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 beaches of Essaouira feel like a breath of fresh air. Literally. But what is the best…
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…
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…
If you need an ambulance or fire brigade in Essaouira, dial 150. If you need the police, dial 190. For other, less urgent numbers, please read on and have your notebook handy. It’s worthwhile being prepared for your visit to Essaouira in case of an emergency. No one plans for accidents, but having the right…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…