The blue one Asilah

Asilah is in many ways the antithesis to cities like Marrakech – possibly because it is lulled into a slower pace of life by the constant crashing of the waves against the medina ramparts. Its proximity to Spain has also had a major influence on the culture and cuisine there with Spanish often being spoken as a second language before French.

The historic centre of Asilah lies behind beautiful ochre walls that have defied the Atlantic Ocean for five centuries. A colourful souk is held next to the walls every Thursday that sells local products and looks like something straight off a postcard.

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