Essaouira travel guide: Essaouira is a relaxed coastal town known for windsurfing, fresh seafood, and historic fortress walls. Read our travel tips.
This Essaouira travel guide explains the essential choices, common questions and practical details to consider before your trip.
Essaouira offers a relaxed coastal getaway from the heat of Marrakech and Fes, famous for its beach breezes, blue-and-white medina, and fresh seafood.
Top Things to Do in Essaouira
Essaouira is a hotspot for windsurfing and kite surfing due to the strong Atlantic trade winds.
“Historically known as Mogador, Essaouira is a fortified town built in the 18th century, designed by a French military architect.”
| Activity | Location | Approx Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Windsurfing / Kitesurfing | Essaouira Main Beach | 250 – 400 MAD / lesson |
| Fresh Grilled Seafood Lunch | Fish Port Grills | 100 – 180 MAD / platter |
| Thuya Wood Craft Shopping | Medina woodworker arches | Varies (open to haggling) |
If you wish to book a day trip or weekend getaway from Marrakech to Essaouira, explore options at Marrakech tours and select your packages.
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