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Asilah (Arabic: أصيلة،‎‎ Aṣīla; Berber: ⴰⵥⵉⵍⴰ Aẓila; "authentic", Portuguese: Arzila, Spanish: Arcila) is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, about 31 km (19 mi) south of Tangier. Its ramparts and gateworks remain fully intact. The town's history dates back to 1500 B.C., when the Phoenicians used it as a base for trade. The Portuguese conquered the city in 1471, but later it was decided to abandon it because of an economic debt crisis in 1549. Later in 1578, Sebastian of Portugal used Asilah as a base town for his troops during a planned crusade that resulted in Sebastian's death, which in turn caused the Portuguese succession crisis of 1580. The Moroccans in 1589 regained control of Asilah briefly, but then lost control of it to the Spanish. In 1692, the town was again taken by the Moroccans under the leadership of Moulay Ismail. Asilah served then as a base for pirates in the 19th and 20th centuries, and in 1829, the Austrians punitively bombarded the city due to Moroccan piracy. From 1912 to 1956, it was part of Spanish Morocco. A major plan to restore the town was undertaken in 1978 by its mayor, Mohamed Benaissa. The first edition of an art festival known as the International Cultural Moussem of Asilah was launched that year to help generate tourism. It was successful in generating revenue for the city and played a role in raising the average monthly income from $50 in 1978 to $140 in 2014. The festival features local artwork and music and continues to attract large amounts of tourists. Asilah is now a popular seaside resort, with modern holiday apartment complexes on the coast road leading to the town from Tangier.
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Asilah long stay rentals

Stay a week, a month or longer in a comfortable place all your own

Relax—Bookabach takes the hassle out of booking monthly rentals in Asilah. The wide selection available and useful search filters make finding your home away from home a breeze. Whether you’re looking for fast Wi-Fi for remote working, a fully equipped kitchen for home cooking or a pool where you can relax with a good book, you’re sure to find it on Bookabach. Many long-term rentals in Asilah are great for kids and welcome four-legged friends, too. What's more, some offer monthly discounts on extended-stay homes and weekly discounts on shorter-term rentals.

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Great discounts on monthly rentals in Asilah

You’ll often find discounted rates for long stays of over 28 days on Bookabach, making stays of a month or more excellent value.

Entire homes, maximum privacy

Looking for your own place to retreat to? On Bookabach, you'll enjoy secluded stays with entire monthly rental homes just for you.

Pet-friendly monthly rentals

Many homes welcome guests with animal companions, so you don’t have to leave your pet at home.

Asilah Furnished monthly rentals for remote workers

Find your perfect home office set up. There are plenty of stays on Bookabach with dedicated workspaces and fast Wi-Fi so that you can take your work with you.

Monthly stays with practical kitchens

Most furnished extended-stay rentals in Asilah come with well-equipped kitchens ideal for home cooking, so you can enjoy healthy meals in or even host your own dinner parties.

Long-term rentals with parking in Asilah

Take advantage of the ‘amenities’ filter to find monthly stays with their very own parking spot for the ultimate in convenience.

Wheelchair-accessible holiday rentals

Bookabach offers a range of monthly rental homes designed to accommodate everyone for a comfortable and inclusive extended stay.

Holiday rentals in Asilah with pool

Bookabach's handy search filters will help you find monthly holiday homes with swimming pools so that you can relax in your very own pool.

Rentals with free cancellation in Asilah

Plans change. We get that. With Bookabach, you can search, select 'free cancellation,' and see all rentals in Asilah with flexible cancellation policies.