Larache is situated on Morocco's north Atlantic coast. The town is located 75 kilometers (47 miles) south of Tangier and 103 kilometers (64 miles) north of Rabat. The nearest airport is Tangier Ibn Battouta, 60 kilometers (37 miles) or a 1-hour drive. Larache is reachable by bus, car and cab but isn't accessible by train. A variety of bus companies connect Larache to destinations north and south. Both CTM and Supratours are comfortable, reliable and safe. (The safety record and comfort of other bus companies is worse than poor.) Larache is easily reached from the national autoroute, a well-marked, good toll road. Hiring a cab is not as decadent as it sounds. The cab fare from Tangier Airport to Larache is less than 300dh! Family Travel Tips: 1) Many European low cost airlines service Tangier. Royal Air Maroc flies to Tangier from Casablanca. Several major carriers connect Tangier with various destinations round the world. 2) The nearest train stations are in Asilah and Souk el-Arba. The website for the Moroccan railway is near impossible to access from abroad. Ask your hotel or guesthouse to email the needed the timetables. 3) The Larache bus station is located on Rue du Caire, south of the city center. Bus tickets can't be purchased outside of Morocco. It's best to reserve seats on long distance routes at least one day in advance. 4) Grand taxis - those traveling between cities - depart from a lot opposite the bus station. 5) There are several covered car parks in Larache and various parking areas with night watchman. Inquire with your accommodation. 6) Cab fares from Tangier Airport are posted inside the airport. And while rates are fixed, it's best to confirm the price before hopping in.

While you won't need a petit taxi or city bus to navigate the medina, they are a handy means for reaching Lixus, Larache's beaches and newer sections of the city. Buses 4 and 5 stop at Lixus; bus no. 4 services the beaches. An alternative way to reach the beach is to take a rowboat cross the estuary. Rowboats can be hired from the port. The journey is 5 minutes. Family travel tips: Buses 4 and 5 stop near the old fort. Not all buses are numbered; not all have destination signs. When in doubt, inquire. Petite taxis aren't metered; all rates are bargained. Expect to pay 5-10dh for cab trips within Larache.

Spring (April - May) and fall (September - October) are ideal for touring. Summer (June - August) is the best season for the beach. Winter (November - March) is cold and rainy. It's windy much of the year. It's warm enough to swim from May through September. Calendar of Events: A woodworkers market is held each Sunday.

Traveler's diarrhea and sunburn are the main health risks for travelers to Morocco's Atlantic Coast; faux guides are the biggest nuisance. Drink bottled water and eat cooked or peeled fruit and vegetables. Apply high factor sunscreen to all exposed areas, including nose, ears, and toes. Wear sunglasses as well as a hat. While there are fewer hustlers in Larache than other Moroccan cities, it is always best to be cautious.