The Skala ramparts
Climb onto the Skala de la Ville at sunset: bronze cannons lined up facing the ocean, waves crashing on the rocks and views of Mogador island.
The fishing port
Blue boats, nets and gulls: the port is the soul of the town. In the morning you can watch the fishermen come in; at lunchtime the grills by the port cook the fish you pick.
The medina and its craftsmen
Easy lanes, art galleries, thuya wood marquetry workshops and spice souks. The mellah, the old Jewish quarter, recalls the port’s cosmopolitan past.
Beach, surf and kite
The long beach stretches towards Diabat. It is ideal for walking, riding or learning to kitesurf when the wind is up. Surfers usually head to Sidi Kaouki depending on the swell.
The Gnaoua festival
Every year, usually in June, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival turns the town into one big stage. Book very early if you visit then.
Practical tips
Always pack a light sweater: the wind cools the evenings, even in summer. The medina is pedestrian; blue petit taxis handle short trips. Most visitors stay three to five days.