Essaouira ramparts

How to get to Essaouira: best ways to reach Morocco’s coastal city

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…

seagulls in Essaouira

Visiting Essaouira in October: is this the best month to visit?

October in Essaouira is arguably the best the best month to visit. Those infamous winds off the Atlantic have subsided, the daytime temperature hovers around 25°C/77°F, and the summer crowds are a distant memory. October truly is a wonderful time to visit Essaouira. Calm, sunny days, where the temperature hovers around 25°C/77°F and the summer…

Essaouira or Agadir: which is the better place to visit?

Essaouira or Agadir: which is the better place to visit?

Essaouira and Agadir both offer unique coastal experiences in Morocco. This comparison highlights the key differences between the two to help you choose the right destination for your coastal holiday. If you’re planning a Moroccan beach holiday, the two obvious destination choices are Agadir or Essaouira. There are direct flights from European airports to both…

remote working Essaouira

Life as a digital nomad, Morocco: remote working in Essaouira

Living the digital nomad Morocco lifestyle offers a unique blend of culture, cost, and connectivity. This article shares our personal experience, with a focus on remote working in Essaouira. With the boom in remote working over the past decade, digital nomads are turning to Morocco, especially those working for UK businesses due to the convenience…

Essaouira in September

Visiting Essaouira in September: is this the best month to visit?

With the summer crowds gone, continued warm temperatures hovering around 26°C/78°F, and the promise of a drop in wind , September is one of the best months to visit Essaouira. September is one of the best months to visit Essaouira. This beautiful coastal town has regained its peaceful status after the hustle and bustle of…

Essaouira ramparts

Visiting Essaouira in August: is it too hot and busy?

August is Essaouira is peak season for both international and domestic tourists and the city is busy. Accommodations get booked up quickly and you need make dinner reservations at upmarket/tourist restaurants. The winds are very strong throughout August, but they will be very welcome if you’ve been travelling inland in Morocco. In August, inland temperatures…

Essaouira Ramparts south view

Best time to visit Essaouira (monthly guides and festivals to note)

Essaouira has something to offer visitors throughout the year but the best time to visit is September and October, when the crowds and wind have died down, but the weather, beach and medina are still at their most appealing. Thanks to its location on the Atlantic coast, Essaouira doesn’t experience the extreme temperatures of other…