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Asilah

Town · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, 🇲🇦 Morocco
Population 36,039
Area 13 km²
Time zone Africa/Casablanca
Asilah

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Asilah Essentials

Asilah’s historic core is defined by its well-preserved 15th-century Portuguese fortifications and a pristine white-washed medina. This selection highlights the city's military heritage through its defensive towers and massive gates like Bab el Bahr, alongside its cultural evolution seen in the vibrant street murals and the early 20th-century Palais Rassouni. The layout follows the Atlantic coastline, where historic bastions offer views of the ocean and contemporary art spaces reflect the town's role as a regional hub for creativity.

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Historic Sites of Asilah

Asilah's historic core is defined by its well-preserved Portuguese fortifications dating back to the late 15th century. This collection highlights the city's defensive architecture, including the square Al Qamra Tower and the massive ramparts of Borj Al Kasabah. Significant entry points like Bab el Bahr and Bab Al Homar showcase original Portuguese stonework and heraldry, while the early 20th-century Palais Rassouni provides an example of grand Moorish residential architecture within the coastal medina.

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Asilah — Map

Asilah — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 4°–20°
  • 9° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 5°–22°
  • 9° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 6°–24°
  • 10° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–27°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 10°–31°
  • 14° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 28° · extremes 14°–35°
  • 18° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 16°–37°
  • 19° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 17°–38°
  • 20° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 15°–34°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 25° · extremes 12°–31°
  • 16° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 8°–25°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 5°–21°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Moroccan Dirham MAD DH · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type E
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+212
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Tours & Activities

Al Qamra Tower
Walk
Médina
Walk
Bab el Bahr

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