Mohammedia Les Sablettes Beach

Les Sablettes is the main public beach of Mohammedia, a coastal city in the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco, about 30 km north-east of downtown Casablanca. The name refers to its sand, and the beach is a broad, open Atlantic strip with a promenade running alongside it, so the setting feels more like a town seafront than a remote cove. The water is cool and blue-green, with clarity varying with swell and wind, and the open exposure means waves and breezes are common, so conditions are better for confident swimmers on calm days. Because it is a public beach, access is free, and the promenade is lined with cafes where visitors can sit with a mint tea or a cold drink and watch the sea. The atmosphere is local and sociable, with Mohammedia residents and Casablanca day-trippers filling the sand on summer weekends and families strolling the promenade in the evening. Facilities are basic compared with the private clubs of Ain Diab, and visitors should not assume formal lifeguard hours or hired loungers on every stretch, so it is wise to check locally and heed any flags. Getting there is easy without a car. Trains run from Casa Voyageurs to Mohammedia in about 20 minutes, and a short taxi ride covers the remaining distance to the beach. Drivers will find street parking near the seafront, though spaces are scarce on busy summer days. The beach pairs well with a walk around the town and its port area, and it makes a relaxed alternative to the crowded Corniche at Ain Diab. Peak season is June to September, when warmer water and long days bring the biggest crowds, while spring and autumn offer quieter walks along the promenade.