Tamuda Bay . . .

Martil... Marina Smir ... Cabo Negro... Kabila... M'Diq... Tetuoa...

Firstly this is the only resort area of Morocco that is on an accessible part of the Mediterranean Sea (as opposed to the Atlantic). This means that this is the place for the best beach life and watersports in Morocco. If you want huge sandy unspoilt beaches then this is the place for you.

Because of the Mediterranean location Tamuda Bay is the favoured holiday destination for Moroccan high society and indeed the King himself who has a palace in Tetouan and a summer residence on the beach in Kabila. The King celebrates the anniversary of his coronation in Tetouan every year and spends the summer in residence as well as making many shorter visits throughout the year.

There are three ports in the Tamuda Bay area – Marina Smir caters mainly for the international yachting crowd and larger luxury boats and has a range of restaurants to suit international tastes. - Kabila port is a smaller private port with berths for smaller pleasure craft including being the base for the King’s summer pastime of jet skiing. M’Diq harbour is home to the local yacht club and also of a considerable fishing fleet that can be seen taking to sea every day at dusk, a favourite place for locals to eat the catch straight from the boat. The two Club Meds on this stretch of coast (Smir and Cabo Negro) are also great bases for water sports including sailing.

The proximity to Ceuta (6KM) and indeed Spain make this the most accessible part of Morocco for Europeans. The shops restaurants and cultural attractions in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta are great to have nearby as are all the other administrative functions available free to all EU residents such as the newly built hospital.

Geographically, the Tamuda bay Region of Morocco is the nearest part of Africa to Europe and this is evident in the fusion of cultures that one finds in the area. Anyone who has visited the South of Spain will be amazed in the similarities not only in the cultures but also in the surprisingly green landscape. . The area can be considered as an unspoilt version of the Costa del Sol in neighbouring Spain and with the strict planning regulations enforced in the area, monitored by the king himself, there is every intention that it will stay that way.

The Cabo Negro Royal Golf Course is a challenge that blends both elements of a parkland and a links course. With further courses planned for the area, golf is an important part of attracting year round tourists to take advantage of the Northern Moroccan climate.

Martil

Martil – is a university town and amazingly popular summer holiday destination for Moroccans, and the slightly more adventurous Europeans. It has a 5km promenade and a much longer beach which is busy in summer but a great destination for walking or horse riding out of season.

Cabo Negro

Cabo Negro – is an exclusive area featuring the golf course and home to many huge villas and luxury complexes. This area is about relaxing in glorious surroundings spectacular sea and mountain views and wide sandy beaches.

M’Diq

M’Diq - is a town brought to life by the local regeneration plan. The seafront is busy with smart seafood restaurants, and incredibly kept gardens and beaches. From the promenade you can watch the traditional fishing fleet setting sail for the night.