Casablanca-Settat is Morocco's economic heartland on the Atlantic coast: Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, the Art Deco downtown and the Ain Diab Corniche, plus the beach town of Mohammedia, the UNESCO-listed Portuguese City of El Jadida, the old port of Azemmour and the oyster lagoon of Oualidia.
Top beaches
A ranked editor’s shortlist of the coastline worth planning a day around in Casablanca-Settat.
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- Beach clubs
- Restaurants
- Sunbed hire
- Showers
Ain Diab Beach
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- Surf schools
- Cafes
- Rocky coves
Dar Bouazza Beaches
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- Promenade
- Cafes
- Lifeguards in summer
Mohammedia Beach
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- Cafes
- Fish restaurants
- Parking
Bouznika Beach
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- Promenade
- Cafes
- Lifeguards in summer
El Jadida City Beach
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- Cafes
- Seafood restaurants
- Rocky coves
Sidi Bouzid Beach
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- Sheltered calm water
- Oyster restaurants
- Boat hire
Oualidia Lagoon Beach
Things to do at the beach
Beyond swimming and sunbathing — the activities that make a coastal day in Casablanca-Settat memorable.
Surfing
Lagoon swimming and boat trips
Practical beach info
What to know before you head to the coast — season, getting there, facilities, and what it costs.
Getting There
Casablanca's Ain Diab is a taxi ride; Mohammedia and Bouznika are on the ONCF line; El Jadida and Oualidia need a coach.
Best Time
June to September for swimming; Atlantic water stays cool (about 17-22 C).
What To Bring
Sun protection, sandals for rocky shores, towel and cash for beach clubs.
Safety Note
Atlantic currents and rocks make some beaches dangerous; swim only where lifeguards are posted and avoid Ain Diab rocks at high tide.
What to bring
A short packing list for a comfortable beach day — adjust for season and the specific spot.
- Sun protectionHigh-SPF sunscreen, hat, polarised sunglasses, light long-sleeve cover-up.
- HydrationReusable bottle, salty snacks for longer days, electrolyte sachets if it’s hot.
- FootwearWater shoes for pebble or rocky entry, flip-flops for sand, dry pair for the trip home.
- Swim & coverQuick-dry towel or sand-resistant mat, change of swimwear, light cover-up for restaurants.
- Cash & valuablesSmall notes for beach clubs and rentals; waterproof pouch for phone, keys, cards.
- ExtrasReef-safe sunscreen near protected coastline, a book, a small first-aid kit for jellyfish or scrapes.
Beach safety
Hard-earned guidance — read this before you swim, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the coast.
Critical
Swim where lifeguards are posted and follow flag warnings — green is safe, yellow is caution, red means no swimming. Rip currents are the leading beach hazard worldwide.
Caution
Watch for tide changes and marine life — jellyfish blooms, sea urchins on rocky entries, occasional shark or stingray advisories. Don’t swim alone, especially at dawn or dusk.
Tip
Reapply sunscreen every 90 minutes and after every swim. Take shade between 11 am and 3 pm — the sun is harsher than people expect, even when the air is cool.
Practical
Keep valuables out of sight or back at the accommodation. Beach theft is a small-but-real risk at busy beaches; never leave bags unattended while you’re in the water.