The artists' town · Ocean & coast

Asilah

A peaceful white-and-blue medina inside Portuguese ramparts on the Atlantic, about 45 minutes from Tangier. Its walls are covered with murals painted during its yearly arts festival.

Must-see places

• Murals in the medina
• Ramparts and Krikia point
• Paradise Beach
• Mzora stone circle

Things to do

• Seafood lunch
• Horse ride on the beach
• Swimming
• Surf lesson
• Art shopping in the medina

Travel time

• From Tangier: about 45 min by car
• From Rabat: about 2 h by car

Nearby destinations

• TangierGateway to Africa
• RabatThe garden capital
• ChefchaouenThe blue pearl