Mohammedia.
Mohammedia sits twenty-five kilometres northeast of Casablanca, an easy twenty-minute ride on the commuter train. Long overshadowed by its industrial port, the town functions as a relaxed seaside retreat known for broad ocean beaches, well-kept public gardens, and an active fishing fleet. At its core stands an eighteenth-century kasbah built by Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah. Mohammedia is worth visiting if you want fresh grilled sardines straight off the boat without Casablanca's unrelenting pace. Look elsewhere if you want energetic nightlife, major indoor museums, or the labyrinthine historic medinas found in Morocco's larger cities.
Last updated 10 Sept 2026
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What to do in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Mohammedia offers a calmer tempo between Morocco’s largest metropolis and Rabat. Days revolve around the oceanfront, the small grid of the eighteenth-century Kasbah, and the daily catch coming into the port. It suits independent travellers who appreciate unpretentious seafood joints, leafy colonial boulevards, and long beach walks without the relentless hustle of Casablanca.
24 hours in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Start with mint tea and pastry by Parc des Villes Jumelees before exploring the Kasbah gates. By noon, pick out red mullet and sole at the fish market and hand them to a grill stall. Spend the afternoon walking Plage Monica, then finish with grilled sardines along Boulevard de la Corniche at sunset. Select 1 Day above to see it.
2 days in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Dedicate your second morning to the links or clubhouse lunch at Royal Golf de Mohammedia. In the afternoon, head northeast to Plage Sablettes for a surf lesson or an ocean swim. Dine on tagine de poisson packed with tomatoes, peppers, and preserved lemon at a neighbourhood bistro off Boulevard Hassan II. Choose 2 Days to expand the plan.
3 days in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Use your third day to explore the coastal wetlands near Bouznika or catch the fifteen-minute commuter train into Casablanca for Hassan II Mosque and the Habous quarter. Return to Mohammedia for a peaceful evening strolling the quiet palm-lined avenues of the French quarter as the harbour lights come up.
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Local Seafood in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Buy fresh sea bass or sardines at the central fish hall by Port de Mohammedia, then pay a nearby grill stall to cook them over hot coals.
Historic Fortifications in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Walk the 18th-century stone ramparts of the Kasbah, commissioned by Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah in 1773 to secure the grain trade.
Beaches in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Plage Sablettes draws summer swimmers, while Plage Monica offers wide sweeps of sand and Atlantic surf breaks for morning walks.
Urban Parks in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Stroll the rose gardens and date palms of Parc des Villes Jumelees, laid out during the French protectorate along Boulevard Moulay Youssef.
Coastal Walks in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Follow the seaside promenade along Boulevard de la Corniche from the yacht club toward the rocky points overlooking the Atlantic swell.
Markets & Produce in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Browse the Marché Central for salted olives, preserved lemons, fresh mint, and seasonal citrus from the surrounding Chaouia plains.
Sacred Architecture in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Admire the tiled minaret of Mosquee Al Atik inside the Kasbah walls, built in the late 1700s as the spiritual heart of the old port.
Water Sports in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Rent surfboards or take foil lessons along the beach breaks at Sablettes, where Atlantic swells hit consistent sandbars year-round.
Modernist Architecture in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Spot mid-century French colonial villas, geometric balconies, and whitewashed apartment blocks around Boulevard Mohamed V.
Casual Dining in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Grab crusty bread stuffed with spiced merguez sausages, harissa, and fried eggs from small counter joints near the train station.
Golf & Gardens in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Play eighteen holes at Royal Golf de Mohammedia, established in 1930 with sea-facing links designed alongside dense eucalyptus groves.
Day Trips in Mohammedia Atlantic Coast Morocco
Ride the ONCF train twenty minutes south to Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque or north to the quiet salt marshes of Bouznika.