Oualidia – A Haven of Peace on the Atlantic Coast of Morocco
Oualidia is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday by the Atlantic sea, a true haven of peace and tranquility. This charming little coastal town is also a famous seaside resort whose beaches are very popular due to their beauty, their crystal-clear waters, their fine sand and their stillness, especially due to the presence of a tiny peninsula that attenuates the force of the waves.
The town takes its name from Sultan El Oualid, the last sultan of the Saadi dynasty, whose magnificent tombs are found in the Kasbah of Marrakech. Oualidia also had its own Kasbah, which was built in 1634 and whose remains are found in the highest quarters of the city.
The town’s main road leads down to the beach and is lined with restaurants and shops. In these restaurants, visitors will have the unique opportunity to savor the town’s famous oysters, raised in local hatcheries and distributed in the main markets of the country. Oualidia is also famous for its fish and shellfish, including its delicious spider crabs and sea urchins, which are brought to you by fishermen along the beach.
The main resources of Oualidia are fishing, oyster farming and tourism, especially due to its geographical location, between the sea and the lagoon. Its location also makes it a fantastic place for surfing and windsurfing, as well as a perfect spot for bird watching where you can often see pink flamingos, seagulls, sparrow hawks, avocets, cormorants, ducks, egrets, sandpipers. common and other wading birds.
Outside of Oualidia to the south, the landscape offers excellent walks and boat expeditions to beautiful sandy coves and rocky cliffs, as well as a fabulous coastline from El Jadida in the north to Safi in the south, dotted with beautiful and mysterious islets.
Oualidia is therefore the perfect destination for a quiet and peaceful getaway from the bustling cities of Morocco. Located just two hours from Casablanca and Marrakech, Oualidia is a haven of peace and a beautiful, tranquil beach resort.
The hotels in Oualidia are numerous, cheap and very charming.
