10 Luxury Hotels in Essaouira for a High-End Coastal Escape
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10 Luxury Hotels in Essaouira for a High-End Coastal Escape

Looking for the best luxury hotels in Essaouira? Explore this curated collection of high-end stays, including beautifully restored riads, dreamy villas and modern retreats. Drenched in sunshine on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, the easygoing town of Essaouira exudes a carefree spirit. Honestly, it feels worlds away from the chaotic energy of Marrakech. I simply love visiting…

10 Best Hotels in Essaouira with a Pool for a Summer Escape
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10 Best Hotels in Essaouira with a Pool for a Summer Escape

Looking for the best hotels in Essaouira with a pool? Discover 10 amazing places to stay in this coastal city, complete with a pool where you can refresh in the hot, summer months. With its enviable coastal setting and golden sweep of sand, Essaouira is a deservedly popular Moroccan destination in the summer months. The…

7 Best Beachfront Hotels in Essaouira for a Seaside Escape
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7 Best Beachfront Hotels in Essaouira for a Seaside Escape

Looking for the best beachfront hotels in Essaouira? Explore this curated collection of seaside properties designed for all types of travellers. Not only does Essaouira boast an atmospheric medina but an enviable beachside setting, making it a deservedly popular destination in Morocco. I love that you can spend the morning getting lost in its whitewashed…

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 a popular 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…

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…

10 Best Boutique Hotels in Essaouira for a Bespoke Stay
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10 Best Boutique Hotels in Essaouira for a Bespoke Stay

Prefer small-scale hotels over big international chains? Discover 10 of the best boutique hotels in Essaouira for your next Mogador escape. While there are a handful of large hotels in Essaouira from big-name international brands, this whitewashed city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast really is the domain of boutique stays. In my opinion, Essaouira boasts some…