Oualidia

Oualidia is a sleepy village overlooking a stunning coastal lagoon (the finest in North Africa), a perfect place for those seeking relaxation at a relatively undiscovered location offering a terrific variety of outdoor activities, including safe swimming and bird watching.

Oualidia Lagoon

The Village

Oualidia is set on the Atlantic coast 3 hours' drive from Marrakech, and 2 hours from Casablanca airport.  The resort sits on the southern edge of a large tidal (sea-water) lagoon, which attracts humans and birds alike, and is famous for its oysters.  The lagoon has very calm waters compared with the Atlantic Ocean which lies beyond the bar, which protects the lagoon.

A place for all seasons: come here in summer for the festive atmosphere, in autumn for the birds and the warm sea, in winter for peace and sunshine and in spring for birds and flowers.

Things to do or see

  • For the active: water sports (wind and kite surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating with fishing if desired), bike hire, walking and tennis, swimming in the sea or pools.
  • For those wanting to relax: there is a wonderful spa at a luxury hotel outside the village (including heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and massage rooms and thalassotherapy (seawater based therapies)) and a smaller spa at a hotel in town. 
  • For those who enjoy wildlife: bird watching all year round, though the best time to come is spring or autumn in order to see the migrants, which include flamingoes, the marbled duck and many others. Whale watching is possible between August and October.
  • For those interested in history and culture: there are ancient forts and kasbahs at several villages in the vicinity notably at the vast Gharbia Kasbah, the potteries at Safi, the lovely walled medina of Portuguese origin at El Jadida (including the fortification of Mazagan, a UNESCO World Heritage site), and Lalla Fatna, just 2 km outside the main village provides an alternative beach, all within about an hour of the village.

Weather

Oualidia enjoys a very temperate climate, with pleasant weather all year round, and is thus an ideal all year round destination. The microclimate results in around 320 days sunshine per annum.

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