Essaouira, “the windy city,” is also known by its ancient Portuguese name, 'Mogador.' It is located on the Western Moroccan coast, on the Atlantic Sea. Agriculture, arts and crafts, fishing, and tourism are the main activities of the city, offering beautiful treasures to be discovered by travellers.
In addition, the place has a sunny and pleasant climate. You’ll find everything you need for the greatest vacation in and around Essaouira.
Go and visit the beautiful medina of Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed City since 2001, as an example of a late 18th-century fortified town. Beyond its arts and crafts activities, such as the thuya wood-carving, and its cultural and music treasures, Essaouira remains one of the major harbors of Morocco.
Take a moment in the morning to stroll within the harbor. Have a mint tea in one of the cafés of the Moulay Hassan main place, then go for a walk into the backstreets of the ancient city, enjoying the small businesses of all kinds: handy crafts, souks, and cafés.
Outside the Medina, you’ll be happily hit by its large sandy beach, extending from the harbor to the River Oued Ksob. Around Essaouira, you’ll find kilometers of other sandy and deserted beaches, a wonderful playground for water or land activities.
Famous for its windy conditions, Essaouira and its region are the perfect place to practice kitesurfing, windsurfing, or surfing. Going from here to there within the countryside, you’ll also find fields of argan trees as far as the eye can see. Don’t hesitate to open one of the argan cooperative's doors.