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11 Best Hotels in Sidi Kaouki: A Beach Escape Near Essaouira
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11 Best Hotels in Sidi Kaouki: A Beach Escape Near Essaouira

Looking for the best hotels in Sidi Kaouki or surf camps along Essaouira’s southern coast? Discover some of the most inspiring places to stay for surfers and non-surfers alike. Just 30 minutes drive south of Essaouira lies the village of Sidi Kaouki, which is quickly establishing itself as the premier surf destination along this windswept…

8 Best Day Trips and Tours in Essaouira
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8 Best Day Trips and Tours in Essaouira

Looking for the best day trips and tours in Essaouira? Discover 8 incredible ways to spend your time in this whitewashed coastal city, including surf lessons, camel rides and visits to women’s argan oil cooperatives. Nestled within whitewashed walls built by the Portuguese, Essaouira exudes a laidback, bohemian spirit all its own. This coastal Moroccan…

Atlas to Atlantic: One Week Morocco Itinerary for Outdoor Lovers
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Atlas to Atlantic: One Week Morocco Itinerary for Outdoor Lovers

Experience the diversity of Morocco on this one-week Morocco itinerary from Marrakech to Essaouira, taking you into the High Atlas Mountains and back down to the Atlantic Ocean. It allows you to experience the energised buzz of the “Red City” and hike through the ruggedly beautiful Atlas Mountains. Then, immerse yourself in the country’s artistic side…

Atlantic to Sahara: Two Week Morocco Itinerary from Essaouira
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Atlantic to Sahara: Two Week Morocco Itinerary from Essaouira

Experience Morocco’s stunning landscapes and fascinating cultures away from the crowds on this two week Morocco itinerary from Essaouira, taking in ancient ports and the vast beauty of the Sahara Desert. Feast your eyes on Essaouira’s whitewashed medina and journey into Toubkal National Park, where forests cloak the slopes of the towering High Atlas.  Descend…

Medicinal plants and herbs for sale in the Essaouira medina
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5 Best Essaouira Food Tours and Experiences

Looking for the best Essaouira food tours and experiences? Explore this curated collection of highly-rated foodie activities in the historic port of Mogador. Once known as Mogador, Essaouira is a must-visit city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. It combines an incredible arts scene with a fascinating history and some of the best seafood in the country….

5 Best Spa Hotels in Essaouira for a Pampering Escape
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5 Best Spa Hotels in Essaouira for a Pampering Escape

Looking for the best spa hotels in Essaouira? Discover 5 incredible places to stay for a pampering escape in this relaxed coastal city. For me, Essaouira is a destination that’s all about sun, sand and surf. But you could also add “spa” into that mix. This former Portuguese trading post has a really laidback feel…