Enjoy a day of relaxation and luxury with these top 6 hotel day passes in Essaouira. These provide access to use the pool for the day, and sometimes include lunch (although you can always purchase that separately if not included). Want to enjoy the luxuries of Essaouira’s finest hotels without the cost of an overnight…
Haggling in Morocco can be a fun experience, especially if you manage to snag a bargain, but you need to have the right approach. Read on for our tips. Wander through any Moroccan medina and it won’t be long before you spot the souvenir and clothing stalls. Run by experienced and wily shopkeepers, the prices…
Discover Essaouira’s charm without spending a dirham; wander historic medinas, enjoy coastal sunsets, and immerse in rich culture with these top free experiences. For a relatively small patch of land on the Atlantic coast, Essaouira is surprisingly full of things to do and places to see. And the good news is that many of these…
For visitors to Marrakech short on time, including those on a day trip from Essaouira, here are the top 10 things to do in Marrakech so you can get a taster and feel of this colourful and chaotic Moroccan city. You don’t need an exhaustive list, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. Sipping a…
For visitors with limited time, including day-trippers from Essaouira, this list highlights the best things to do in Agadir. Instead of an exhaustive rundown, we’ve narrowed it down to the must-see sights and experiences that let you get a true feel for this Moroccan tourist town. Agadir is not the best representation of Morocco, and…
Essaouira is a beautiful, atmospheric city on the Atlantic coast with a stunning beach, UNESCO-listed medina and bustling fishing port. Many visitors plan to spend a few days here but instead stay much longer, captivated by the history, food, culture and people that make Essaouira such a rewarding place to visit. One of the most…
Goats heads on BBQs, discarded fleeces on the streets, blue doors of shops closed, and a very, very quiet medina… If you are visiting Essaouira during Eid al-Adha, ‘the feast of sacrifice’, the medina and town will feel very different. It’s a very special time to visit Essaouira, but it’s not for everyone. Here we…
Discover the best riads in Essaouira, handpicked for all budgets; from stylish luxury stays to charming, affordable options perfect for backpackers and budget travellers. There are a plethora of accommodation options in Essaouira, but for those visitors who want to immerse themselves in Moroccan history and culture, a stay in an Essaouira riad hotel is…
Essaouira offers plenty of budget-friendly accommodation options and we’ve done the legwork for you. From stylish surf hostels to laid-back riads, here’s our pick of the best hostels in Essaouira for comfort, character, and great value. Whilst there are some superb upmarket hotels, cosy riads, and homely Airbnbs to choose from in Essaouira, for some…
Can I wear my normal summer clothes in Essaouira? Are shorts ok or do I need to cover up? Can I wear a bikini on the beach in Essaouira? Here we answer your questions on what to wear in Essaouira. Firstly, thank you for taking the time to research what to wear in Essaouira. Many…