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Asilah, Morocco

A whitewashed Atlantic art town — Portuguese ramparts, painted murals and a calm, walkable medina near Tangier.

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Forty minutes south of Tangier, Asilah is the prettiest small town on Morocco's northern coast. From a Casablanca arrival you reach it via Tangier — barely two hours from Casablanca on the Al Boraq high-speed train — then a short drive down the coast. A compact, whitewashed medina wrapped in Portuguese ramparts, with cobalt-blue doors, bougainvillea and the Atlantic breaking against the walls, it hosts a summer arts festival that covers the lanes with fresh murals, and stays calm and creative year-round.

254 km from Casablanca as the crow flies. Every dot is a place we go.
Best time
May–September for the coast; the arts festival is in summer
Recommended
A half-day or overnight from Tangier
Airport
Tangier Ibn Battouta (TNG) + 45 min
Region
Atlantic coast · Northern Morocco

Highlights of Asilah.

  1. The ramparts & medina

    Walk the 15th-century Portuguese walls above the sea and the whitewashed lanes of blue doors and murals within.

  2. Street-art murals

    Walls repainted each summer during the Asilah Arts Festival, making the medina an open-air gallery.

  3. Paradise Beach

    A long sweep of sand a short ride south, reached by horse-cart in summer.

Our Asilah tours.

Every itinerary below is privately operated, fully customisable, and includes a deep stop in Asilah. Click any tour for the day-by-day plan, the map, dates and pricing.

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    Tangier & Asilah coastal day

    Combine the kasbah of Tangier with the whitewashed art town of Asilah on a private day.

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Asilah — common questions.

Is Asilah worth visiting?
Yes if you're in the north — it's the most charming small town on the coast, with Portuguese ramparts, a whitewashed medina full of murals and a relaxed pace. It pairs perfectly with Tangier or Chefchaouen.
How far is Asilah from Tangier?
About 45 km, or 40–45 minutes by car or train. It makes an easy half-day trip from Tangier, or a calm overnight by the sea.

Practical notes.

Getting there
45 minutes south of Tangier by road or train
Best for
Art, photography, a calm coastal stop on a northern route

Pair Asilah with.

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From the journal.

Stories, guides and practical tips to help you plan your time in Asilah and beyond.

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