ASILAH

ASILAH

the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a city of dazzling whiteness, Asilah is known for its history and its beaches, its walls, its medina and souks which are its tourist reputation.
The city is completely surrounded by the Portuguese defensive walls that were erected in the 15th century, part of which overlooks the cliffs overlooking the sea.
A marvel, the ancient medina of Asilah seduces visitors with its beauty, its narrow streets and white houses with blue shutters.
Asilah has been recognized for years as the city of arts which has seen many painters and prestigious writers. Their works can be admired directly on the walls of the city.
Asilah is a very busy during the summer season known for its sandy beaches tourist destination, its clear waters and various water activities.
Quiet town on the north coast of Morocco, Asilah is a quiet and beautiful destination on the Atlantic coast. Providing a refuge from the busy cities of Tangier and Tetouan, Asilah has deserted beaches and relaxing, and a clean atmosphere for relaxation. Its buildings are Mediterranean-style whitewashed with hints of blue on the walls and doors homes. The large number of houses decorated with paintings confirms the reputation of the island as a favorite spot for artists.
Very popular for its proximity to the French, the sun and the scenery it offers, Morocco regularly out of his hat a new destination. After Fez, Taroudant, Essaouira, here Assilah, a small town with false air of Greek city, not far from Tangier. Feet in the water, it offers from the ocean white facades encircled by ramparts, this citadel forgotten tourist routes. But it's enough to overcome the walls to see that it is alive and well.


Arab-Andalusian palace restored towers and facades pristine, majestic library, brand new, and a host of art galleries now serve as the backdrop for a contemporary art festival launched in 1978 by two local intellectuals. It attracts each year in July the biggest international artists. American painter Richard Dana, Japanese Mizue Sawano and others have left their indelible dye in the walls of the medina sublime frescoes. In their wake came novelists, poets, filmmakers ... and more curious bewitched by the unreal light.
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