What is the water and sand quality of the Merkala Beach?

The coastline of Merkala Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Merkala Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Merkala Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Merkala Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Merkala Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Merkala Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Merkala Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Merkala Beach?

Merkala Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Merkala Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Merkala Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Café Hafa is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Merkala Beach?

There are 1347 places to stay in the Merkala Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Merkala Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6636385&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Mauritania Centre Tanger</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=99218&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dar Sultan</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7485426&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dar Lalhambra</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4370482&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appartement Typique Casbah Tanger Lieu Historique</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7871051&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tanger -Madina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7408564&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Darna tanger</a></li></ul>

How far is the Merkala Beach from parking?

The Merkala Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Merkala Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Merkala Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Route de la Plage Merkala located in 0.7 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Merkala Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Merkala Beach is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Merkala Beach (Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Merkala Beach (Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Merkala Beach 🏖️ Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco

Photo of Merkala Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Merkala Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Merkala Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Merkala Beach surrounded by mountains

Merkala Beach

Dradeb, Morocco

7.3

#40 out of 68 in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 23

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for water jumping Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Kasbah • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Park Mendoubia Garden

2km

Park Rmilat Park

2.4km

Park Place Faro

2.4km

Park The Nations square

3.3km

Park Corniche of Tangier

3.5km

Park Ryad Tetouan

3.9km

Park Dar Tounsi Garden

5.5km

Park Villa Harris Park

6.3km

Cafe Café Hafa

8 - Very good 1.1km

Italian Restaurant Parmigiano Italian Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurant Saveur de Poisson

8.8 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Kebdani Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurant Ahlen

9.6 - Exceptional 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurant Bachir

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Seafood Restaurant Al Achab

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.8 - Very good 2.7km

Restaurant Alma Kitchen & Coffee

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Supermarket Marjane Market - Iberia

1.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Market - Iberia

1.8km

Supermarket Main market

2.2km

Supermarket Marina Shop: Épicerie Tabac & Presse

2.7km

Supermarket Marjane Market

2.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Express Moulay Youssef

3.2km

Supermarket Marjane Express (ex ACIMA) El Hariri

3.2km

Supermarket Marjan Market

3.3km

Supermarket Al Baraka Supermarché

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Route de la Plage Merkala

590m

Mosque Mosque Mohammed V

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Tomb of Ibn Batutta

8 - Very good 1.9km

Church St. Andrew's Church

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Medina

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Rue Dar El baroud

2.3km

Museum Tangier American Legation Museum

2.3km

Tourist Attraction حصن طنجة ( برج دار البارود)

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Mosque مسجد طنجة الأعظم

2.3km

Historical Landmark Tombeaux Phéniciens

1.3km

Historical Landmark Bab Kasbah

1.8km

Historical Landmark Bab Al Bahr

2km

Historical Landmark Grand Socco

2.1km

Historical Landmark Dar Al-Baroud Tower

2.4km

Historical Landmark Plaza de Toros

4.7km

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About

Merkala Beach is located on the Strait of Gibraltar (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 40th place out of 68 beaches in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region 3.4 km away from its center, the city of Tangier. It is one of the beaches of Kasbah settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Kasbah • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Park Mendoubia Garden

2km

Park Rmilat Park

2.4km

Park Place Faro

2.4km

Park The Nations square

3.3km

Park Corniche of Tangier

3.5km

Park Ryad Tetouan

3.9km

Park Dar Tounsi Garden

5.5km

Park Villa Harris Park

6.3km

Cafe Café Hafa

8 - Very good 1.1km

Italian Restaurant Parmigiano Italian Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurant Saveur de Poisson

8.8 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Kebdani Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurant Ahlen

9.6 - Exceptional 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurant Bachir

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Seafood Restaurant Al Achab

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.8 - Very good 2.7km

Restaurant Alma Kitchen & Coffee

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Supermarket Marjane Market - Iberia

