Said’s beach coffee-restaurant
(Open from June to September)

During the Summer months of June, July, August and September, at Ramilez-Las Palomas beach (about 4 km of Asilah) the beach coffee-restaurant “The Atlantic Pearl”, managed by Said, welcomes our guests and visits offering delicious meals cooked with local and hand selected ingredients: tagines, meat, vegetables, fruits and very fresh fish.

This natural space nicely arranged, with deckchairs and parasols (previous reservation), is a guaranty to spend a relaxing day at the beautiful Paradise beach..

You can reach Ramilez-Las Palomas, the “Paradise” beach, walking, by car, taxi or by a more native transport. At Dar Manara, Said will advise you about the best way.

Excursions with our taxi driver Nº 29

If you are staying some days at Dar Manara or you are interested in visiting the surroundings , here are some suggestions with our driver
Arabi-Mohamed:

- Larache:Half-day excursion. 40 km. 40 €.
- Ksar El Kibir:Half day excursion. 80 km. 70 €.
- Molay Boussalham: One day trip. 100 km. 70 €.
- Tetuán:One day trip: 100 km. 80 €.
- Had El Gaharabia:Short tour to visit the Sunday market: 20 Km. 20€
- Xef Chauen: One day trip, returning by Tetuan if you are interested. 160 km roundtrip 90 €.
- Visit to the historic places between Asilah and Tangier: Caves of Hercules, Cape Espartel, Tangier. 60€
- Rabat: 300km. 125€

Art and culture activities

In August the famous Culture Festival takes place. The most representative and original event is the wall painting of the houses in the Medina. All the years artists from all over the world meet here.

During August take place concerts, conferences and other culture and art related events at the Palais du Rencontre in the centre of the Medina. Asilah is a nest of artists, painters and writers in the guest of peace and serenity, the colours and light to produce their work.

During all the year, Sadik, master of Arabic Calligraphy, gives classes with wisdom and knowledge of this simple art but at the same time a way to ourselves, to meditate about the forms and the gesture.





Our friend and artist Hakim Gahilan offers also the possibility of teaching the art of engraving .

Asilah is a meeting point of cultures, a place to enjoy time and discover ourselves in ways it is not possible in our everyday busy life.

Local markets

Local markets take place every day of the week at nearby towns from Asilah, except on Fridays, the resting day for the Muslims. To visit them is an interesting experience to see the local culture and rural life, as well as a way to see the local products of the area. Among the most interesting and closest are:



Monday: TNIN SIDI ALYAMANI
Tuesday: TELATA RISANA
Wednesday: LARBAE AYCHA
Thursday: ASILAH-y BNI AROUS
Saturday:BNI- GARFET
Sunday: HAD GARBIA

The price to reach the places varies according to the distance, which is between 15 and 50 km from Asilah. Our taxi driver Arabi Mohamed will give you a reasonable price.