If you’re looking for a relaxing swim in Essaouira, consider a day pass to the pool at Les Jardins de Villa Maroc, a boutique hotel just 20 minutes from the city centre. If your Airbnb, riad, or hotel in Essaouira doesn’t have a swimming pool, how about treating yourself to a day pass to Les…
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…
Visiting a traditional hammam in Essaouira is a fantastic way to understand local customs and experience Moroccan culture. This guide covers everything you need to know; from what to bring and expect, to choosing between public and private hammams, or finding a great local spa for a massage. Sat on the hot tiles in just…
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…
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…