1-day itinerary

One Day of Food in Asilah - Whitewashed Art Town by the Atlantic

Asilah is a small, whitewashed Atlantic town north of the coast, its medina walls covered in murals and its harbour full of fresh fish. One day lets you eat grilled seafood by the ramparts and wander the painted lanes between meals.

City: Asilah
Length: 1 day
Style: Day-by-day eating plan

The plan, day by day

Follow it in order, morning to night — each day builds on the last.

Morning to Night - A Day in the Painted Medina

1

Morning

Breakfast on coffee and msemen at a cafe just outside the medina walls near Bab Homar.
2

Late morning

Wander the whitewashed medina, admiring the murals painted for the town's annual arts festival.
3

Lunch

A seafood lunch of grilled fish and prawns at a restaurant near the small fishing harbour.
4

Afternoon

Walk the Atlantic ramparts and browse craft stalls, with mint tea and pastries in the shade.
5

Evening

Dinner of a whole grilled fish with chermoula or a seafood tagine by the sea.

Practical tips

Asilah's medina murals are repainted around its summer arts festival, so the walls change year to year.
The town is a seafood destination; favour grilled fish straight from the harbour.
It is small and easily walkable, so you can loop the ramparts and medina between meals.
Nearby Paradise Beach is a fine spot for a seaside afternoon before dinner.
To arrange a guided food walk with a local host, message WhatsApp wa.me/212701664704 or call +212 701 664 704.

Frequently asked questions

What is Asilah known for?

Its whitewashed medina covered in murals, its Atlantic ramparts and its fresh seafood. The annual arts festival makes it one of Morocco's most charming small coastal towns.

What should I eat in Asilah?

Fresh grilled fish and prawns from the fishing harbour, and a chermoula seafood tagine by the sea.

Is Asilah a good day trip from Tangier?

Yes. It is a short trip south along the coast and makes a relaxed food-and-art stop with its painted medina and seafood harbour.

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