Being on the Atlantic coast, Essaouira doesn’t experience the extreme temperatures of other Moroccan destinations inland, such as Marrakech, Fez, and especially the Sahara. With an average of 300 days of sunshine and with so many things to do in Essaouira, it’s a great year-round destination. But taking into consideration other factors such as school …
Can you drink alcohol in Essaouira? Where can you buy alcohol in Essaouira? Or is it best to bring alcohol with you into Morocco? Here we answer these questions and more. Being a Muslim country, alcohol isn’t as readily available in Morocco as it is across much of Europe. Muslims don’t tend to drink alcohol, …
Is June a good time to visit Essaouira? What’s the weather like in Essaouira in June? Are temperatures rising like the centre of Morocco? Is it quiet as it’s not quite school holidays? We answer all these questions here and more, so read on. Whilst temperatures are soaring to uncomfortable temperatures elsewhere in Morocco, particularly …
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 …
Is July a good time to visit Essaouira? What’s the weather like in Essaouira in July? It it too hot like the rest of Morocco? Or is it high season due to the school holidays? We answer all these questions here and more, so read on. Essaouira in July (and most of August) is notoriously …
Goats heads on BBQs, discarded fleeces on the streets, blue doors of shops closed, and a very, very quiet medina… If you are visiting Essaouria 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 …
Bus travel is the cheapest way to get from Marrakech to Essaouira. Check out our guide to getting from Marrakech to Essaouira for a break down of all the options. There is no train between Marrakech and Essaouira. Here we detail everything you need to know about the Marrakech to Essaouira bus, and if you …
The Holy Month of Ramadan is a time of great religious significance for Muslims, and involves fasting from dusk until dawn (this means no food or drink, including water). The majority of businesses close during this time, and for non-Muslim visitors to Essaouira, Ramadan perhaps doesn’t seem like an ideal time to visit and enjoy …
Besides driving, the easiest way to get from Essaouira to Casablanca is by bus. There is no train between Essaouira and Casablanca. Here we detail everything you need to know about the bus from Essaouira to Casablanca. We will cover details about the bus from Casablanca to Essaouira in a different post. How long is …
Is May a good time to visit Essaouira? What’s the weather like in Essaouira in May? How busy is it? And is it warm enough to swim in the sea? We answer all these questions here and more, so read on. May is a wonderful time to visit Essaouira. Businesses are all open again after …