Morocco has 3,500 km of coastline — Atlantic (west) and Mediterranean (north). Atlantic water is COLDER (16-22°C due to Canary Cold Current), Mediterranean warmer (18-25°C). 8 beaches + specialty of each below. **Atlantic (west)** **1. Essaouira** — most famous, UNESCO medina + 8 km sand + 300 days wind/year → kite/windsurf mecca. Not for classic sunbathing (wind, cold water). Best Jun-Sep. **2. Agadir** — modern resort city, 10 km sand, warmer than Essaouira (no Alizés), year-round season. Family, all-inclusive hotels. Lacks medina character. **3. Taghazout** — 20 min from Agadir, surf village, 10 breaks (Anchor Point, Killer Point). Main season Oct-Mar (big waves), summer for beginners. Nomad vibe. **4. Sidi Ifni** — further south, former Spanish enclave, less touristy climate, sand + cliffs. **5. Legzira (Sidi Ifni)** — famous stone arches (one collapsed 2016, one remains). Photo mecca at sunset. **Mediterranean (north)** **6. Al Hoceima** — national park + coves, warm water 25°C in summer. Fewer tourists, authentic. **7. Cabo Negro (near Tétouan)** — Spanish-Moroccan vibe, quiet beaches, resort. **8. Cala Iris** — wild coves near Al Hoceima, 4WD access, for adventure. **Practical** • **Women alone**: bikini OK in Agadir/Taghazout (touristy), more modest in Essaouira/Al Hoceima • **Lifeguards**: only summer (Jun-Sep) and only main beaches • **Atlantic currents**: strong, watch drift • **Rental**: umbrella 30 MAD/day, chair 40 MAD, kite/surf lesson 400-600 MAD/2h • **Kite/surf shops**: ION Club (Essaouira), Explora Watersports (Essaouira), Paradis Plage (Taghazout)