Coast · Full day
Atlantic Coast — Temara, Skhirat & Plage des Nations
The capital's own beaches, kasbahs and seafood, south down the coast
Duration
Full day
Group size
1–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Arabic
From / person
$160
Overview
An easy day along the Atlantic shore around the capital: the beaches and little harbour of Temara, the Rose-Marie and Skhirat coves to the south, the cliff at Contrebandiers, and the dunes of Plage des Nations to the north — with a fresh-fish lunch by the sea.
Rabat sits on the Atlantic, and its own coastline is one of the nicest and least-touristed parts of the capital region. South of the city the shore runs through Temara — with its small fishing harbour, the Contrebandiers (Smugglers') cave that yielded some of the oldest known human remains and clothing tools in North Africa — and on to the resort coves of Skhirat, long favoured by Rabatis for a weekend by the sea.
North of the river mouth, past Salé, the wide beach and dunes of Plage des Nations open onto the open ocean. We shape the day to the weather and your taste: swimming and rock pools, a coastal walk, the little ports, and above all a long lunch of grilled fish and seafood at a seaside table. A relaxed, local day with no monuments — just the capital's own Atlantic.
Trip highlights
- Temara beach and its small fishing harbour
- The Contrebandiers (Smugglers') cave and its prehistory
- The Skhirat coves, a classic Rabati weekend escape
- Plage des Nations' wide beach and dunes north of Salé
- A long fresh-fish and seafood lunch by the ocean
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Rabat → Rabat
- 1
Morning · Rabat → Temara coast
South of the capitalPickup at 09:30 down the coast to Temara — the harbour, the beach and the Contrebandiers cave, with its story of the oldest human finds in the region.
— - 2
Midday · Skhirat & seafood lunch
Skhirat covesOn to the Skhirat coves for a swim or a walk, then a long lunch of grilled fish at a seaside table.
— - 3
Afternoon · Plage des Nations
North of SaléBack through the capital and up to the wide beach and dunes of Plage des Nations for the open Atlantic.
— - 4
Evening · Drop-off
Rabat / SaléBack at your accommodation in the early evening.
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Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 1 destination.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
The route
Map of Atlantic Coast — Temara, Skhirat & Plage des Nations
5 stops across Coast. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Rabat
Start
- 2
Temara plage
Temara
- 3
Skhirat
Coves
- 4
Plage des Nations
Dunes
- 5
Rabat
End
What's included
- Private English-speaking driver-guide for the duration
- Air-conditioned car or minivan with fuel, tolls and parking
- All listed monument and site entrance fees
- Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Rabat or Salé
- Bottled water on board
- 24/7 WhatsApp concierge based in Rabat
Not included
- International flights to/from Morocco
- Accommodation unless an overnight is noted in the itinerary
- Travel insurance (we recommend a provider)
- Lunch and personal drinks unless noted
- Tips for your driver and guides
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes (medina lanes and uneven ruins)
- Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
- Light layer — the Atlantic breeze cools Rabat evenings
- Modest cover-up for the mausoleum and mosques
- Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
- Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
- Swimwear and a towel if you plan to swim
- A light wind layer — the Atlantic shore can be breezy
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Atlantic Coast — Temara, Skhirat & Plage des Nations" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own Rabat driver-guide, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the itinerary or start time?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Shift the start time, swap a site, add the Mohammed VI Museum or a riverside lunch — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
Where does the tour start?
We collect you from any hotel or riad in Rabat or Salé, or from Rabat–Salé airport (RBA) or the Rabat-Ville / Rabat-Agdal train stations. Tell us where you're staying and we'll confirm the pickup point.
When should I book?
Most day and half-day tours can be arranged with a few days' notice; weekends and holidays fill faster, so a week ahead is safest.
Is this a swimming day or a sightseeing day?
Both, as you like. The Atlantic here has real surf and currents, so swimming depends on conditions and is best in the sheltered coves; many guests come mainly for the coastal walks, the little ports and the seafood lunch. We adapt to the weather on the day.
Is the Contrebandiers cave open to enter?
The cave is an active archaeological site and access to the interior is restricted, so we view it and its setting from the approach while your guide explains its significance — it produced some of the oldest known bone tools used to work leather and fur in Africa.
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