Atlantic coast
A fortified Atlantic port of blue boats, ramparts and art galleries, an easy escape from Marrakech.
About Essaouira
Once called Mogador, Essaouira was laid out in the 18th century as a fortified trading port. Its whitewashed medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the constant trade winds keep the air fresh and the sea bright.
It is a city of artists, woodworkers and musicians, home each year to a Gnawa and world music festival, typically in June.
Don’t miss
Ramparts lined with old cannons, with the best views of the ocean and the offshore islands.
Painted blue boats, gulls and grills serving the day’s catch.
Small studios, thuya-wood carvers and musicians’ workshops.
A wide bay popular with kite and wind surfers.
Journeys that include it
From Marrakech · return
Trade Marrakech’s intensity for salt air, blue boats and whitewashed lanes. The day balances a helpful orientation through Essaouira’s port and fortifications with independent time for lunch, galleries or the beach.
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The grand tour12 days / 11 nightsFrom Casablanca · return
The fullest expression of Morocco in this collection: imperial cities, Rif blues, Sahara gold, High Atlas roads and an Atlantic finale. Two nights around Erg Chebbi and dedicated city days give the journey a comfortable, considered rhythm.
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