Oualidia, known as the oyster capital of Morocco, is an idyllic fishing village on the Atlantic Coast that’s often overlooked by tourists who flock to the country’s more well-known seaside destinations like Agadir and Essaouira. But Oualidia is a treasure in its own right; a laid-back paradise that maintains a perpetual breeze and balmy temperatures year-round.
Morocco’s late King Mohammed V loved it so much that he built a summer palace in Oualidia back in the 1940s. The palace has long since been abandoned, but the North African nation’s royalty still visits the postcard-worthy town to this day, as do plenty of locals who covet shellfish, surfing, and uncrowded beaches.
