Camping Wassay Beach

Thrill-seekers can simply step down to the beach, where there are facilities for surfing, kitesurfing and paddleboarding in the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the best of the Massa region on quad bike or four-wheel drive tours into the Sahara and race over sand dunes, or see the landscapes from a different vantage point with a balloon ride over the desert (35 minutes’ drive), especially dramatic at sunset. Head to the biodiverse Souss-Massa National Park (an hour) to (possibly) spot the rare bald ibis or see flamingoes stalking the wetlands; you may catch sight of oryx – endangered antelopes with magnificent and lengthy horns – and gazelles too. If you’re looking for unusual souvenirs of your sojourn in Souss-Massa, it’s best to browse the local markets – you’ll turn up spices, textiles, embroidered slippers and brightly painted ceramics in the traditional Sidi Ouassay souk, about five minutes’ walk away. Alternatively visit a Berber village in the national park to experience the regional culture and buy your reminder of Morocco straight from local artisans.