When is Oued Laou at its best?

May-June and September, when it is warm enough to swim but quiet. August is busy with Moroccan families; winter the village is sleepy but the coast is dramatic.

Can I continue inland to Chefchaouen?

Yes. The P-4105 road up the Laou valley from Oued Laou to Chefchaouen is spectacular — about 1h30 of tight mountain driving through Jbala villages. Pair the two as a scenic loop.

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Oued Laou

RIF COAST VILLAGE

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Oued Laou — Tetouan

RIF COAST VILLAGE

Oued Laou sits where the Laou river meets the Mediterranean, 45 km south of Tétouan along the scenic Rif coastal road. It is a quiet fishing village that fills up with Moroccan families in summer and stays peaceful the rest of the year. The beach is long and wild, the river valley inland leads to Chefchaouen via a spectacular drive, and a handful of simple seafood restaurants line the seafront. For visitors who want an unpolished stretch of Moroccan Mediterranean, Oued Laou is the pick.

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FAQs

Yes, and it is one of the most beautiful roads in northern Morocco — cliffs on one side, Mediterranean on the other. It is narrow and winding in places, so drive slowly, expect livestock, and avoid night driving. Budget 70 minutes from Tétouan.