Beware of the strong winds that sweep through the town in winter.
Emilie Couillard
Seasoned Traveller
5
Essaouira is a port town where the blue sea is honoured. A good way to come into contact with the Moroccan culture without losing your bearings too much.
My suggestion
The town is plagued with strong winds coming from the Atlantic for a large part of the year. This inconvenience has been transformed into an attraction for windsurfers who now enjoy surfing at the mercy of the win on Essaouira's beaches!
During a trip to Morocco, you have the choice of travelling southeast to Merzouga in the Erg Chebbi to see the famous pink dunes, or to Erg Chegaga at the end of the Draa Valley. Here are my tips for choosing the place that suits you best!
If there is a place that sums up the incredible diversity and richness of the beautiful country of Morocco, it is certainly the countless markets called souks.
You will dive into the unforgettable atmosphere and you will find everything imaginable and more.
Morocco is world famous for its imperial cities. Every day, tourists from the four corners of the earth tour round the incredible palaces and gardens in these unique places. A breath taking visit in the heart of Morocco's history.
Dakhla's international reputation is excellent! This kite surfing hot spot welcomes thousands of surfers every year, in a very familial and pleasant village atmosphere.