Is August a good time to visit Essaouira? In all honesty, August isn’t the best time to visit Essaouira, largely due to the crowds. While the weather is quintessentially summery along Morocco’s coastline (and much more bearable than inland at Fes and Marrakech), everyone has the same idea to spend their summer vacation at the beach. …
Is December a good time to visit Essaouira? If you’re craving a crowd-free vacation or want to escape the “silly season” frenzy back home, December can be a great time to visit Essaouira. Visiting Essaouira in December lacks the large numbers of tourists that descend on the medina during summer and autumn. This means can immerse…
Is November a good time to visit Essaouira? In my opinion, November is a wonderful time to immerse yourself in the cultural offerings and laid-back rhythm of Essaouira, without the throngs of tourists that descend at other times of the year. While the (sometimes) brisk November air may deter sunbathers and swimmers, it creates an ideal…
Is October a good time to visit Essaouira? October is a wonderful time to explore Essaouira. Dare I say it is the BEST month to visit Essaouira. The temperatures are pleasant (mid-20s C/high-70s F), the winds have died down and the crowds are reduced compared to July and August. One of the best reasons to visit…
Is September a good time to visit Essaouira? With the intense heat and crowds of summer in the past, September is a fantastic time to visit Essaouira. Daytime temperatures are really comfortable (mid-20s C/high-70s F) and the strong winds that Essaouira is known for tend to die down slightly. As someone who feels really “scattered” in windy…
Visiting Essaouira but only have 24 hours in the city? Discover where you should visit (and what you should leave out) in my suggested one day Essaouira itinerary. Essaouira is rapidly becoming one of Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations, with many opting to make this enchanting coastal city their base in the country. It has…