Where to walk, eat, surf and stay in Essaouira, the laid-back UNESCO-listed port town on Morocco's Atlantic coast — written by people who drive there every week.
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Essaouira is where many of our guests slow down. After the energy of Marrakech, the old port town — once called Mogador — feels like a deep breath: sea wind, blue fishing boats, whitewashed alleys and a medina small enough to learn in a day.
We drive to Essaouira several times a week, so this section collects what we actually tell our passengers on the way in: the best time to walk the ramparts, where the grilled fish is worth the queue, which beach suits which wind, and how to explore the argan countryside around the town.
Planning the trip? Our Marrakech to Essaouira transfer takes about 2 h 30, and once you are there our private half-day and full-day excursions show you the coast most visitors never see.
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Ramparts, blue boats, grilled fish, kitesurfers and argan country: our local guide to the best things to do in Essaouira, how many days to stay and how to get there.
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