La Diouana Oualidia
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Getting to Oualidia
Oualidia is around 180 km equidistant from Marrakech, Casablanca and Essaouira. Most of our visitors fly to Marrakech or Casablanca. We can arrange a transfer for you - prices start at 1200 dirhams (£100) one way. The journey from Marrakech takes 3 hours and from Casablanca 2 hours. Visit easyjet and travelsupermarket for flights. Please note, check-in at La Diouana is at 16.30 and check-out is at 11.00.
Car hire?
A hire car will give you more flexibility, especially with very young or infirm guests. However, a car is not really necessary for a stay at La Diouana. The villa is central and most places are within walking distance. Local taxis are readily available for excursions. Should you opt for a rental car you will need to collect the vehicle in Casablanca or Marrakech as there are no car hire facilities in Oualidia.
Marrakech
If you have never been to Marrakech, a visit is a great way to start or end your trip to Morocco. A riad is a goodl option if you want to experience the bustle of the medina and enjoy traditional cooking. On the downside, riads can be noisy and rarely have swimming pools - a must in summer.
Marrakech's hotels are located far from the medina but offer more space and a swimming pool. For a family-friendly hotel in the new town of Guéliz try the Hotel Tichka or Hotel Es-Saadi. All riads and hotels can arrange transfers to or from the airport.
Holiday reading?
A Death in the Medina will give you a flavour of the city behind the tourist clichés.
The best time to visit Oualidia
Every month in Oualidia has its own attraction. All year round, days are warm (20-28 degrees) and nights are cool (14-18 degrees). July and August are the best months for swimming but the beaches can be busy. Migrating birds can be seen in Spring and Autumn.
The northern lagoon, May
The northern lagoon, October
The Atantic beach, August
Wild flowers carpet the hillsides from January to April. The rainy months are November and March but showers rarely last more than a couple of hours. At Christmas and New Year you can expect bright blue skies and cosy evenings by the fire.
The beach opposite the villa, June
The headland, November
The fishing harbour, September