In this article, we will discover Larache, the city is located near Asilah ( a must-visit city ), this small city is located on the Moroccan coast, where the Loukkos River meets the Atlantic Ocean, the frequent colors of the city are white, and blue, especially the Old Town which does match with the colors of the sky and the sea exquisitely, Larache is influenced by Portuguese and mainly Spanish culture, where we can see it in its architecture.
Larahe is a small city but there are quite things you can do when you visit.
Here are the Things to do In Larache:
– Visit Lixus Archaeological Site ( ancient city ) (8th-7th century BC), one of the oldest Mediterranean cities.
– Take a nice promenade in the streets of the Old Medina, and lose yourself between its narrow alleys and lively colors.
– Go walking by the sea ( la corniche ), you can start from Balcon Atlantico and finish at the Port of the city, where you can find a variety of seafood, you can buy some and make the shops nearby roast it for you at affordable price.
– Enjoy your café in one of the coffee shops around Plaza de España, now called Place of Liberation.
– Go to ( la playa ) the beach, situated on the other side of the city surrounded by a large forest.
- – Visit The Stork Castle is a fortress dating back to 1578, also called “al Fath”. It was built by Portuguese prisoners detained after the Battle of the Three Kings, following the orders of Moulay Ahmad al Mansour Ed Dahabi. The castle overlooks the Loukkos valley and the whole city.
– Visit Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church founded by Spanish architects Rafael Bergamín and Luis Blanco Soler, later modified by José Larrucea, and enjoy its architecture, It opens its doors every Sunday for people to pray.
Where to eat in Larache
There are plenty of places where you can eat in Larache, and the best thing you have is fresh seafood, especially roasted, you can have it in some grills in front of the Port of the city.
The Famous Youtuber Bohemian Kitchen has already done a food tour in Larache, you can watch it from here.
You can Visit the whole city in one day because it is small, so enjoy your time!
Happy travels