Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region

Best Beaches

This collection spans the Atlantic coastline between Rabat and Kenitra, highlighting the region's diverse seaside geography. Plage de Rabat sits at the foot of the 12th-century Kasbah of the Udayas, while Mehdia Beach is historically significant as the birthplace of Moroccan surf culture. To the north, Plage Sidi Boughaba borders a protected Ramsar-listed biological reserve, offering a landscape of coastal dunes and migratory bird habitats near the Sebou River estuary.

Best Beaches — Map

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A

Plage de Rabat

Urban sandy beach located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, situated directly beneath the historic ramparts of the Kasbah of the Udayas.

B

Plage Moulay Abdellah shaty mwlay bd allh

Sandy shoreline in Salé located north of the Rabat breakwater.

C

Shaty alamm

Expansive Atlantic beach known for consistent surf swells and its location adjacent to high-end residential developments.

D

Shaty syd alabd

Coastal area in Harhoura characterized by rocky inlets and natural pools along the shoreline.

E

Mahdya Beach

Prominent surfing destination near Kenitra, recognized as one of the earliest established surf spots in Morocco.

F

Plage Sidi Boughaba

Secluded beach bordering the Sidi Boughaba National Reserve, a protected wetland area known for its coastal forest and birdwatching.

G

Des Nations Sunrise Surf Club

Professional surfing school and equipment rental center located on the shoreline of Plage des Nations.

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