Cala Iris Beach

Cala Iris is a remote beach village on the Mediterranean coast in Bni Boufrah, Al Hoceima Province, Morocco, roughly 1.5 hours by road from Al Hoceima. It is known for a sheltered cove of pale sand and clear water, backed by dry Rif hills and a small cluster of houses and simple cafes. Visitors see a quiet fishing-village setting, with small boats pulled up on the sand and the nearby rocky coast offering short walks. The beach is free to enter and open at all times, though services are limited outside the summer season. Most visitors treat it as a half-day trip, spending time swimming, walking along the shoreline and eating grilled fish at a simple beachside restaurant. The final stretch of road is rural and can be rough, so visitors usually arrive by grand taxi or private car and arrange the return ride before leaving. The best vantage points are the slopes above the cove, which give a view of the whole bay, particularly in morning or late afternoon light. Crowds are heaviest from June to September, especially on weekends and in August when Moroccan families visit; outside these months the beach is almost empty but facilities may be closed. Swimmers should bring water, sun protection and cash, since shops and card payments are limited, and should take care with sea conditions. The location is peaceful and offers a contrast with busier resort towns along the coast.