Town in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Asilah
Whitewashed Atlantic medina town 40 km south of Tangier, with murals, a ramparts walk and wide beaches. Cheap, calm and easy; very busy in August, with few nightlife options and fewer English speakers.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$810–1,270Comfortable, one person · DH8,000–12,500Details
- Value for money83/100Better value than 82% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 26°CDetails
- Internet57 MbpsFixed broadband, Morocco medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilTap water is treated, but visitors usually choose bottled or filtered water; supply can taste chlorinated.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$15–40Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundONCF trainVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMostly cashCash in dirhams for taxis, medina shops and small cafés; cards at larger hotels and some restaurants.Details
Where to stay in Asilah
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Medina and ramparts | Riads, murals, seafood and a walkable old town |
| Ville Nouvelle and Boulevard Mohammed V | Cafés, shops, taxis and cheaper apartments |
| Beach road (Rmilat and Paradise Beach) | Beach stays and longer summer rentals |
Apps that work in Asilah
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- ONCF: Train times and e-tickets
- CTM: Intercity bus tickets
- Taxis: Petit taxis should use the meter; agree the fare if it does not. Grand taxis run shared routes.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Morocco.
- Mostly cash Cash in dirhams for taxis, medina shops and small cafés; cards at larger hotels and some restaurants. ATMs on Boulevard Mohammed V.
- Currency: Dirham (MAD). US$1 ≈ DH9.88 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Plentiful in cities, scarce in desert and mountain villages; dirhams can't be bought abroad, so withdraw on arrival.
- Tipping: Expected: about 10% in restaurants, 10–20 DH for porters and small help, more for guides and drivers.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at contactless terminals in cities; local wallets need a Moroccan account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Visa-required nationalities can often apply online through the official eVisa portal (acces-maroc.ma); avoid paid look-alike sites.
- Passport must be valid at least 3 months on arrival and undamaged; damaged passports have been refused entry.
- Make sure your passport gets an entry stamp; travellers without one have had trouble leaving.
Emergency numbers
Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Fire 150
Plugs
Type C, E · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi kiosks at airport arrivals and shops everywhere; data top-ups are cheap. Passport needed to register. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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