Morocco
Essaouira
Essaouira is Morocco's windy Atlantic port — a rampart medina, fish grilled at the port, and the kite-surf capital.
Essaouira is the laid-back Atlantic counterpart to Marrakech — a UNESCO rampart medina on the sea, blue fishing boats, and a wind that makes it a kitesurfing and windsurfing hub. Eat grilled fish at the port, walk the ramparts, and slow down; it's the chill Morocco. A 2.5-hour trip from Marrakech.
How long
2–3 days
Practical
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD). Cash for the medina; cards at hotels.
Language
Arabic and French. English in tourist areas.
Getting around
Walk the medina; the town is small.
Budget range
USD 40–80 equivalent per person per day at mid-range.
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