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Campsites in Morocco: The Ultimate Guide + 20 Campsites We Recommend.

Sarah Steiner

Let me guess; you have been driving around Europe or looking into vanlife in Europe for the summer but suddenly realise the winter months (and those trusty Schengen deadlines) are approaching? If you’ve considered Morocco with your motorhome the chances are your next question is about the campsites in Morocco and what they are like…

After more than six months of traveling in Morocco by motorhome it’s safe to say we love Morocco! It is a haven for van life, motorhomes, campervans and just generally a fantastic experience of overland and travel all around.

We have compiled a list of more than 20 campsites in Morocco we recommend.

These are places we found to be a good stop for one, two or multiple days that have us already planning how and when we can return to Morocco and do it all over again!

A little bit about Morocco; just quickly

Our travel route through Morocco

Almost every traveller arriving in Morocco by motorhome travels by ferry from mainland Europe and arrives to one of the main ports in Morocco’s northern and Mediterranean coast. 

We arrived to Tangier Med with our motorhome and have spent two months driving from Tangier Med all the way south to the last town of Dakhla.  (That’s a lot of campsites in Morocco we’ve tried and tested!).  

Here is the route we took through each region starting from the ferry port in Tangier Med all the south to Dakhla.

Types of camping and campsites in Morocco 

A huge question on the mind of many travellers coming to Morocco with a van or motorhome is with regards to freedom camping, wild camping and the options of campsites in Morocco.  

Wild camping is tolerated in Morocco although it is always advisable to do so without trespassing and away from the main cities and towns. 

However, the main overnight parking for motorhomes in Morocco consists of two types:

In this blog we are going to tell you about 20 park-ups and campsites in Morocco that we recommend. 

Finding guarded parking and campsites in Morocco 

For more information about parking and campsites in Morocco there are two apps to download and one Facebook forum to join before your trip to Morocco. These will help a lot with destination choices and answer any other questions you have about finding campsites for your motorhome in Morocco.

Mohammedia campsite in Morocco.
Typical Moroccan mint tea; beachfront in Mohammedia by one of our favourite campsites.

WHERE WE STAYED – 20 CAMPSITES IN MOROCCO WE RECOMMEND 

The following is a list of 20 campsites in Morocco and guarded parking spots we have stayed in and can recommend for your road trip in coastal Morocco. 

Bon voyages en Maroc!

Tanger – Tetouan – Al Hoceima Region – Campsites in Morocco

ASILAH: Camping Echrigui

About: Muddy grounds when we arrived in December and run-down facilities.  But location is great with a 10 minute walk to the medina and across the road from the beach. Mini-market just outside the gate. 

The small convenience store outside Camping Echrigui.

Rabat – Sale – Kenitra Region – Campsites in Morocco

RABAT: Parking Rue Marassa

About: Single toilet but clean to use.  Safe, guarded car park only 100metres from the entrance to medina and nearby restaurants. (We recommend Dar Naji). Vehicle washing service on site. 

MOHAMMEDIA: Camping Ocean Bleu

About: Great location right on the beach with a restaurant out the front that can deliver tagine to your motorhome (order a few hours earlier). Very friendly family owned and run campsite. One of our favourite campsites in all of Morocco. 

Allocated parking spaces at Ocean Bleu, Mohammedia.
The very clean toilet and shower block at Ocean Bleu.

Casablanca – Settat Region – Campsites in Morocco

CASABLANCA: Unnamed Road; Hassan II Mosque

About: Basic guarded parking but friendly guardians and a safe spot to stay overnight and visit Hassan II Mosque, the beautiful corniche  and the medina.  

Guarded parking outside Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca.
EL JADIDA: Beachfront Parking

About: Guarded beachfront parking on the corniche. Great atmosphere every evening when the corniche and beach fills with locals and simple street food and coffee carts.  Short walk to town.

Beachfront guarded parking in El Jadida (be sure to try escargot!).
OUALIDIA: Laguna Park 

About: Campsite up on the hill overlooking Oualidia (literally overlooking the motorhome carpark below). Expensive by Moroccan standards but has a washing machine (one).

The sunny Laguna Park campsite in Oualidia.
OUALIDIA: Camping Car de Oualidia

About: Large carpark reserved for motorhomes and camping cars and guarded day and night. Possibility to get fresh water (up to 20L per day) and empty cassette though not on offer.  Ask the guardian. 

Marrakesh – Tensift – Al Haouz Region

MARRAKECH: Parking Et Lavage La Koutoubia

About: Such a handy location to visit the medina of Marrakech! This is a guarded parking lot with 24hr parking. Be careful driving into the city during rush hour. But a great location (just near Koutoubia Mosque) to really explore the medina.

Guarded parking just outside Marrakech Medina.
SOUIRA KEDIMA: Souira Guedima Parking

About: Great cheap parking spot for the night south of Safi (we couldn’t find a parking spot in Safi).  Souira is a small village with large corniche and waterfront area. Parking just back from the beach for 30Dh per night. Guardian will come around late afternoon.

Possibility to use basic public toilets and empty cassette directly into sewer if needed. Grey water drain at end of road.

Great restaurant (Ranch Bleu) with good pizza, clean toilets and wifi only 300m walk from the park-up. (We stayed two nights!).

