The medina
Chalked lanes, souks, thuya workshops and Berber jewellery.
Essaouira
The harbour of winds, soul of southern Morocco
Essaouira, the ancient Mogador, is a city open to the Atlantic, shaped by trade winds and successive cultures: Phoenician, Portuguese, Jewish, Berber, Arab. Its white and blue UNESCO-listed medina is an enchanting labyrinth.
The port
Colourful fishing port with blue boats, lively fish market each morning.
The beaches
Endless windswept beach — playground for surfers, kitesurfers and those who prefer a camel or horseback ride along the shore.
Gnaoua festival
Each June, the musical trance of the Gnaoua masters draws visitors from around the world.
The ramparts
The kasbah skalas, immortalised by Orson Welles during the filming of his Othello.
The surroundings
Argan forests, the wild beach of Sidi Kaouki, the Purpuraires islands and weekly village markets.