Surrounded by succulent orange trees and bright bursts of bougainvillea in the December sunshine, I sipped a crisp white wine and was immediately transported to the Mediterranean. Except this isn’t the French Riviera or the rolling hills of Tuscany, but the Moroccan desert, just a 30 minute drive inland from Essaouira. These are wineries in…
Essaouira Airport (known formally as Essaouira Airport Mogador) is the nearest airport to Essaouira (15km from the city) and serves both domestic and international flights. This is the easiest way to get to Essaouira if you are visiting from Europe. This is a very small airport and a much more relaxed entry point to Morocco…
Spacious, airy rooms and stunning rooftop views over the medina. Here’s our full review of Palais Des Remparts in Essaouira. Palais Des Remparts is an authentic 18th century riad nestled in Essaouira medina, close to the ramparts. Here, the moody Atlantic ocean provides the soundtrack to your stay, and rooms are airy and spacious. But…
Had Draa market is a fascinating insight into traditional Moroccan life, a feast for the senses, and one of the largest markets in Morocco. Held every Sunday, thousands of locals descend on this sleepy town to buy and sell goods. You can find everything from shoe menders to basket weavers, blacksmiths to carpenters, spice sellers…
The sleepy surf town of Sidi Kaouki is one of the easiest day trips from Essaouira. It’s only a 25 minute drive south and also accessible by public bus. And whilst it’s popular with surfers looking for bigger waves than Essaouira beach offers, it also offers a much more local and low key vibe compared…
From a short taxi ride out of town to a three hour drive, here we cover the best day trips from Essaouira. There are so many things to do in Essaouira, but if you’re staying a week or more, or perhaps using Essaouira as a longer-term base for your Morocco travels (indeed Essaouira is a…
October in Essaouira is arguably the best the best month to visit. Those infamous winds off the Atlantic have subsided, the daytime temperature hovers around 25°C/77°F, and the summer crowds are a distant memory. October truly is a wonderful time to visit Essaouira. Calm, sunny days, where the temperature hovers around 25°C/77°F and the summer…
Essaouira and Agadir both offer unique coastal experiences in Morocco. This comparison highlights the key differences between the two to help you choose the right destination for your coastal holiday. If you’re planning a Moroccan beach holiday, the two obvious destination choices are Agadir or Essaouira. There are direct flights from European airports to both…
Essaouira, Morocco’s main surfing town, offers ideal conditions for beginner surfers. In this guide, we share what to expect from a local surf school and our own experience learning to surf in Morocco. The Atlantic waves rolling onto the shallow shoreline of Essaouira beach mean that the picturesque port town of Essaouira is one the…
If you are travelling around Morocco, the windswept beaches of Essaouira are a breathe of fresh air after the congestion and mayhem of Marrakech or Casablanca. Essaouira’s main beach is perfect for a long walk along the corniche (the promenade), or a sun downer after a surf lesson, and the beach to the north of…