Staying in a traditional riad is one of the classic Essaouira experiences, giving you the opportunity to sleep in the heart of the medina. Riad Dar L’Qdima is one of the best examples we’ve personally experienced; its situated close to the action, yet retains a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, plus the room rate is kind…
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Essaouira’s medina, one our personal favourite things to do is to jump in a petit taxi to Diabat (30DH) and walk back to Essaouira past Dar Sultan Palace and along the wide expansive beach. And if you time it just right, you can enjoy a…
Be prepared for your Essaouira trip by making sure you know the correct Moroccan plug type and have your travel adaptors and/or extensions packed. Even the most minimalist traveller to Essaouira will be packing an electrical device, and on the other end of the scale, worldschooling families are likely to be travelling with a myriad…
December in Essaouira can bring the odd drizzly day, but with the sun shining for most of the month, this city remains a good winter getaway destination. A light jacket will be needed in the evenings, but during the day it’s warm enough to walk around in a T-shirt. Essaouira in December can be a…
Sat around Latifa’s family-home kitchen grating a fourth tomato for our vegetarian couscous, I came to realise that this experience was not just about an Essaouira cooking class, this was four women enjoying each other’s company and learning about our separate families and way of life. I’m not a cook and have never really enjoyed…
This was my parents’ first visit to Essaouira and I wanted to book them into a classic medina riad in a central location to limit their walking. Staying in a riad introduces a visitor to the charm of this coastal Moroccan town, and I found a good rate on booking.com for Dar Loulema’s quirky rooftop…
Essaouira isn’t about wild parties, but it does have a few spots for late-night drinks and relaxed fun. Expect laid-back bars, live Gnawa music, and a friendly atmosphere that suits those looking for good company and local vibes. Being a Muslim country, it should come as no surprise that Morocco isn’t a top party destination….
Agadir and Essaouira are two very different coastal towns in Morocco. Whilst Agadir is geared heavily towards the package holiday market, laid-back Essaouira is a bohemian hotspot that oozes history and charm. If you are choosing between the two to base yourself for a holiday, then check out our Agadir versus Essaouira guide. However, if…
So you’ve heard about a relaxing port town on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, where an easy-to-navigate, ancient medina sits between long stretches of sandy beach, there are epic ocean sunsets, and you can try your hand at kite-surfing or horse-riding along the shoreline. We’re, of course, speaking about Essaouira, Morocco. But now you’re wondering, how to…
Sometimes you just need pizza. Whilst we love a tagine and the superb seafood in Essaouira, Western diets are accustomed to variety, and if you want a change from the local food, you’re brain may be thinking: “pizza”. So where to go for the best pizza in Essaouira? Having spent months at a time in…