M'diq, Cabo Negro and Martil Coast

The coast of M'diq, Cabo Negro and Martil lies on the Mediterranean north-east of Tetouan in northern Morocco, about 25 km from Tetouan and 85 km from Tangier. From the Tetouan taxi rank, shared grand taxis reach M'diq in about 25 minutes for roughly 8 to 12 MAD ($0.85-1.30) per seat, and local grand taxis then cover the short hops to Cabo Negro or Martil at about 6 to 15 MAD ($0.65-1.60) per seat. From Tangier the trip takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by road. M'diq is a fishing town with a seafront corniche, a busy port and a long promenade lined with cafes and fish restaurants; a fish lunch on the corniche costs about 70 to 150 MAD ($7.50-16). Cabo Negro is a rocky headland with a sandy beach and a resort area south of M'diq, with views toward the Rif and the coast. Martil, to the south, has a wide sandy beach, a lively promenade and a river mouth, and is the main summer resort for people from Tetouan. A sensible day starts in the morning with a taxi from Tetouan to M'diq, a walk along the corniche and port to see the boats, then a move to Cabo Negro for a beach stretch and swim. Lunch is best taken on the M'diq corniche, followed by a taxi to Martil in the afternoon for a promenade walk and sunset. Umbrella and chair rental typically costs 20 to 60 MAD ($2.15-6.50), to be confirmed first. The best period is June to September for swimming. August weekends are packed with domestic holidaymakers and traffic on the Tetouan-M'diq road is heavy, so weekdays or the shoulder months of May and September are calmer. Swimming near the M'diq fishing port should be avoided because of boat traffic and water quality. Evenings are lively, with ice cream and street snacks along the promenades.