Oualidia journal
The lagoon, the oysters, the road there: practical guides to Oualidia.
Guide · 26 October 2026 · 3 min read
What to do in Oualidia? The lagoon, the oysters, the beaches and the village
Swimming and boat trips on the lagoon, oysters by the water, Atlantic beaches, the kasbah and the souk: everything there is to do in Oualidia, between El Jadida and Safi.
Beaches · 26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Beaches near Oualidia: the lagoon, the ocean, Cap Beddouza and Lalla Fatna
The lagoon for children, the ocean beach for walks, Cap Beddouza and Lalla Fatna on the road to Safi: the best beaches near Oualidia, and how to swim there safely.
Guide · 26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Day trips from Oualidia: El Jadida, Safi and the coast road
An hour’s drive away: the Portuguese city of El Jadida to the north and the potters of Safi to the south. Two easy day trips from Oualidia, with the coast’s beaches on the way.
Guide · 26 October 2026 · 2 min read
A weekend in Oualidia from Casablanca: the drive and the plan
Two hours from Casablanca, Oualidia is the ideal weekend escape: the drive, a two-day plan between the lagoon, oysters and the beach, and our tips to make the most of it.
Guide · 26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Oualidia in winter: mild days, birds and the lagoon to yourself
From October to April, Oualidia is quiet again: mild days, birds on the lagoon, good waves and lower prices. Weather, things to do and tips for an off-season stay.
Food · 25 October 2026 · 2 min read
Oualidia oysters: where they come from and how to enjoy them
Farmed in the lagoon, Oualidia oysters are the best known in Morocco. How they grow, where to eat them and what goes with them.
Practical · 24 October 2026 · 1 min read
How to get to Oualidia from Casablanca, Marrakech, El Jadida or Safi
Oualidia is on the coast road between El Jadida and Safi. Airports, drive times from Casablanca and Marrakech, taxis: how to get to the lagoon.