Ain Diab Corniche

Why visit

After the noise of the centre, the Corniche feels like a different city. The sea is the main attraction, with big Atlantic skies, rocky shores and wide sandy beaches at low tide. By evening, families stroll along the promenade, joggers run past and the terraces fill up as the sun goes down.

What to see and do

• The promenade: a wide walkway along the sea, best at sunset.
• The beach clubs: paid clubs with pools, sunbeds and restaurants, mainly open in summer.
• Surf schools: lessons for beginners, with boards and wetsuits to hire.
• El Hank Lighthouse: a tall, early 20th-century lighthouse at the eastern end of the seafront.
• Morocco Mall: one of the largest shopping centres in Africa, with an aquarium and a musical fountain.
• Sidi Abderrahman: a tiny white village on a rock, reached on foot at low tide.

Swimming

This is the open Atlantic, with strong waves and currents. Swim only where others do, ideally on supervised summer beaches, and do not go in when the red flag is flying. The water is cool, even in summer.

Tips

• Agree on the price of a petit taxi or check that the meter is on.
• Bring a jacket for the evening; the Atlantic wind can be chilly.
• Clubs can charge a lot on summer weekends, so ask about the price at the door.