept of "the best resort" seems to be highly subjective. Some people like noisy entertainment, modern clubs with loud music, bars with a varied wine list and a company of like-minded people - on the beach and in the hotel. Others prefer solitude and believe that vacation is for this purpose, to change the rapid pace of the city for the measured flow of time in a rural backwater. There are tourists who cannot even imagine a beach vacation without an educational program, while others prefer sports and active events to all other entertainments. In a word, each guest of the country chooses the best resort in Morocco for himself:
- The small Atlantic town of Oualidia is not well known to tourists who are going to Morocco for the first time. Unlike Agadir or Essaouira, there are not many hotels, restaurants and noisy entertainment in it. But in Oualidia, you can spend time surrounded by wildlife and enjoy its closeness, like nowhere else in the kingdom. Oualidia is located in a region home to dozens of bird species, and close to the resort is the Souss Massa National Park, where birds are protected by the state. Excursions to Sousse-Mass are liked by all guests of the resort without exception. While walking in the park, you can see not only pelicans, ibises, herons and flamingos, but also mammals - wild boars, mongooses, gazelles. Another popular entertainment for guests of Oualidia is an excursion to the oyster farm, where seafood delicacies are grown for local restaurants. And yet the main thing for which guests come to the resort are its beaches. The city is built on the shores of an ocean lagoon and both children and adults can swim here comfortably. The lagoon is reliably protected from the winds, and there are no strong waves on its shores. The beach on the coast of the open ocean, on the other hand, will appeal to active travelers who love windsurfing and other sports activities on the water. On the outskirts of the resort, there is an 18-hole golf course and lush lawn.
- Do you think that acquaintance with the country should start with studying its culinary traditions? In this case, you are expected in El Hoceim, the resort of Morocco, where even the most discerning gourmet will be satisfied one hundred percent. Fishing has been fished in Al Hoceim for centuries, and hundreds of boats and boats are parked in the city's port today. Even after dark, fishermen go to the ocean to deliver a fresh portion of fish and seafood to coastal restaurants at dawn. At the resort, you should try the seafood grilled with herbs and spices and traditional Moroccan lamb dishes. When you are full, you can go to explore the city's attractions: architectural buildings left over from the time of the Spanish colonization. If you prefer natural beauty, go for a walk in the Al Hoceima National Park, home to many birds and reptiles, and the rocky gorges are unusually picturesque, and their photos will decorate a memorable trip album. And finally, about the beaches of Al Hoceima: they are sandy and pebbly in the resort, clean and well equipped for a comfortable stay. The center offers rental equipment for active sports and catamarans, while the remote Isri beach has a diving center.
- If the excursion part of the upcoming vacation program is the main thing for you, and the presence of UNESCO-protected sites can be a decisive factor in favor of choosing a particular resort, take a closer look at El Jadida. The local fortress was built at the beginning of the 16th century by the Portuguese, under whose protectorate the city had been since 1486. Four of its five bastions have survived to this day. The citadel has played an important role in the country's military history. Having carefully studied the fortress and the past of the kingdom, do not forget about the rest! The beaches of El Jadida are worthy of no less tourist attention. If you prefer society and love to sunbathe in comfort, choose the central beach of the resort. It is covered with fine yellow sand, the entrance to the water is shallow and the depth starts far enough from the coast. West of El Jadida, fans of solitude will find a quiet place of Sidi Bouzid, where they can relax in splendid isolation. Like all Atlantic beaches in Morocco, El Jadida has a strong ebb and flow, and during the time you sunbathe, the ocean can significantly move away from your towel or, on the contrary, "tarnish" your reputation.
When buying a tour in Morocco and planning your trip, leave time to travel through the "imperial cities" of the kingdom. The country's four historic capitals - Fez, Rabat, Meknes and Marrakech - are worthy of a guided tour, and local travel agencies offer tours of each of them along a route that includes visits to each of them.
