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Asilah
Spend 1–2 days in Asilah: walk the medina, visit the beach and, if in August, catch the Festival.
Asilah is a small coastal town on Morocco's north‑Atlantic coast. Its medina is walkable, the beaches are nearby and the August cultural festival adds a lively boost. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you relax on the sand or time the festival.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (festival in Aug)
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, unless attending festival)
- Airport
- TNG
- Nights
- 1–2
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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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- Morocco ↗During Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in the street in daylight; tourist restaurants and hotels still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Asilah19 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Asilah, 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
- SafetyAsilah is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and use licensed taxis.
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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 ambulance / fire (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.
- AirportTNG Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) north, 1 h by grand taxi (~20 MAD per seat) or bus (≈15 MAD).).TNG Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) north, 1 h by grand taxi (~20 MAD per seat) or bus (≈15 MAD).).
- Getting aroundThe medina is car‑free; walk everywhere.
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
- TNG Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) north, 1 h by grand taxi (~20 MAD per seat) or bus (≈15 MAD).)TNG Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) north, 1 h by grand taxi (~20 MAD per seat) or bus (≈15 MAD).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Asilah: 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)
5 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 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
The medina is car‑free; walk everywhere. Petit taxis cost ~10 MAD to the train station (2 km).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Larache
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local bus or grand taxi, ~30 min
Coastal town with a historic kasbah.
Tangier
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Grand taxi ~1 h, 20 MAD per seat
Major transport hub, ferry gateway.
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.
Christina's Place
Guesthouse, 3‑minute walk from medina, double room 380 MAD
Hotel Belle‑Vue
Double room 100 MAD off‑season, 200 MAD high season
Hotel Sahara
Double room 140 MAD
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 400–600 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- MAD 650–850 excl. bed (check)
- High
- MAD 900–1,200 excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double2 × 1 night × MAD 380 | MAD 760 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 400 | MAD 800 |
| Petit taxi to train station2 × MAD 10 · check | MAD 20 |
| Meal (tagine or seafood)2 × MAD 80 · check | MAD 160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 174 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 957 per person per day, bed included | MAD 1,914 |
Christina's Place
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Mint tea | 5–10 MAD |
| Tagine | 70–120 MAD |
| Bottled water (1 L) | 5–8 MAD |
| Petit taxi (2 km) | 10 MAD |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Grand taxis from Tangier cost about 20 MAD per seat; full taxi ~180 MAD.
- Bus connections from Tetouan are infrequent – plan alternative transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance / fire
- 15
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance / fire15
Embassy
US consulate in Casablanca; Moroccan embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Grand taxi Tangier → Asilah: ≈20 MAD per seat, about 1 h
- Petit taxi to train station: ≈10 MAD, 2 km (1.2 mi)≈10 MAD, 1.2 mi (2 km)
Say or show
- سمح لي — Excuse me / Sorry (smah li)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- بشحال؟ — How much is it? (bshhal?)
- الفاتورة من فضلك — Can I have the check, please? (lfatura men fadlek)
- فين الشاطئ؟ — Where is the beach? (fin ash-shati?)
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 Asilah. 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 (festival in Aug) · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, unless attending festival) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Asilah when the Festival aligns with your itinerary.
- Combine with a day in Larache for a coastal loop.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Asilah
- secondaryWikivoyage: Asilah, revision 5242328 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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