So you’ve heard about a relaxing, port town on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, where an easy-to-navigate, ancient medina sits between long stretches of sandy beach, there are epic ocean sunsets, and you can try your hand at kite-surfing or horse-riding along the shoreline. We’re, of course, speaking about Essaouira, Morocco. But now you’re wondering, how to …
With direct flights from European cities (Ryanair currently fly twice per week from London Stansted), Essaouira has been firmly put on the map as a destination in it’s own right, promising a laid-back and colourful medina, a long swathe of sandy beach, and year-round good weather. But does this Moroccan coastal town really live up …
Is February a good time to visit Essaouira? What’s the weather like in Essaouira in February and how warm is it? We answer all these questions here and more, so read on. By the time February comes around, many Northern Europeans are craving some sunshine. It can be a long winter otherwise. With cheap Ryanair …
Essaouira Airport (known formally as Essaouira Airport Mogador) is the nearest airport to Essaouira (15km from the city) and serves both domestic and international flights. This is the easiest way to get to Essaouira if you are visiting from Europe. This is a very small airport and a much more relaxed entry point to Morocco …
Is December a good time to visit Essaouira? What’s the weather like in Essaouira in December? How busy is it? Does it feel Christmassy? And is it warm enough to swim in the sea? We answer all these questions here and more, so read on. Essaouira in December can be a mixed bag when it …
Is October a good time to visit Essaouira? What’s the weather like in Essaouira in October? Is it warm enough to sunbathe and swim in the sea? We answer all these questions here and more, so read on. Those infamous winds off the Atlantic have subsided, the daytime temperature hovers around 26°C, and the summer …
Trying to decide between Essaouira and Agadir for your Moroccan beach holiday? Read on as we compare the two (Agadir vs Essaouira) and find out which is the better destination for you. If you’re planning a Moroccan beach holiday, the two obvious destination choices are Agadir or Essaouira. There are direct flights from European airports …
Considering remote working in Morocco or being a digital nomad in Morocco? Is the WIFI good enough and where is a good base? Read on for our personal experience, with a focus on remote working in Essaouira. With the boom in remote working since the pandemic, digital nomads are turning to Morocco, especially those working …
Is September a good time to visit Essaouira? What’s the weather like in Essaouira in September? Have the summer crowds gone and is it still warm enough to sunbathe? We answer all these questions here and more, so read on. With the summer crowds gone, continued warm temperatures hovering around 26°C, and the promise of …
Is August a good time to visit Essaouira? What’s the weather like in Essaouira in August? It it too hot like the rest of Morocco? Is August just too busy in Essaouria? We answer all these questions here and more, so read on. August in Essaouira is peak high season for both domestic and international …