Essaouira is a charming fortified town on Morocco's Atlantic coast — blue-and-white lanes, fishing harbours and constant sea breezes make it the world's windsurfing capital and an enduring artists' colony. Jimi Hendrix visited here, and the city's bohemian spirit lives on through street art and music festivals.
400K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–October — sunny; windiest in summer for surfing; winters pleasantly mild and crowd-free
Top sights & experiences
- 🏰 Skala du Port — Fortress Bastions
- 🎣 Fishing Harbour & Fresh Catch
- 🌊 Kitesurfing & Surfing
- 🎨 Medina & Artist Quarter
- 🌅 Atlantic Sunset
- 🐟 Argan Oil & Moroccan Flavours
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