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 for their beauty, their crystalline waters, their fine sand and their quietude, 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 neighborhoods of the city.
The town’s main road leads to the beach and is lined with restaurants and shops. In these restaurants, visitors will have the unique opportunity to taste the famous local oysters, raised in local hatcheries and distributed in the main markets of the country. Oualidia is also famous for its seafood, including delicious crabs and sea urchins, which are offered to you by fishermen along the beach.
Oualidia’s main resources 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 spot for surfing and windsurfing, as well as a perfect spot for bird watching where you can often see pink flamingos, gulls, hawks, avocets, cormorants, ducks, egrets, sandpipers. common and other wading birds.
Outside 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 and quiet beach resort.
The hotels in Oualidia are numerous, cheap and very charming.