Ain Diab beach
Ain Diab Beach is one of Casablanca's main urban beaches, a popular destination for Moroccans to come with a family. It is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, 3 km from the town. People come here to swim, practice surfing, take a walk along the coast or sit in a coastal cafe just admiring the picturesque sunset and the power of the ocean waves.
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Beach description
Ain Diab Beach is between rocky cliffs. It is a long and wide sandy strip uniting several beach sites:
- municipal area with free admission;
- areas near the hotel with a paid entrance;
- private beach areas.
Along Ain Diab beach there is a promenade with the same name. In the morning it is actively used for jogging.
There are many reefs in the coastal zone. Due to the proximity of the cold current, the water in the ocean near the beach is also quite cold, thus there are few swimmers here. In addition, the presence of constant winds creates stable waves, which is why it is impossible to swim calmly here. But the beach is actively used by surfers. In high season, rescues watching that swimmers do not swim far are on duty at the beach.
The Ain Diab beach area is cleaner than other public beaches located within the city, for example, near the Hassan II Mosque. Nevertheless, there is often trash because of the waves here. And the presence of horses, camels and stray dogs in the public, municipal part of the beach does not contribute to its cleanliness. Ain Diab Beach is loved by locals. They come here with the whole families so there are a lot of children, adolescents, students and youth on the beach who are interested in water sports. There are several surf schools on the beach. There are swimming pools. Along the beach, police always run to ensure the safety of tourists.
Since Ain Diab Beach is part of the urban area, it’s easy to get to it:
- on foot;
- by city tram, bus, taxi or car.
When is the best time to go?
The beach season in Morocco opens in April and comes to a close in October. The best months to visit the resorts of this country are May-June and September-October.
Video: Beach Ain Diab
Infrastructure
The infrastructure of the Ain Diab beach area is presented by:
- rental of beach equipment such as umbrellas, tables, sun loungers or plastic chairs;
- showers and toilets;
- water entertainment centers offering training and equipment rental services;
- rides along the coast on horseback and camel rides, water skiing, banana boats, scooters;
- petanque, basketball, football and beach volleyball courts;
- tourist complexes;
- swimming pools (if the beach site belongs to the hotel).
On the beach you can not only sunbathe, but also eat by ordering food in neighboring cafes and bars or bringing it with you. Many people like to spend time sitting on the terraces of small restaurants and admiring the ocean. Those who want to buy a local souvenir will be able to do this in one of the shops along the promenade.
There are several comfortable hotels near the beach, for example, a 4-star hotel Club Val d'Anfa Hotel located on the first line. The hotel complex, in addition to rooms of different levels of comfort, includes several restaurants and bars, a night club, massage services, a sauna, a pool and a garden.
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When choosing Ain Diab Beach for a beach holiday, there are some nuances to consider:
- Due to the underdeveloped tourist infrastructure and the constant presence of wind and waves, the beach is not suitable for families with kids.
- Nudist beaches are prohibited in Morocco.
- Those who want to sunbathe topless will only be able to do this on private beaches near the hotels.
- Enjoying the great ocean waves, riding on a board, you should be aware of the presence of return currents in the coastal zone, creating a certain danger.
Resting in Casablanca, it is worth visiting some local attractions: Cathédrale Sacré Coeur, Mausolee Sidi Abderrahmane, Mohhamed V Square, Old Medina, Zoo Ain Sebaa, take a trip to neighboring towns.