4-day itinerary

Atlantic Coast Seafood Trail - Casablanca to Agadir

Morocco's Atlantic coast is a chain of fishing ports, each landing sardines, sea bream and prawns fresh each day. This trail follows the seafood south from Casablanca through El Jadida and Essaouira to Agadir, tasting the ocean at every stop.

City: Morocco
Length: 4 days
Style: Day-by-day eating plan

The plan, day by day

Follow it in order, morning to night — each day builds on the last.

Day 1 - Casablanca

1

Morning

An Art Deco cafe breakfast on Boulevard Mohammed V.
2

Late morning

The Marche Central for the day's Atlantic catch.
3

Lunch

Fish grilled on the spot at a market stall with bread and salad.
4

Evening

A Corniche seafood dinner overlooking the ocean.

Day 2 - El Jadida

1

Morning

Travel down the coast to El Jadida and its Portuguese ramparts.
2

Late morning

Visit the underground Portuguese Cistern.
3

Lunch

Grilled fish and prawns near the old fishing port.
4

Evening

A seafood tagine looking out over the Atlantic.

Day 3 - Essaouira

1

Morning

Continue to Essaouira and breakfast on msemen with amlou.
2

Late morning

Watch the blue boats land sardines and sea bream at the port.
3

Lunch

Pick your fish and have it grilled at the quayside stalls.
4

Evening

A saffron-scented fish tagine near the ramparts.

Day 4 - Agadir

1

Morning

Travel south to Agadir, Morocco's biggest fishing port.
2

Late morning

See the vast catch at the port and the fishing harbour.
3

Lunch

Grilled sardines and calamari at the harbour grill stalls.
4

Evening

A farewell seafood platter along the Agadir beachfront.

Practical tips

Sardines are the coast's staple and Morocco is the world's largest sardine exporter, so order them everywhere.
At buy-and-grill ports, agree the weight and price of your fish before it hits the grill.
Chermoula, the coriander-garlic-cumin marinade, is the classic Atlantic seafood seasoning.
Eat seafood earlier in the day when the catch is freshest, saving sunset for a relaxed platter.
To arrange a guided food walk with a local host, message WhatsApp wa.me/212701664704 or call +212 701 664 704.

Frequently asked questions

Which ports does this trail cover?

Casablanca, El Jadida, Essaouira and Agadir, four Atlantic fishing towns strung down the coast, each landing fresh sardines, sea bream, prawns and more.

What is the best seafood to try along the coast?

Grilled sardines above all, plus sea bream, sea bass, prawns, calamari and a chermoula fish tagine. El Jadida and Agadir also offer excellent port-side grills.

How do the buy-and-grill ports work?

You pick your fish from a fishmonger and pay by weight, then hand it to a grill stall who cook it for a small fee and serve it with bread and salad.

Make it happen

Turn the plan into a trip — find where to eat, book a hands-on experience, or join a guided food walk.

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