Essaouira, also named "Mogador", is a port city bordering the Atlantic Ocean, it is located at 360 km south of Casablanca and has a population of around 70,000. Thanks to its dynamism, its lively ambiance and the cultural diversity it enjoys, this city will make you live a unique and an inspiring experience.
To make your visit to Essaouira even more memorable, just follow this guide and don't hesitate to check out our fleet so that you make your exploration easier.
What to explore first ?
Once you arrive in Essaouira, we suggest you go to the Medina of Essaouira, where you can take a walk along its narrow streets, impressive palaces, and white & blue houses. On your way there, you can also do some shopping in its various souks and bazaars that have kept their originality and authenticity, such as : the spice market, the fabrics market, the jewelry market and the handicraft market. In this respect, bargaining is still a daily practice that usually proceeds in a friendly way. During your stroll in the Medina, you will also find cafes offering local dishes such as « merguez », « kefta » and « boulfafe brochettes ».
For further discovery, consider visiting the ramparts of Essaouira where you will find many cannons overlooking the sea, and where you can contemplate the sunset and enjoy a breathtaking view.
Not worth missing either !
During your visit to this small port city, don't forget to visit the port of Essaouira, where you can assist every morning to a real show of return of the boats and the fish auction, and also to enjoy a nice sight on the blue sea. On the other hand, if you're a curious person, visit the Argan Oil Cooperatives so that you witness the manufacturing process of this luxurious product and why not take it home with you as a souvenir. Also, if you wish to further discover the cultural and artistic diversity of the city of Essaouira, visit the "Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah" museum where you can explore the intangible assets of this city.
Beaches
When you are visiting Essaouira, you obviously have to head to one of its beaches. In this sense, we suggest you to enjoy various leisure activities such as surfing, kite surfing and wind surfing, proposed particularly on the beach of "Sidi Kaouki" and Essaouira beach. But if you are looking for calm and peacefulness, then head to the beach of "Tafedna", located at 50 kilometers from Essaouira, and enjoy the freshness of this beach by taking a small touristic boat.
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