From the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque to Art Deco architecture, lively souks, and seafront strolls, Casablanca is Morocco’s cosmopolitan heart. Here are the top things to do in this bustling city, whether you’re stopping over or exploring beyond Essaouira. Casablanca is the bustling economic and commercial hub of Morocco, home to over 3.7 million people,…
Gnaoua Festival 2025 brings four days of music, culture, and spiritual energy to the heart of Essaouira. Here’s what to expect this summer. Essaouira might usually be best known for laid-back vibes and tranquillity but, for a few days each year in June, the city dances to a different beat. The Gnaoua Festival draws hundreds…
Essaouira is the perfect destination to balance travel and wellness. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, there are a handful of options for visitors to practice yoga in Essaouira. Considering the laid back, alternative vibe of Essaouira, you won’t be surprised to hear that a number of yoga studios and classes have…
You can swim in the sea at Essaouira, but be warned, the water temperatures are rather cold as this is the Atlantic Ocean. There is no public swimming pool in Essaouira, but there are hotel pools that you can access on a day pass. The sea is a huge part of life in Essaouira. Fisherman…
Discover Essaouira’s charm without spending a dirham; wander historic medinas, enjoy coastal sunsets, and immerse in rich culture with these top free experiences. For a relatively small patch of land on the Atlantic coast, Essaouira is surprisingly full of things to do and places to see. And the good news is that many of these…
For visitors to Marrakech short on time, including those on a day trip from Essaouira, here are the top 10 things to do in Marrakech so you can get a taster and feel of this colourful and chaotic Moroccan city. You don’t need an exhaustive list, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. Sipping a…
For visitors with limited time, including day-trippers from Essaouira, this list highlights the best things to do in Agadir. Instead of an exhaustive rundown, we’ve narrowed it down to the must-see sights and experiences that let you get a true feel for this Moroccan tourist town. Agadir is not the best representation of Morocco, and…
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 countryside around Essaouira is tailor-made for exploring on two wheels. Rolling hills, sweeping panoramic views, tarmac roads or well-maintained tracks, Berber villages, and mile upon mile of golden coastline. If you have your motorcycle license, a tour is easy to arrange, but what about the rest of us? A pedal powered bicycle will limit…
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…