
Best Beaches Near Tangier: Your Complete Coastal Guide
By TransfersTangier Team
Northern Morocco's Best Coastal Spots
Tangier sits at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, offering access to some of Morocco's finest beaches. Whether you want a lively resort beach, a quiet Atlantic cove, or a Mediterranean bay with water sports, you will find it within an hour's drive of Tangier.
1. Plage de M'diq — 40 Minutes
The most popular beach near Tangier, M'diq offers a long sandy bay with calm Mediterranean waters. The promenade is lined with cafes, restaurants, and ice cream shops. Beach umbrellas and loungers are available for rent. The working fishing port at the eastern end serves excellent grilled fish.
Distance from Tangier: ~35 km | Drive time: 40 min
2. Martil Beach — 40 Minutes
Adjacent to M'diq, Martil has an even longer beachfront with coarse golden sand. The water is shallow and calm, making it ideal for families with children. The beachfront road is closed to traffic in summer, creating a pedestrian-friendly promenade.
Distance from Tangier: ~35 km | Drive time: 40 min
3. Plage de los Tres Mosqueteros — 15 Minutes
The closest beach to Tangier city centre, located just west of the port. This small urban beach has dark sand and is popular with locals for evening walks. Basic cafes are nearby. Good for a quick dip if you don't want to travel far.
Distance from Tangier: ~3 km | Drive time: 10-15 min
4. Asilah Beach (Paradise Beach) — 45 Minutes
Asilah's main beach stretches south from the medina walls. The sand is fine and golden, and the Atlantic waves provide a pleasant surf. The beach is clean and well-maintained, with lifeguards during summer. Combine with a visit to the Asilah medina for a perfect day trip.
Distance from Tangier: ~46 km | Drive time: 45 min
5. Larache Beaches (Sables d'Or) — 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Larache is famous for Plage des Sables d'Or (Golden Sands), a wide Atlantic beach with consistently good surf. The beach is less developed than those near Tetouan, offering a more natural setting. The nearby Loukkos River estuary adds scenic variety.
Distance from Tangier: ~85 km | Drive time: 1h 30min
6. Restinga Smir — 45 Minutes
A resort development east of Tangier with a marina, hotel complex, and artificial beach. Restinga offers water sports, jet ski rental, and several restaurants. The beach is quieter than M'diq during weekdays.
Distance from Tangier: ~40 km | Drive time: 45 min
Getting to the Beaches
All the beaches listed above are accessible by private transfer from Tangier. While local petit taxis can take you to the closest beaches (like Tres Mosqueteros), a booked transfer guarantees your return journey — petit taxis are scarce outside city centres, especially in the evening.
Our private transfers include waiting time options, so your driver can drop you at the beach and return at a scheduled time to bring you back to Tangier. Fixed prices with no surge pricing.
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