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 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…
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,…
June in Essaouira sees the busiest festival of the year (Gnaoua World Music Festival), which visitors should be aware of. Also, the Atlantic winds strengthen throughout June and the city sees an influx of kite-surfers. But with temperatures around 25°C, it’s a lovely climate to explore the region. June is a lovely time of year…
July in Essaouira pretty much guarantees warm, sunny days every day, but as we move into summer holidays, Essaouira gets exceptionally busy, increased with locals flocking to the beach to cool down from soaring inland temperatures. Also, the Atlantic winds have picked up and are now very strong. Essaouira in July (and most of August)…
Planning a trip from Marrakech to Essaouira by bus? From ticket tips to travel times and what to expect on the journey, here’s everything you need to know to make the ride smooth and stress-free. You really don’t need to choose between Marrakech or Essaouira. The two cities are less than a three hour drive…
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. For more information on what to do when you get to Casablanca, check out our Casablanca travel guide….
May in Essaouira sees average daytime temperatures warming to a very lovely 24°C, although with the increased wind, the weather can be rather unpredictable from calm sunny days to cloudy windy days (rain is very unlikely). Eid al-Adha falls at the end of the month, when the city slows down for a couple of days….
Essaouira is a relatively small town and easy to navigate. With the medina being traffic-free, many visitors find that getting around on foot works perfectly. Indeed, if you are just strolling around the laneways of the medina, along the Ramparts, or the fishing port, walking is the best way to get around Essaouira. Check out…
April in Essaouira coincides with Easter public holiday days, meaning an influx of tourists. And with temperatures warming up from winter, there may even be days warm enough for sunbathing, although there are the occasional days when sea mist rolls in to envelope the city. For European and American travellers, April is a popular time…