The windy city · Ocean & coast

Essaouira

A relaxed fortified port with a UNESCO-listed medina, blue fishing boats and fresh grilled fish. Popular for kitesurfing and for the Gnaoua music festival each June.

Must-see places

• The Skala ramparts
• The UNESCO medina
• Fishing port
• Argan oil cooperatives

Things to do

• Kitesurfing
• Surf lessons
• Gnawa music night
• Horse ride on the beach
• Camel ride on the beach
• Quad ride in the dunes
• Cooking class

Travel time

• From Marrakech: about 2 h 15 by car

Nearby destinations

• MarrakechThe red city
• AgadirSun all year
• TaghazoutSurf and sun