With a choice of bus, self-drive or private transfer, there are a few options to travel between Essaouira and Safi. While the bus is the most common option, many travellers enjoy the freedom of self-driving along the quiet coastal road. With a journey time of only two hours, the trip from Essaouira to Safi is…
With a choice of bus, car or private transfer, it’s easy to cover the 350km between Casablanca and Essaouira. Casablanca is the main international gateway to Morocco, especially for travellers arriving from outside of Europe. Its large and modern Mohammed V International Airport is the busiest in the country, operating flights across Europe, Africa, America…
The Moroccan cities of Agadir and Essaouira might only be 175km apart but, aside from their locations on the Atlantic coast, they don’t have a great deal in common. Where Agadir is loud and brash, popular with a package-tour crowd, Essaouira is quieter and offers a more relaxed pace of life. They both offer a…
Some people arrive in Essaouira on a day trip from Marrakech and, by 5.00pm, feel ready to leave. Others arrive in the city with a vague plan to stay a few days, and end up living here for months on end as digital nomads. It’s the kind of place that suits most styles of travel,…
Morocco takes a starring role in the Netflix movie Lonely Planet, with scenes filmed in Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains and Chefchaouen providing stunning backdrops, but it’s Essaouira that steals the show. Over the years, Essaouira has served as the backdrop for many films and TV shows, ranging from Orson Welles’ Othello, through to Game of…
Everything you need to know to rent a car in Essaouira, including where to hire a car, where to park your hire car, and tips for driving around Essaouira and further afield. When you’re walking through the narrow cobbled streets of Essaouira’s medina, the last thing on your mind might be hiring a car. Although…
Trying to decide between Essaouira and Marrakech for your visit to Morocco? Read on as we compare the two (Marrakech vs Essaouira) to help you choose. Holiday time is precious, and when you’re heading to a country like Morocco, with its abundance of things to do and places to see, you need to plan ahead….
The above image is a drawing by Jules Noel (1810-1881) to illustrate Mr F Schickler’s journey to Morocco in 1860. Throughout history, location and geography has been both a blessing and a curse for Essaouira. Going way back to Roman times, the coastline in these parts was well-known as an ideal anchorage point, with a…
Follow our self-guided, FREE Essaouira walking tour to get the most out of your visit to this charming coastal town in Morocco. As it’s a relatively compact town, one of the best free things to do in Essaouira is to walk. Indeed, walking is always the perfect way to to get acquainted with a new…