Plage des Contrebandiers

El Harhoura

Plage des Contrebandiers

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#10 out of 15
in Rabat-Salé-Kenitra

About

Plage des Contrebandiers is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 10th place out of 15 beaches in the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region 16.3 km away from its center, the city of Rabat. It is one of the beaches of Harhoura settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Plage des Contrebandiers coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage d'Arc, which has a rating of 7.1.

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Historical

+20 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

Harhoura, Rabat-Salé-Kenitra,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Poor

2.5/10

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Plage des Contrebandiers is located in Rabat-Salé-Kenitra within Harhoura, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"The pristine shoreline is a sight to behold, with its crystal-clear waters and immaculate sand. I highly suggest planning your visit on a weekday, as the weekends tend to draw a large crowd. Nonetheless, the beach remains a serene haven, perfect for soaking up the sun and taking a refreshing dip in the sea."

Nicolette Delacroix

"This shoreline boasts a team of vigilant lifeguards and welcoming locals, making it a delightful destination for a day in the sun. However, it may be wise to implement measures to ensure visitors maintain a safe distance from one another. Additionally, those who bring their own beach equipment, particularly young men with only a towel in hand, may benefit from clearer guidel..."

Linas Kazlauskas

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1.7km from the beach

7.5

Very good

Residence Assafae Harhoura

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Harhoura

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740m from center

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3.3km from the beach

1.3

Bad

bungalow de charme

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Located at nearest locality

Harhoura

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4.3km from center

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3.4km from the beach

Bad

Temara

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Harhoura

•

4km from center

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5.2km from the beach

Appartement rabat

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Temara

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5.9km from center

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Magnifique villa de luxe front de mer, pieds dans l'eau et piscine

6.3km from the beach

Very good

Magnifique villa de luxe front de mer, pieds dans l'eau et piscine

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Harhoura

•

5.3km from center

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6.4km from the beach

2 bedrooms appartement with city view balcony and wifi at Temara 5 km away from the beach

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Temara

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7.2km from center

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7.1km from the beach

Bad

Jouhara

Entire House

Skhirat

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6.1km from center

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7.2km from the beach

Propriete Etoile De Mer

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Harhoura

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6.2km from center

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9km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Appartements Argane Hay Riad

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Located at nearest locality

Harhoura

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9.9km from center

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10.7km from the beach

Appartement Residence Skhirat beach 2

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Skhirat

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9.7km from center

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10.7km from the beach

Excellent

Appartement neuf haut standing vue mer

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Skhirat

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9.7km from center

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11.2km from the beach

One bedroom appartement at Rabat

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Touarga

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12.3km from center

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

RBA• 24.3km
Dépôt de Bus• 10.1km
Temara• 3.2km

Localities

Harhoura• 1.1km
Rabat• 16.3km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Plage des Contrebandiers?

The coastline of Plage des Contrebandiers is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage des Contrebandiers?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage des Contrebandiers, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plage des Contrebandiers good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Plage des Contrebandiers is partially protected from waves.

Is the Plage des Contrebandiers good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage des Contrebandiers secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage des Contrebandiers?

The bar is located right on the Plage des Contrebandiers.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage des Contrebandiers?

There are 227 places to stay in the Plage des Contrebandiers area.

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How far is the Plage des Contrebandiers from parking?

The Plage des Contrebandiers has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage des Contrebandiers?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage des Contrebandiers is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage des Contrebandiers (Rabat-Sale-Kenitra) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage des Contrebandiers (Rabat-Sale-Kenitra) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.