At low tide, visitors and heritage tourism enthusiasts can enter the monument and explore its interior.
In this context, Salem Matoug, president of the Regional Association of Tourist Guides, said the historic fortress represents a living memory of the region dating back to before its return to the Moroccan fold. He welcomed official initiatives aimed at restoring and rehabilitating the site to enhance the city’s cultural profile and tourism appeal.
The “Dar Al Bahr,” or “Kassamar,” landmark off the coast of Tarfaya. . Le360
The tourism professional believes the ongoing rehabilitation projects will provide a major boost to economic activity in the quiet Atlantic city, which has been attracting growing numbers of Moroccan and foreign tourists. He also pointed to the region’s stability and security, as well as improvements in its infrastructure and services.
Speaking from inside the structure, civil society activist Nema Maa El Ainine said that a site visit by Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and French Culture Minister Rachida Dati in February 2025, in the context of France’s position supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, marked a turning point in advancing plans for the monument’s comprehensive restoration.
Local stakeholders expect the protection and enhancement plans to provide a genuine boost to the provincial economy, particularly amid hopes for the resumption of the maritime route linking Tarfaya and the Canary Islands. The move is expected to open up broad prospects for reviving trade and creating new job opportunities for young people in the region.
Kassamar is also a historic landmark for lovers of the sea and history, particularly as local residents and communities around Kassamar Beach await future development projects. These initiatives are expected to boost economic activity and create more job opportunities for both local and national communities.
