Aventures côtières dans la Province de Tarfaya

Coastal Adventures at Cape Juby

Explore the rugged Atlantic coastline of Tarfaya, a region defined by its history as an Aéropostale hub and former Spanish protectorate. This selection features the landmark Cape Juby and the rusted remains of the Assalama ferry shipwreck. Inland, the flat-topped Mount Gara provides panoramic views of the Saharan landscape, while desert campsites like Villa Bens and Le Camp Bédouin offer remote accommodation between the dunes and the sea.

Camp Villa Bens

A desert campsite situated on the Atlantic shore, named after the former Spanish colonial designation for the town of Tarfaya.

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Armas

The rusted remains of the Assalama, a Naviera Armas ferry that ran aground in 2008. The wreck is visible from the shoreline south of the Tarfaya port.

Cape Juby

Cape Juby is a cape on the coast of southern Morocco, near the border with Western Sahara, directly east of the Canary Islands.

Mount Gara

A prominent flat-topped mesa providing elevated views across the Saharan coastal plains and the Atlantic Ocean.

Le Camp Bédouin

A desert eco-camp located south of Tarfaya, featuring traditional-style tents and facilities for overland travelers near the coastal dunes.