EXCURSION to Essaouira
Sightseeing
Essaouira’s medina is smaller and easy to navigate. You may find some real bargains in the medina. There is no real need to haggle to the last dirham, instead be willing to pay a fair price. Often items are well made by local artisans and often these family businesses have been there for generations!
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Medina of Essaouira
Essaouira’s medina is smaller and easy to navigate. You may find some real bargains in the medina. There is no real need to haggle to the last dirham, instead be willing to pay a fair price. Often items are well made by local artisans and often these family businesses have been there for generations!
For views from the tower across the town, consider visiting the Scala du Port. There is a small entry fee but it’s a fantastic way to see the city.
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Sqala du Port d'Essaouira
For views from the tower across the town, consider visiting the Scala du Port. There is a small entry fee but it’s a fantastic way to see the city.
Essaouira is windy… which gives it a chilled vibe across the city but looking across the sea and walking along the beach can be so relaxing.
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Plage Essaouira
Essaouira is windy… which gives it a chilled vibe across the city but looking across the sea and walking along the beach can be so relaxing.
Not for the fainthearted, there are several opportunities to do kite surfing and other beach and water sport activities!
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Ion Club Essaouira - Surf Kitesurf
Boulevard Mohammed VNot for the fainthearted, there are several opportunities to do kite surfing and other beach and water sport activities!
Hammams and spas
Highly recommended is the Azur art and spa with a lovely rooftop to relax on after your hammam experience.
You can also request a mixed hammam steam room with your partner. I suggested booking in advance.
Azur Art & Spa
15 Rue Khalid Ibn OualidHighly recommended is the Azur art and spa with a lovely rooftop to relax on after your hammam experience.
You can also request a mixed hammam steam room with your partner. I suggested booking in advance.
Food scene
Some bar food, cocktails and usually live music or a DJ, Taros has a fun atmosphere and fun while in town.
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Taros
Place Moulay HassanSome bar food, cocktails and usually live music or a DJ, Taros has a fun atmosphere and fun while in town.
The loft is a comfy trendy restaurant with good food plated beautifully (lots of fresh seafood but also some vegetarian options!).
THE LOFT
5 Rue HajjaliThe loft is a comfy trendy restaurant with good food plated beautifully (lots of fresh seafood but also some vegetarian options!).
For some fine dining for a special evening (make sure you book in advance), La Table is a good choice with excellent service.
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La Table by Madada
7 Rue Youssef El FassiFor some fine dining for a special evening (make sure you book in advance), La Table is a good choice with excellent service.
Another favourite of many, is Triskala, a former hotel for caravans in the 12th century and later a meeting point for artists.
Reasonably priced and offering delicious modern Moroccan dishes, but in the old Moroccan way, they do not serve alcohol!
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Triskala
58 Rue TouahenAnother favourite of many, is Triskala, a former hotel for caravans in the 12th century and later a meeting point for artists.
Reasonably priced and offering delicious modern Moroccan dishes, but in the old Moroccan way, they do not serve alcohol!
A delightful cafe great for a light bite…. they also surprisingly have cooking classes too! Such a lovely space.
l'Atelier - café boutique
Rue Mohamed Ben MasoudA delightful cafe great for a light bite…. they also surprisingly have cooking classes too! Such a lovely space.
Tired of tagines? Then perhaps Sylvestro’s Italian eatery with its generous portions and Frank Sinatra playing in the background is an option!
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Silvestro
70 44000 Rue LaaloujTired of tagines? Then perhaps Sylvestro’s Italian eatery with its generous portions and Frank Sinatra playing in the background is an option!
Fantastic food and superb service, Unia has got so many things just right.
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Umia
22 Rue SkalaFantastic food and superb service, Unia has got so many things just right.
There is a Mandala Society just a 5minute walk from Riad Zemrani and it’s delightful. A perfect spot for good coffee and healthy meals.
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Mandala
Avenue de l'IstiqlalThere is a Mandala Society just a 5minute walk from Riad Zemrani and it’s delightful. A perfect spot for good coffee and healthy meals.
Excellent restaurant just along Essaouira beachfront.
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La Coupole Essaouira beach
50 Av. Mohammed VExcellent restaurant just along Essaouira beachfront.
Les Terrasses des Saveurs
60 Avenue Mohammed VFantastic fresh fish restaurant with views across the beach.
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🚌 GETTING TO ESSAOUIRA
Three options to travel to this lovely coastal town. #1 SUPRATOURS coach service taken from the bus station - buy tickets at the bus station or online if you want them in advance. #2 Airbnb Experiences shared minibus. #3 PRIVATE RETURN TRANSPORT 1600dhs, message Livia to book (paid in cash to driver).
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🚶🏻♀️GETTING AROUND ESSAOUIRA
Super easy to walk everywhere once in town. All transport will drive you to the centre which is also close to the beach.
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🌴 CAN I VISIT FOR ONE DAY?
YES… it is a small town, so very easy to visit and return the same day!