Bouznika Beach

Bouznika Beach is an Atlantic beach in the coastal town of Bouznika, in the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco, about 50 km north-east of downtown Casablanca on the road toward Rabat. The beach is a long, open stretch of sand facing the ocean, so the water is cool and blue-green, with clarity and wave size depending on swell and wind. Being exposed, it can have strong surf and currents on some days, which suits confident swimmers and bodyboarders more than small children, although calm summer conditions allow relaxed bathing. The town is a favourite weekend escape for people from Casablanca and Rabat, and the beach is at its busiest from June to September, when families, groups of friends and day-trippers fill the sand. Beach restaurants provide the main amenities, serving grilled fish, seafood and Moroccan dishes, often with terraces close to the water, and there is parking near the shore. Visitors should not assume formal lifeguard hours or hired loungers throughout, so it is sensible to ask at the restaurants about conditions and services. Outside the peak season the beach is far quieter and good for long walks along the shoreline. Access is straightforward by car, with a journey of about 45 minutes from Casablanca depending on traffic on the coastal road or motorway, and the town is also reachable by train, followed by a short onward ride to the shore. Many visitors combine Bouznika with a stop in Mohammedia on the same coastal run, or with a lunch of fresh fish in the town before returning to the city. Early arrival on summer weekends helps with parking and securing a table at a seafront restaurant.