The little town of Asilah, about 40 kilometers from Tangier on the northwest tip of Morocco’s Atlantic coast, was under the control of both Spain and Portugal. The town’s imposing ramparts, with surviving bastions and towers, now offer a setting for delightful seaside walks. The Portuguese fortifications enclose an old town of pretty white-and-blue-washed houses with a distinctive Mediterranean feel.
We stopped here briefly on our way to Tangier and wandered through the alleyways and did some shopping. Also walked a bit on the beach. It is worth spending an overnight here if you can squeeze it into your itinerary.
We then started towards Tangier to catch the sunset.