Meeting fishermen at the port in Souira Kedima.
ESSAOUIRA: Camping Oliviers in Ounagha

About: Friendly and local, family-run campsite 15km from Essaouira.  Very clean toilets and hot showers. (The whole campsite was very tidy). Washing machine for 40Dh.

The campsite is located in the small village of Ounagha and it’s easy to leave your campervan and take the bus or shared taxi to Essaouira for the day for only 10Dh per person. 

The very clean toilet block at Camping d’Olivier near Essaouira.

Marrakesh – Tensift – Al Haouz Region – Campsites in Morocco

ESSAOUIRA: Parking Bab Marrakech

About: Large guarded carpark just outside the gate to the Medina. Handy for a daytime visit to Essaouira.

SIDI KAOUKI: Paradis Aicha Sidi Kaouki

About: ‘Paradise’ is rather euphemistic for the campsite but we stayed three nights.  

Facilities are basic but the charge is only 30Dh per night and there is water to refill your motorhome and place to empty your cassette.  

The beach is directly across the road and there are some great small cafes and mini-markets in the little village of Sidi Kaouki.

Paradise parking opposite the beach in Sidi Kaouki?

Agadir – Ida Ou Tanane Campsites in Morocco

IMSOUANE: Gratuit Parking Imsouane

About: Amazing free park up in Imsouane. (Almost want to keep this one a secret!). Right above the beautiful beach with plenty of space for at least 50 campers.

Short walk (100m) to public toilets and showers (5Dh toilet; 10Dh shower). Possibility to empty cassette (10Dh) and refill water by jerry can (you can drive down with a smaller van. Talk to the attendants at the public toilets).

Look out for the friendly parking warden in his high-vis vest.  He will guide you to a parking spot and although doesn’t officially charge you everyone gives him a one-off payment and he will take good care of your vehicle and won’t ask for more. We stayed six nights on our first visit!

*Update 2024: Even after the demolition (February 2024) in Imsouane this parking spot is still available. It does not show on Park4Night however we can confirm it is possible to park for the night in Imsouane.

Time for chores on the schooling agenda in Imsouane.

Souss – Massa Campsites in Morocco

TAGAZHOUT: Camping Terre d’Ocean  

About: Washing machine (50Dh), convenience store plus restaurant (serves wine/beer) onsite.  

Not much space left to park as many (retirees) motorhomes spend months parked here. Unfriendly welcome (don’t even think about asking just to fill and pay for water without staying). 

Motorhome services at Terre d’Ocean near Tagazhout.

Guelmin – Oued Noun Campsites in Morocco

SIDI IFNI: Camping Sidi Ifni

About: Great location in Sidi Ifni (15 minute walk uphill to centre of town) near beach.  Friendly small campsite with possibility to park just outside the entrance for 60Dh per night without services.  Licensed restaurant next door.

TANTAN: Camping Atlantique Tantan

About: Large campsite near the beach in Tantan.  Plenty of room (although a lot of space taken up by longtermers).  

A good stopover with facilities to empty and refill motorhome services.  (Wouldn’t otherwise recommend as a destination choice). 

Laayoune – Sakia – El Hamra (Western Sahara) Campsites in Morocco

LAAYOUNE: Cornice Parking

About: Semi-sheltered parking lot at the far end of corniche near Reemaronni café and the Governor’s house.

Friendly guard doesn’t speak French or English but will show you where to empty cassette and fill water if you need. 

The friendly guard welcoming the new arrivals near Laayoune.
LAAYOUNE: Parking Lot

About: Large open carpark with no motorhome specific facilities.

Free parking at a large carpark near Laayoune.
BOUJDOUR: Camping Sahara Line de Boujdour

About: Friendly welcome to Camping Sahara (don’t be put off by the old vehicles near entrance) which is a great halfway stop between Laayoune and Dakhla.  

Safe and sheltered place to park with very clean bathrooms and shower plus great space to wash and hang-dry laundry. 

Refilling at the friendly campsite all the way south in Boujdour.

Dakhla – Oued Ed-Dahab (Western Sahara) Campsites in Morocco

DAKHLA: Las Vegas Western Sahara  

About: Ok, although I have written that there are no facilities; there is in fact the option to fill water for your motorhome at this parking spot.  But (a very large BUT) the water is incredibly sulphuric and smells disgusting.  

As far as campsites in Morocco and ones we recommend; this overnight parking spot in Dakhla is the one we would be the last to recommend.  

European motorhomes are set up to stay long-term with fences built around their vehicles (I kid you not) and a waste point up in the sand dunes where they empty the cassette.  

We parked one night just to sleep without using any ‘facilities’ and can only recommend this campsite in Morocco as a safe place to park before crossing the border to Mauritania and beyond.

Finding a safe place to park your motorhome in Morocco 

So there you have it! There are many great campsites in Morocco that are perfect for motorhomes, vans or whatever kind of traveling vehicle you arrive in!  

We know that when we leave Morocco we will really miss the friendly concept of guarded parking and the possibilities to explore local and older areas of each city that this type of park offers.  

But there are also many fantastic paid campsites in Morocco that are very reasonably priced and more than anything are friendly and welcoming and will make your motorhome adventures in Morocco something to remember forever! 

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