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…
Essaouira is very safe and arguably the safest city in Morocco as the medina is traffic-free, people are very friendly and relaxed, prices are fixed with taxis, and petty crime is almost unheard of. “Is Essaouira safe?” This is one of the most common questions that drops into my inbox weekly, even from people who…
Despite wifi being available in nearly every Essaouira hotel, riad, café and restaurant, it’s still useful to arrange a SIM card for your visit to Essaouira. From a connectivity and safety perspective, it makes sense to have internet data when you need it, whether you’re wandering around the medina, exploring the port area, or relaxing…
The countryside around Essaouira is tailor-made for exploring on two wheels. Rolling hills, sweeping panoramic views, tarmac roads or well-maintained tracks, Berber villages, and mile upon mile of golden coastline. If you have your motorcycle license, a tour is easy to arrange, but what about the rest of us? A pedal powered bicycle will limit…
Coffee-addicts, we’ve got you covered. Here we feature the best cafes in Essaouira to sip a decent coffee and watch the world go by. One of our favourite things to do in Essaouira is to wander the medina, stopping for a drink or bite to eat whenever we fancy, with no timetable or commitments, just…
Discover the best ways to travel from Marrakech to Essaouira, with up-to-date prices for buses, taxis, and private transfers; including from Marrakech airport. After the bustling chaos of Marrakech, the traffic-free medina and Atlantic breeze sweeping over the sandy beaches of Essaouira feel like a breath of fresh air. Literally. But what is the best…