Atlantic Coast
Essaouira
An Atlantic port town with a walled medina.
Why visit
A relaxed coastal town on Morocco's Atlantic shore.
- Essaouira is known for its whitewashed medina inside old ramparts, its fishing harbour and its steady sea breeze. It is an easy change of pace from Marrakech.
What not to miss
The medina
Narrow lanes with blue doors and craft workshops.
The ramparts and the port
Old sea walls with views over the harbour.
The beach
A long sandy shore, popular for wind sports.
On the map
Essaouira
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