Plages à Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma

Coastal Escapes

This selection spans the northern coastline of Morocco, highlighting the geographical transition where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Key sites include the 19th-century lighthouse at Cap Spartel and the Blue Flag-certified Achakar Beach near the Caves of Hercules. In the Al Hoceima region, the list features Playa Quemado, set against limestone cliffs, and Plage Sfiha, which offers views of the offshore Peñón de Alhucemas fortress.

Playa Quemado

Sandy bay at the foot of Al Hoceima's cliffs, known for calm turquoise waters and proximity to the city center.

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Cap Spartel

The northwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. It features a lighthouse commissioned by Sultan Mohammed IV in 1864.

Municipal Beach

A wide sandy stretch along Tangier's central promenade, offering views of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Spanish coastline.

Achakar beach

Awarded with Blue Flag, this natural beach is a true gem. Atop of being set in a beautiful nature, it is also perfectly equipped.

Plage Sfiha

Sandy beach near Al Hoceima offering views of the Peñón de Alhucemas, a Spanish-administered island fortress located just offshore.

Plage Souani

A long sandy beach east of Al Hoceima, situated adjacent to the archaeological remains of the medieval city of Al-Mazamma.