Oued Alian Beach

• 📏 Large beach
• 🌊 Weak currents
• 🛡️ Lifeguards June — Sept
• 🍽️ Seasonal kiosks and restaurants
• 🚿 Showers and toilets
• 🚌 I3 and I12

📍 Location

Oued Alian Beach lies on the coast road between Tangier and Ksar Sghir, west of Ksar Sghir, about 15 km away, between Ksar Sghir Beach and the Sidi Kankouch beaches. It belongs to the municipality of Ksar Sghir, Fahs-Anjra province.

Next to the beach is the centre of Oued Alian, with restaurants and shops you can reach at any time of day. From the sand you look out over the Strait and the constant flow of ships between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.

🏖️ The beach and the water

Oued Alian’s big advantage is its size: a fairly large, wide sandy beach that takes plenty of people without ever feeling cramped, even on summer weekends. That makes it a good choice for families looking for room for the kids, for a game of football on the sand and for long walks by the sea.

The sand is fine and the currents are weak, so swimming is comfortable inside the lifeguarded zone.

🌬️ Levante and Poniente

As elsewhere in the area, waves stay normal with the Levante and get a little bigger with the Poniente, which is when to pay more attention, especially with children. In summer the waves are usually very good for swimming. Check Sea today before you go: wind direction, wave height and a swimming outlook.

🛡️ Summer facilities

📸 Views and photos

The long stretch of sand gives Oued Alian an open view of the Strait, with ships passing all day. The best photos come early in the morning, when the beach is empty, and late in the day, when the light softens and shadows stretch across the sand.

👍 Who is it for?

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  Big families: plenty of space to settle in comfortably and play with the kids.
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  Beach-game lovers: the wide sand suits football and beach volleyball.
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  Walkers: a long stretch of sand, especially early morning and late afternoon.
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  Fans of a natural feel: a roomy beach with a simple atmosphere, away from busy city beaches.

👨‍👩‍👧 For families

Wide sand, weak currents and summer lifeguards make Oued Alian a good family beach. For a smooth day:

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  Go in the morning: gentler sun and easier parking.
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  Agree on a meeting point with the children, such as the lifeguard post: the beach is big and little ones can easily get lost.
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  Stay close to the kids in the water, especially on Poniente days.

🚗 Getting there

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  By bus from Tangier: lines I3 and I12 from the train station run along the coast road past Oued Alian.
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  From Ksar Sghir (15 km): on national road 16 towards Tangier.
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  From Tangier: along the coast road towards Ksar Sghir, after the Sidi Kankouch beaches.

📅 When to go

The busiest days are August weekends, but the size of the beach makes crowds feel lighter than on smaller beaches. June, September and weekdays are the quietest.

🗓️ A suggested day

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  Morning: a walk on the sand, then a swim in calm water.
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  Late morning: a ball game with the kids on the wide sand.
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  Lunch: at the seasonal kiosks or in the centre of Oued Alian.
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  Late afternoon: on to Ksar Sghir Beach and the Marinid fortress, or to Sidi Kankouch towards Tangier.

🎒 What to bring

• Water, sunscreen and hats for the children.
• A ball or beach games, there is room for them.
• A towel and a change of clothes.
• Small change for parking and the kiosks.

⚠️ Safety

❓ FAQ

🌊 Nearby beaches

• Sidi Kankouch 1: towards Tangier, free parasols and an activity platform.
• Zrara: close by on the same road.
• Ksar Sghir Beach: the area’s main beach.