There are nicknames that say it all. And the one that Tamuda Bay (sometimes also written as Tamouda Bay) already receives is a good example of this: the Moroccan Costa del Sol. In this post, we tell you where it is and why one of the trendiest areas in the whole country, especially among lovers of sun and beach tourism, receives this nickname.
Where Tamuda Bay is Located
The bay of Tamuda corresponds to a wide strip of Mediterranean coast, which runs approximately from Ceuta in the north to Rincon (M’diq in Arabic) in the south. The central point of this bay is Marina Smir, one of the most modern and largest in the entire country. Another important urban center in the area is Castillejos (Fnideq in Arabic and other languages).
But the reference city for Tamuda Bay is Tetouan. And not only because of its name (Tamuda is the name that the ancient Romans gave to the settlement that preceded the current Tetouan): it is also because it is very close to here, just 23 km from the aforementioned Marina Smir. It is the second largest city in northern Morocco and also the one with the strongest links to Spain, having been the capital of the Protectorate until 1956.
To get directly here, the main airport is Tangier, located about 90 km away, a similar distance (85 km) to that separating Tamuda Bay from the city’s urban port. However, the best option to arrive by ferry is Tangier Med, just over 40 km to the north.
Tamuda Bay is already operating at full capacity, as in recent years it has experienced a significant boost from Moroccan administrations and foreign investors, although they ran into the Covid-19 crisis just when they intended to make this destination known on a large scale. In any case, the regular presence of King Mohammed VI is a clear indication of the level of quality and activity that the area already has.
What’s in Tamuda Bay
Tamuda Bay has the essential elements for any sun and beach destination: wide sandy beaches, several kilometers long, clean waters and a pleasant climate, in this case Mediterranean, like the aforementioned Spanish Costa del Sol but with a few degrees higher on average, due to its more southern location.
This has favored the establishment of numerous resorts, with all the associated services and activities, both inside and outside their facilities: large hotels with bathing areas and solariums, villa-type accommodations with individual or collective pools, water parks with slides for the enjoyment of the whole family, leisure or sports water activities on the beach, restaurants with Moroccan and international dishes, etc.
And of course, in the surroundings there are destinations of great interest and beauty, within a radius of 100 km, among which are Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen or Ceuta.
Examples of Resorts in Tamuda Bay
The list of resorts present in Tamuda Bay is very extensive, and includes hotels and tourist complexes managed by major international chains, from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. And this decisive commitment to this destination is a clear indication of the relevant positioning that Tamuda Bay is acquiring among tourists from all over the world.
Among the many resorts that can be highlighted are the Banyan Tree, the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, the Sofitel Tamuda Bay Beach and Spa or The Ritz Carlton Tamuda Bay. Just reading their names gives a good account of the level of luxury and exclusivity that the area has achieved.
