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Larache
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The town is primarily known for the Roman ruins of Lixus on its outskirts and, secondarily, the Merja Zerga National Park, as well as the (future) seaside resort of Port Lixus nearby.
Overview of Larache
The city itself has only moderate tourist appeal but is primarily known for the Roman ruins of Lixus on its outskirts, as well as the Merja Zerga Reserve and the (future) seaside resort of Port Lixus nearby.
Key details
- Type de lieu: city.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation: on the coast between Tangier and Rabat.
- Distances: Asilah (45 km to the north), Rabat (170 km to the south), Tangier (90 km to the north), Tetouan (110 km to the northeast).
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 125,008 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie:
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: www.officetourismemaroc.com/Larache.html
History of Larache
What to see and do in Larache
- The city: Architecturally, Larache has retained some Spanish influence from decades of Spanish presence in this part of Morocco. The most lively spot is Liberation Square, an Arab-Andalusian-style plaza lined with cafés. Nearby are the souks and the medina, whose alleys lead down to the port. The city’s Spanish cemetery, at the end of the corniche, is where writer Jean Genet is buried.
Lixus
These Roman ruins, 2 or 3 kilometres from Larache across the river, represent the second ancient site in Morocco after Volubilis. The site itself includes, among other things, the remains of an acropolis, temples, and an amphitheatre.
These Roman ruins, 2 or 3 kilometres from Larache across the river, represent the second ancient site in Morocco after Volubilis. The site itself includes, among other things, the remains of an acropolis, temples, and an amphitheatre.
- Port Lixus: Port Lixus is one of those large seaside projects conceived a few years ago by the Moroccan government (the "Azur Plan") that have struggled to materialize in terms of funding and completion. In short, Port Lixus is a future seaside resort on the outskirts of Larache, planned to eventually include 12,000 beds, a marina, and a golf course (already built).
In the surrounding area
Asilah (45 km)
The tourist appeal of this seaside resort south of Tangier lies, beyond its beaches, in its stunning all-white medina. Moreover, the city has become increasingly popular in summer.
The tourist appeal of this seaside resort south of Tangier lies, beyond its beaches, in its stunning all-white medina. Moreover, the city has become increasingly popular in summer.
Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules (90 km)
Just a few kilometres from Tangier, Cape Spartel is a rocky promontory at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, towering over 300 metres above the sea. Below it, waves have carved out caves known as the Caves of Hercules.
Just a few kilometres from Tangier, Cape Spartel is a rocky promontory at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, towering over 300 metres above the sea. Below it, waves have carved out caves known as the Caves of Hercules.
Merja Zerga Reserve (45 km)
This spot, south of Larache, is a wintering area for many birds. As the park is by the sea, around a lagoon, boat trips are available.
This spot, south of Larache, is a wintering area for many birds. As the park is by the sea, around a lagoon, boat trips are available.
Tangier (90 km)
A city with a rich history stretching from the Phoenician era to its unique status as an international zone in the 1920s–1950s.
A city with a rich history stretching from the Phoenician era to its unique status as an international zone in the 1920s–1950s.
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Asilah
★★ The tourist appeal of this seaside resort south of Tangier lies, beyond its beaches, in its stunning all-white medina. Moreover, the city…
Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules
★★ Just a few kilometres from Tangier, Cape Spartel is a rocky promontory at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, towering over 300 metres…
Tangier
★★ A city with a rich history stretching from the Phoenician era to its unique status as an international zone in the 1920s–1950s.
Lixus
★ These Roman ruins, 2 or 3 kilometres from Larache across the river, represent the second ancient site in Morocco after Volubilis. The site…
Merja Zerga Reserve
★ This spot, south of Larache, is a wintering area for many birds. As the park is by the sea, around a lagoon, boat trips are available.