1.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Market - Iberia

1.8km

Supermarket Main market

2.2km

Supermarket Marina Shop: Épicerie Tabac & Presse

2.7km

Supermarket Marjane Market

2.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Express Moulay Youssef

3.2km

Supermarket Marjane Express (ex ACIMA) El Hariri

3.2km

Supermarket Marjan Market

3.3km

Supermarket Al Baraka Supermarché

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Route de la Plage Merkala

590m

Mosque Mosque Mohammed V

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Tomb of Ibn Batutta

8 - Very good 1.9km

Church St. Andrew's Church

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Medina

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Rue Dar El baroud

2.3km

Museum Tangier American Legation Museum

2.3km

Tourist Attraction حصن طنجة ( برج دار البارود)

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Mosque مسجد طنجة الأعظم

2.3km

Historical Landmark Tombeaux Phéniciens

1.3km

Historical Landmark Bab Kasbah

1.8km

Historical Landmark Bab Al Bahr

2km

Historical Landmark Grand Socco

2.1km

Historical Landmark Dar Al-Baroud Tower

2.4km

Historical Landmark Plaza de Toros

4.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.8km from the beach

Appartement Typique Casbah Tanger Lieu Historique

Entire Apartment

Tangier • 300m from center

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1.9km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Tanger -Madina

Entire Apartment

Tangier • 540m from center

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2km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Dar Sultan

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Tangier • 150m from center

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2.1km from the beach

1 Bad

Dar Lalhambra

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Tangier • 280m from center

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2.1km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Dar l'alhambra

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Tangier • 120m from center

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2.1km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Tanger

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kasbah • 1.1km from center

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2.4km from the beach

6.8 Good

Hotel Mauritania Centre Tanger

Hotel

Tangier • 470m from center

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Tanger *Riad el pacha* Riad avec vu sur la mer

2.5km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Tanger Riad el pacha Riad avec vu sur la mer

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kasbah • 610m from center

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2.5km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Bab El Fen

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Tangier • 460m from center

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2.5km from the beach

6.8 Good

Jardins val flouri

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kasbah • 2.4km from center

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2.5km from the beach

Apprt Malik

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kasbah • 580m from center

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2.6km from the beach

Darna tanger

Entire Apartment

Tangier • 990m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 3.9km

Tangier Beach Plage de Tanger

7.6 Very good

Popular beach 5.5km

Malabata Beach (Tangier) Plage Malabata (Tanger)

8.3 Very good

7.6km

Plage Mrisat

7.5 Very good

8.8km

Plage Sol

7.4 Good

9.4km

Achakar Beach

7.7 Very good

10.6km

Playa Blanca

8.1 Very good

11.7km

Sidi Kacem Beach

7.2 Good

12.2km

Plage Sidi Kankouche

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kasbah • 2.1km

Main locality of province

Tangier • 3.4km

Transport

Airport

TNG • 10.5km

Bus Station

Station Afriquia • 3.7km

Train Station

Tanger Ville Railway Station • 5.1km

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Sarif Al-Malik.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The shoreline is absolutely gorgeous and an ideal spot for lovebirds to spend quality time together.

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Khalid Alawi

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

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Blaze Fang

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Merkala, a popular escape in the bustling city of Tangier, boasts a scenic runway that stretches out towards the glistening sea. This serene beach also offers ample opportunities for fishing enthusiasts and families alike to enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

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Zalikar

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Nestled alongside the highway, a mere stroll away from the charming Bayt Alice in the historic Medina, lies a pristine beach that left a lasting impression on us. Though the chilly temperature was a bit too much for us, hailing from the Philippines, we couldn't help but admire the cleanliness of the beach and its accompanying facilities. The toilets were spotless, albeit requiring a small fee that eludes my memory - either a Dirham or two. While we didn't take a dip in the refreshing waters, we highly recommend this beach for its tranquil ambiance and impeccable upkeep.

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Sarvesh Agarwal

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The stunning beach situated across the Gibralter is an absolute delight. The water is crystal clear and the beach is immaculate. There are numerous activities to indulge in, making it a perfect spot for adventure seekers. The turquoise blue sea is a sight to behold, and sipping on Moroccan tea while soaking up the sun is a heavenly experience.