Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Asilah
A whitewashed walled town covered in murals.
Asilah at a glance
- Region
- Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
- Province or prefecture
- Tangier-Assilah (prefecture)
- Status
- City
- Population
- Not available
- Area
- Not available
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Coordinates
- 35.465, -6.039
- Postal code
- 90010
- Phone area code
- +212 539
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca (see note on Ramadan)
- Local names
- Asilah (French) · أصيلة (Arabic)
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October
Population is from the 2014 census (HCP) and is being updated. Climate figures are indicative regional profiles. Confirm details with official sources before relying on them.
About Asilah
Asilah is a small walled port with Portuguese ramparts, murals and a cultural festival, making it an easy day trip from Tangier.
History
The Portuguese fortified Asilah in 1471, and its walls remain largely intact.
Things to see in Asilah
- Portuguese ramparts
- Painted medina walls
- Raissouni Palace
- Paradise Beach
Climate and best time to visit
Atlantic temperate. Mild, humid Atlantic climate with warm summers tempered by sea breezes and rain concentrated between October and April.
Best time to visit: April to June and September to October. Indicative regional profile.
Getting to Asilah
- By air
- Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG), about 45 km away.
- By train
- Asilah station with trains toward Tangier and Rabat.
- By bus
- CTM, Supratours and regional bus companies serve most routes; grand taxis cover shorter hops. Check current schedules.
- By road
- Reached by national roads and, on many routes, the motorway network. Check road conditions in winter, especially in mountain areas.
Economy
Tourism, fishing, farming and the arts.
Food and drink
Fresh seafood and Spanish-influenced baked goods.
Festivals and events
The Asilah Cultural Festival is held in summer.
Where to stay
Accommodation is more limited, usually small hotels and guesthouses. Many visitors base themselves in a nearby larger city and visit as a day trip.