Besides driving, the easiest way to get from Essaouira to Casablanca is by bus. There is no train between Essaouira and Casablanca. Here we detail everything you need to know about the bus from Essaouira to Casablanca. For more information on what to do when you get to Casablanca, check out our Casablanca travel guide….
Traveling with teens is a whole different vibe; less playgrounds, more freedom. Essaouira is a fantastic destination to visit with kids, but here’s why Essaouira hits the sweet spot for families with teens. Is Essaouira is good place to visit with teens? Absolutely! Whilst other Moroccan cities, such as Marrakech, Casablanca, or Fes can feel…
May in Essaouira sees average daytime temperatures warming to a very lovely 24°C, although with the increased wind, the weather can be rather unpredictable from calm sunny days to cloudy windy days (rain is very unlikely). May is a wonderful time to visit Essaouira and for northern Europeans seeking sunshine, it’s a good time to…
Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum is a small Essaouira museum in the heart of the medina, one that doesn’t usually make the list of top things to do in Essaouira. So is it worth visiting? Housed in an 1800s colonial house with an impressive stairway and ceiling, it displays old photography, utensils found from prehistoric…
Experience the thrill of quad biking across Essaouira’s windswept beaches and desert dunes Quad biking is easily one of the most fun things to do in Essaouira. However, it doesn’t actually take place in Essaouira. The quad biking companies are all based in Diabat, which is 4km south along the coast from Essaouira. Be warned…
Essaouira is a relatively small town and easy to navigate. With the medina being traffic-free, many visitors find that getting around on foot works perfectly. Indeed, if you are just strolling around the laneways of the medina, along the Ramparts, or the fishing port, walking is the best way to get around Essaouira. Check out…
April in Essaouira coincides with Easter public holiday days, meaning an influx of tourists. And with temperatures warming up from winter, there may even be days warm enough for sunbathing, although there are the occasional days when sea mist rolls in to envelope the city. For European and American travellers, April is a popular time…
For those seeking a sprinkling of luxury and convenience during their visit, we feature here the best hotels in Essaouira. Especially if it’s your first visit and you’re wondering where to stay in Essaouira, a hotel or resort provides a calm and relaxing oasis away from the hustle and bustle, combined with the option of…
Essaouira, with its safe medina, wide open beaches and huge range of activities, is a fantastic place to visit with kids Morocco is the ‘accessible’ Africa and one of the easiest introductions to the continent. It’s a great destination for adventurous families; kids will love running around the maze of colourful medinas, camel riding over…
Essaouira is a far more relaxed introduction to Morocco than Marrakech, and it provides a soft landing for a first time experience of the African continent. However, if you’ve flown in directly from Europe, the different sights, sounds and smells might initially feel both unfamiliar and unsettling. But, forewarned is forearmed, and any worries you…