12 Best Nightlife in The Southern Atlantic Coast, Morocco

Part of the Royal Atlas Hotel, Actor's attracts a young crowd with its playlist of Western dance, house, and R&B music, often with well-known Moroccan and Arab hits toward the end of the night. Shisha (a hookah water pipe) is also available.

Part of the Atlantic Palace Hotel, Casino Atlantic is the long player of the bunch, with 16 gaming tables offering blackjack, roulette, poker, and 200 slot machines going all afternoon, night, and early morning.

This casino is part of Les Jardins d'Agadir Club Hotel and has blackjack, poker, roulette, and slot machines.

This long-standing favorite offers poker, blackjack, slot-machines, and great sea views.

At what is by far the most appealing of Essaouira’s nightclubs, every night has a band playing an eclectic set of covers of popular Western tunes, as well as Moroccan and West African favorites. The drinks aren’t cheap, but the atmosphere and dancing are lively and the place pulls in a range of tourists, locals, and expats of varying ages.

At the younger end of the scene, Loubou’s is loud and smoky with a DJ pumping out dance music while customers suck on water pipes in chairs around the dance floor. Admission is typically free unless a guest DJ has been flown in for the night.

Live music and a cool, local atmosphere are the draws of this bar and restaurant near the beach. The crowd is mostly local thirty- and fortysomething local professionals. The live music is a house band that does English-language covers and some local English-language and contemporary Amazigh music as well. The vibe is that of a feel-good community. 

A long-standing favorite is Papagayo, attached to the Riu Tikida Beach resort, which attracts international DJs pumping out fairly mainstream tunes.

The chicest and best nightclub is without doubt So, which charges a hefty admission price for nonguests of the Sofitel. Located on two levels, there's live music every night, a chic restaurant,and three bars, including exclusive champagne and vodka bars. It's so trendy you could scream, or simply dance the night—and morning—away.

Modeled after its successful older sibling in Agadir, the So Lounge at the Sofitel in Diabat is the height of sophistication. A cocktail bar and restaurant overlooks the main bar, stage, and dance area; live music is played every night except Monday. Admission is free, but it's recommended that diners book a table.

Known for spectacular sunset views and for being one of the coolest party spots among expats, this bar and restaurant offers creative cocktails, tasty tapas, and live music. 

Those looking for postdinner, preclub drinks with a touch of East African colonial elegance should stop by Zanzibar at the Riu Tikida Beach Resort.