Pro

An intriguing fishing port, lots of local atmosphere
Con

windy weather, building development
In a nutshell

An attractive coastal town, well worth a visit!
Wander around the fishing port
aussirose Says: A must do in Essaouira - wander around the fishing port. Here you will see the locals bringing in their catch, nets, birds flying around, fresh fish smells and a hive of activity selling fresh fish etc.Check out my travelogue for more.
2 Reviews and 96 Opinions I recommend Riad Zahra because it is cheap (500 - 750 DH for the double beds room each night, that...
LAWAMA: Bar on the beach " Surf's Up"
windcity Says: Perched on a cliff top Lawarma offers local and European food, Very tasty and not overpriced for the remote location. The beach at Moulay Bouzerktoun is popular with surfers and can be easily reached by taxi from Essaouira , Sunset is a good time for a drink in the...
earthflyer Says: CTM have to buses departing Essaouira for El-Jadida. Cost is 80 dirhams plus 5 dirhams for luggage.Journey time is about 4 hours.I don't know the departure time for second bus.The buses for El-Jadida goes onto Casablanca, so book a seat 1 or 2 days before leaving.Please use...
Le Tisserand a l'Ensemble Artisanal: Hand woven craft
pep2 Says: In the craft market of l'Ensemble Artistanal in Essaouira you will find a very special small shop -- the workshop of Aziz and his brother, Houssein. They produce some very fine woven products, remarkable for the good quality and for the fine sense of colours, you will see in...
windcity Says: The Ganaoua festival in Essaouira is held around the third weekend in June, If you go be very watchful of pickpockets, They come from all over Morocco to mingle with the crowds, Last year was very bad as people were robbed at knife point, while there is inadequate policing....
Stick the goats in trees for us tourists
aussirose Says: Ok, this is a tourist trap... but a well known one - well that is if you read people's pages here on vt and know what to expect.Only in Morocco hey :o) It does make for interesting pictures and your money goes to a Moroccan family ... well that is unless you are with a smart...
Have you seen the tree ? TOO LATE ! ITS GONE
windcity Says: If you are a lover of trees or just have 15 minutes to kill this hidden treasure will not only take you by surprise but will also offer you a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the street. At Bab Marrakech is the Complexe Artisanal, it faces the hotel Heure...
Essaouira's Historic medina street map
Souiri Says: It is next to impossible to find a Map with Street names of Essaouira medina :/ not anymore :D I found an Acrobat PDF format map of Essaouira's medina that you can print right off in no time and for Free :) Try this link http://e-essaouira.com/EssaouiraMedinaMap.html
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Living the dream - I hope you enjoy my tips, If you find them useful please pass them on to other travellers. Thanks.. As everyone will tell you Essaouira is full of charm, plenty to see and do, Its true the shop...
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Q: Hello All, I'll be going to my first Gnaoua Festival this June. Noticed there is a pass that can be purchased, some free...

A: Hi Deneen We were there three weeks ago and managed with zero French! The hotel staff were multilingual, the shopkeepers knew enough English to barter and the...
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Essaouira is a 70,000 inhabitants fishing harbour, 150 km west to Marrakech. It is one of the "must see" in Morocco. Carthagenian sailor Hannon anchored in its well sheltered mooring. Carthagenian...
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Essaouira pronounced Essa wera!

I first visited Essaouira on a day trip, a place that I'd wanted to see after it was recommended by so many VTers! (JLBG was especially encouraging and helpful) Well I wasn't disappointed, although a...
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Don't ask me if pigs fly in Morocco :-)

Look at goats climbing up the tree near Essaouira. You can see it only in Morocco. Unforgettable. And please don't ask me if pigs fly in Morocoo :-).
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Essaouira: Hippy Paradise & World Heritage Site

Essaouira is one of the most laid back places in the world. No wonder that in the late 60s it rivalled Kathmandu as a hippy paradise. It was visited by Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Cat Stevens,...
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My first visit was a couple of years ago to the yearly Gnaoua music festival with some friends - we stayed in a friends private hideaway in a village beside the sea about 20 minutes from Essouira and...
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