Whether it’s a rooftop bar, beach bar, the perfect bar for a sundowner or to dance the night away, here are the best bars in Essaouira. Firstly, we need to state that Essaouira is not a party destination. Morocco as a country isn’t the place to visit for an alcohol-fuelled stag or hen do, and…
Discover the best spots in Essaouira to catch stunning sunsets. From rooftop terraces to seaside viewpoints, we share the top places and times to experience the city’s magical golden hour. As it’s perched on Morocco’s western coast, Essaouira offers epic ocean sunsets. Indeed, for any visit to Essaouira, we urge you to make time to…
A visit to a rural market is a fantastic way to gain insight into authentic Moroccan life and one of the best day trips from Essaouira. Local traders descend on an otherwise sleepy, dusty village with their piles of fruit and veg, woven baskets, cattle, spices, kitchen wares and much much more to create a…
Rarely on the tourist radar, the coastal town of Safi just a two hour drive north of Essaouira, is famed for its pottery. Indeed, a visit to the Pottery Quarter is one of the top things to do in Safi, Morocco. Although with its Portuguese history and coastal location, there’s more to this sleepy town…
If you need an ambulance or fire brigade in Essaouira, dial 150. If you need the police, dial 190. For other, less urgent numbers, please read on and have your notebook handy. It’s worthwhile being prepared for your visit to Essaouira in case of an emergency. No one plans for accidents, but having the right…
Explore the best options for wild camping and campsites in Essaouira, with first-hand reviews and photos from Sarah Steiner of Away With The Steiners. The short relatively short ferry journey between Spain and Morocco really opens up the possibility of camping in Morocco with a motorhome or campervan. The breezy, chilled-out town Essaouira, perched on…
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…