Stays in Skhirat
Skhirat is a low-key Atlantic beach town on the coastal road between Rabat and Casablanca, built around the long sandy stretch of Skhirat Plage. It draws weekenders from both capitals for its beach clubs, golf courses and a handful of resort-style hotels rather than a historic old town.
Skhirat sits on Morocco's Atlantic coast, twenty minutes from Rabat to the north and roughly an hour from Casablanca to the south, which makes staying here less about sightseeing and more about the beach itself. Skhirat Plage is the reference point: a long sandy shoreline lined with beach clubs, private villas and a small cluster of resort hotels, quieter than either neighbouring city on weekdays and busier with day trippers on summer weekends. Where to stay depends on the trip. Travellers chasing a pool, a spa and direct beach access gravitate toward the resort hotels along Skhirat Plage, while golfers use the town as a base for the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam nearby. Summer weekends fill fastest, so booking ahead matters.
Skhirat in numbers
What to expect
- Skhirat Plage: the town's main beach and hotel strip
- Twenty minutes from Rabat, about an hour from Casablanca
- Royal Golf Dar Es Salam within a short drive
- Resort hotels with pools, spas and private beach access
- Quiet on weekdays, busy with day trippers on summer weekends
Local tips
- ✓Book a room facing the ocean if the beach is the main draw, garden-side rooms cost less for a reason.
- ✓Drive rather than rely on public transport, the coastal road to Rabat and Casablanca is the easiest connection.
- ✓Visit outside July and August weekends for a quieter beach and better rates.
- ✓Golfers should confirm tee times at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam before setting out from the hotel.
Where to stay
Frequently asked
Which area should I book for staying in Skhirat?
Skhirat Plage is the town's main beach and hotel district, home to the resort-style properties with pools and direct beach access. It sits right on the coastal road, about twenty minutes from Rabat.
What kind of accommodation is available in Skhirat?
Skhirat has a small number of resort-style beach hotels rather than riads or a historic medina, generally aimed at travellers wanting a pool, spa and ocean access close to Rabat and Casablanca.
When is the best time to visit Skhirat?
Spring and early summer bring warm weather without the crowded weekends of July and August, when day trippers from Rabat and Casablanca fill the beach clubs along Skhirat Plage.
Is Skhirat a good base for visiting Rabat and Casablanca?
Yes, Skhirat's coastal position puts Rabat about twenty minutes away and Casablanca roughly an hour, making it a workable beach base for day trips to either city.