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…
Essaouira is a beautiful, atmospheric city on the Atlantic coast with a stunning beach, UNESCO-listed medina and bustling fishing port. Many visitors plan to spend a few days here but instead stay much longer, captivated by the history, food, culture and people that make Essaouira such a rewarding place to visit. One of the most…
Goats heads on BBQs, discarded fleeces on the streets, blue doors of shops closed, and a very, very quiet medina… If you are visiting Essaouira during Eid al-Adha, ‘the feast of sacrifice’, the medina and town will feel very different. It’s a very special time to visit Essaouira, but it’s not for everyone. Here we…
Can I wear my normal summer clothes in Essaouira? Are shorts ok or do I need to cover up? Can I wear a bikini on the beach in Essaouira? Here we answer your questions on what to wear in Essaouira. Firstly, thank you for taking the time to research what to wear in Essaouira. Many…
Essaouira is very safe and arguably the safest city in Morocco as the medina is traffic-free, people are very friendly and relaxed, prices are fixed with taxis, and petty crime is almost unheard of. “Is Essaouira safe?” This is one of the most common questions that drops into my inbox weekly, even from people who…
Despite wifi being available in nearly every Essaouira hotel, riad, café and restaurant, it’s still useful to arrange a SIM card for your visit to Essaouira. From a connectivity and safety perspective, it makes sense to have internet data when you need it, whether you’re wandering around the medina, exploring the port area, or relaxing…
Discover the best ways to travel from Marrakech to Essaouira, with up-to-date prices for buses, taxis, and private transfers; including from Marrakech airport. After the bustling chaos of Marrakech, the traffic-free medina and Atlantic breeze sweeping over the sandy beach of Essaouira is a breath of fresh air. Literally. But what is the best way…
Be prepared for your Essaouira trip by making sure you know the correct Moroccan plug type and have your travel adaptors and/or extensions packed. Even the most minimalist traveller to Essaouira will be packing an electrical device, and on the other end of the scale, worldschooling families are likely to be travelling with a myriad…
December in Essaouira can bring the odd drizzly day, but with the sun shining for most of the month, this city remains a good winter getaway destination. A light jacket will be needed in the evenings, but during the day it’s warm enough to walk around in a T-shirt. Essaouira in December can be a…