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 …
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 highlights are actually completely free, ideal if you’re aiming for a five-star trip on a one-star budget. As you might imagine, most of …
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 short on time, including those on a day trip from Essaouira, here are the top things to do in Agadir so you can get a taster and feel of this Moroccan tourist town. You don’t need an exhaustive list, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. Agadir is not the best representation of …
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 …
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 …
Sat around Latifa’s family-home kitchen grating a fourth tomato for our vegetarian couscous, I came to realise that this experience was not just about an Essaouira cooking class, this was four women enjoying each other’s company and learning about our separate families and way of life. I’m not a cook and have never really enjoyed …
Agadir and Essaouira are two very different coastal towns in Morocco. Whilst Agadir is geared heavily towards the package holiday market, laid-back Essaouira is a bohemian hotspot that oozes history and charm. If you are choosing between the two to base yourself for a holiday, then check out our Agadir versus Essaouira guide. However, if …