Major city · Morocco
Moulay Bousselham
Half a day to one night: see the lagoon, walk the beach, eat fresh fish. Not a base — stop between Larache and Kenitra.
Moulay Bousselham is a small fishing town on the North Atlantic Coast, 30 km south of Larache. Its draw is the Merdja Zerka lagoon (a Ramsar bird site) and a wide beach with a sandbar. The town has one main street with cafés and restaurants. Most visitors come for a few hours or one night on a coastal road trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded with holidaymakers), Dec–Feb (quiet, many places closed)
- Airports
- RBA · TNG
- Nights
- 1
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- Morocco ↗The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency: you normally obtain it on arrival (ATMs, exchange desks) and change leftovers back before departure, keeping exchange receipts.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Moulay Bousselham, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyA safe, quiet town.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckRBA Rabat–Salé Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive; check for direct buses or hire a grand taxi.).
- Getting aroundWalkable: the beach, lagoon viewpoint and main street are within 15 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféMAD 10–15
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMAD 300
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMAD 500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMAD 900
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 300 · Mid MAD 600 · High MAD 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RBA Rabat–Salé Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive; check for direct buses or hire a grand taxi.) · TNG Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (About 1 h 30 min drive via A5 and N1.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Moulay Bousselham: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable: the beach, lagoon viewpoint and main street are within 15 min. For Merdja Zerka park, take a grand taxi or hire a boat from the port (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Grand taxi, about 30 min
See the Spanish-colonial medina and the beach.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Grand taxi via Larache, about 1 h
Whitewashed medina with murals; combine with Larache for a day.
Door to door: About 2 h
Grand taxi or bus via Kenitra, about 1 h 45 min
Capital with the Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main street (R406)
Hotels and guesthouses within 5–10 min walk of the beach and lagoon.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 500–900 excl. bed
- High
- MAD 900+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × MAD 500 | MAD 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 600 | MAD 1,200 |
| Grand taxi from Larache2 × MAD 250 · check | MAD 500 |
| Boat trip on the lagoon (per person, about 1 h)2 × MAD 100 · check | MAD 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 240 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 1,320 per person per day, bed included | MAD 2,640 |
2026 estimate in dirham; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Grand taxi Larache → Moulay Bousselhamcheck | MAD 250 |
| Fish tagine in a local restaurant | MAD 40–70 |
| Coffee at a café | MAD 10–15 |
| Boat trip on the lagoon (per person, about 1 h)check | MAD 80–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- In summer the town fills with Moroccan holidaymakers; book accommodation ahead.
- The lagoon boat trips are informal: agree the price and duration before boarding.
- Winter: many restaurants and hotels close or run reduced hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Fire and ambulance
- 15
- From mobiles
- 112
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Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Fire and ambulance15
- From mobiles112
Embassy
The US and most other embassies are in Rabat. The nearest consulate is in Rabat (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Grand taxi Larache → Moulay Bousselham: about MAD 250, about 30 min (check)
- Grand taxi Moulay Bousselham → Rabat: about MAD 400–500, about 1 h 45 min (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بشحال؟ — How much? (bshhal?)
- واخا — Good (wakha)
- الحساب، عفاك — The bill, please (l'hisab, afak)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moulay Bousselham. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded with holidaymakers), Dec–Feb (quiet, many places closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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