Fishing port in Essaouira with seagulls and workers at the water's edge

Essaouira is a walled port town on the Atlantic coast, west of Marrakech. Its fortified medina dates from the 18th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After days inland, the sea air and the pace are a change.

What you do in Essaouira

Most visitors walk along the ramparts, wander through the medina and spend time at the fishing port, where fish is grilled to order. The bay is windy, which makes it a place for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Essaouira in our tours

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