Things to do in Asilah
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Raissouli's Palace
This building in Asilah still stands as a testament to the sumptuous life that scoundrel Moulay Ahmed ben Mohammed er-Raissouli (or Raisuni) led at the height of his power. He was a feared bandit, kidnapper and general troublemaker who went from petty crime to murder. The Spaniards eventually forced Er-Raissouli to flee Asilah after WWI, but he continued to wreak havoc in the Rif hinterland until 1925, when the Rif rebel Abd al-Krim arrested him and accused him of being too closely linked with the Spanish.
The building includes a main reception room with a glass-fronted terrace overlooking the sea, from where Er-Raissouli forced convicted murderers to jump to their deaths…
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Restaurante Oceano Casa Pepe
Black-tied waiters lure in the punters from the street at this slightly more formal dining option, where fresh seafood tops the bill. Spanish wine, low lighting and soft music make it a more refined atmosphere but the food is arguably the same as elsewhere in town.
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Paradise Beach
For peace and quiet head to this glorious beach, a gorgeous, pristine spot that really does live up to its name. It's a pleasant walk along the coast or, alternatively, you could hop on one of the horse-drawn carriages that ply this route in summer.
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Main Beach
This beach is flanked by campgrounds and hotels and stretches north from town. It's a wide sweep of golden sand and, although pleasant in low season, the crowds and noise from the nearby road make it less appealing in summer.
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Restaurant de la Place
Friendly, less formal and more varied than its neighbours, this restaurant offers a choice of traditional Moroccan dishes as well as the ubiquitous seafood. For the best of both worlds go for the delicious fish tajine.
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Al-Madina
The main attraction of this simple little café in the medina is its sunny seating area in the square in front of El-Kamra Tower. It's a great place to sip a coffee or have a snack from the simple, Moroccan menu.
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Restaurant Yali
Although there's little to choose between them, this is one of the most popular of the string of restaurants along the medina walls. It serves up a good selection of fish, seafood and traditional Moroccan staples.
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La Symphonie des Douceurs II
The best place for breakfast or an afternoon sugar fix is this French-style patisserie, where you can devour pastries and ice cream in very civilised surroundings. It's popular with tourists and young couples.
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Casa García
Spanish-style fish dishes are the speciality at this small restaurant opposite the beach. Go for succulent grilled fish fresh from the port or a more adventurous menu of octopus, eels, shrimp and barnacles.
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Café Tanger
If the nearby Symphonie restaurant is too chichi for you, head for this café north of the square where the predominantly male clientele sip coffee, suck their teeth and watch over the world.
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Hôtel Ouad el-Makhazine
Because Asilah has little in the way of drinking haunts, this may be your best chance if you wish to imbibe.
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El-Kamra Tower
This is a renovated Portuguese fortification just near the cultural centre.
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Bain Maure
The best place for a good scrub is this hammam close to the police station.
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