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Oualidia

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A charming town with relaxed coastal vibes

Unwind on idyllic sandy beaches

200km north of Essaouira, between El Jadida and Safi, is the peaceful town of Oualidia. Overlooking a coastal lagoon frequented by migratory birds, beyond which is the vast expanse of the Atlantic ocean, its setting couldn’t be more idyllic.

Golden sandy beaches surround the horseshoe-shaped lagoon where colourful fishing boats bob on the still waters. The lagoon is protected from the ocean making it ideal for canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Those after a little more adventure can surf the waves of the Atlantic.

As you might expect from a town on the coast, the seafood here is excellent. Feast on calamari, lobster, shrimp and oysters, considered the best in Morocco. Few things beat a trip out to an oyster farm followed by a tasting with a crisp glass of white wine.

A ruined kasbah built in 1634 for the Sultan El Oualid offers panoramic views of the lagoon, cliffs and beaches and can be reached on foot or by bike. Venture a little further out of town and explore the castle at El Jadida, an early example of Renaissance military design.

While there is plenty to do in Oualidia, part of the joy of a stay here is taking the time to simply relax and dial back the pace for a few days.

  • Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo maroccanus), perched on a post, the river estuary at Oualidia, Morocco.
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  • Morocco. Oualidia. Atlantic Coast and fish boats on the beach
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  • Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), juvenile taking off from the river estuary at Oualidia, Morocco.
  • Fresh oysters in Oualidia, a coastal village in Morocco situated between El Jadida and Safi. It is located beside a protected natural lagoon and has been called Morocco’s oyster capital.
  • Waves breaking of cliffs near Oualidia lagoon in same name village in Atlantic ocean coast, Morocco
  • Laguna Oualidia on the Atlantic coast near Safi, Morocco

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Experiences picked by our Oualidia specialists

Canoe, kayak or swim in the calm lagoon

Spend your days canoeing, kayaking or swimming in the calm lagoon

Surf the Atlantic breakers

Make a splash and surf the waves of the Atlantic

Walk the ruins of the Sultan's kasbah

Explore the ruined kasbah built for Sultan El Oualid

Tour an oyster farm

Head out of town and visit an oyster farm

A word from one of our experts

Set on the picturesque Atlantic coastline, Oualidia offers you a peaceful escape beside a beautiful lagoon. Fill your days with swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, dine on the freshest seafood and explore the town on foot.

Jack Beckford Senior Travel Designer

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