The vast beach of Sidi Kaouki, located south 25km south of Essaouira, is perfect for water sports activities and camel riding. Restaurants, cafes, hostels with sea views and traditional boutiques are also by the sea.
Essaouira Beach is perfect for enjoying a few moments of relaxation on fine sands, at the water's edge. The beach is a popular location for sports and recreational activities like kite-surfing and wind-surfing and water sports. There is also a childrens playground, cafe...
Along the ramparts, the Souk Laghzal offers merchant stalls of exotic spices and herbalists who offers cures for various ailments. Remedies for body and beauty care are also available from family run herbal stores.
The Nautical base of Essaouira is located towards the south of the bay, next to cafes and restaurants on the beach. The site is popular for watersports activities, windsurfing, kite-surfing and more. Courses, equipment rental, consulting, catering and parking are availa...
Slat Lkahal synagogue is situated in the Mellah district of Medina. It was built in 1850 with funds raised during funeral ceremonies by members of the community who would mingle with crowds at funerals . "Slat Lkahal" which means "Synagogue of the community" is the only...
The museum established in a building of the XIX century, includes cultural and historical heritage of the region of Essaouira. From prehistory to present day, take a look at the changes in Essaouira and its rich history. As the only museum in the city, it hosts temporar...
Built in 1509 by the portugese and renovated after being caught and bombarded by the French in the late 19th Century, the port of Essaouira is a place full of history. Today it is a small fishing port where boats cross. There are many restaurants nearby selling fres...
Essaouira Mogador Association, founded in 1999 by André Azoulay, advisor to the King. The association works to promote cultural history in Essaouira and across the borders. Its headquarters, in Dar Souiri, is a cultural centre open to all and hosts many events such as...
Facing the Ocean, this huge open square lined with palm trees and is the seat of the province that administers more than 500 000 residents.
The Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Hospital has an emergency and maternity unit, a radiology and dialysis centre, as well as provinding general services. A major project to upgrade equipment and facilities has been underway since early 2012.
Inaugurated in the early twentieth century by Marshal Lyautey, the Essaouira Clock Tower is located a few steps from Bab Sbaa. This large square tower is an ideal place for a tour of the medina. Renovated in 2012, it finally displays the time and chimes every half hour.
Ideal for parking any day of the week, this car park is large and happens to be an excellent starting point for a trip to the medina of Essaouira by foot. Parking will cost you a minimum of 10dhs.
Place de la Resistance is located in the pleasant residential area of Essaouira, close to the seat of the Muncipality of Essaouira.
The Lycee Mohammed V is a school located at the entrance of the city. The establishment prepares students for Bachelors degree and offers BTS in the tourism sector.
Two playgrounds for children on the beach in Essaouira, open 7 days a week, they are also near cafes and restaurants in the area. Slides, swings and toys are available for 3.00 Dhs per child.
Place Moulay Hassan Essaouira is one of the most beautiful plazas in the city. Located between the port and the entrance to the Medina, it offers sea views from one of the many cafes and restaurants in the surrounding areas. In the evening families and friends gather ...
Jewelry is a well known market in Essaouira, with walls covered in Souiris tiles, this market offers many shops that exhibit and sell silver jewelry and semi-precious stones.
The 200m2 monument, Mosque Ben Youssef is a place of worship and an important monument in Essaouira.
Essaouira Bus Station, located outside the Medina, can be reached conveniently by taxi and 10 minutes on foot from Bab Doukala. There are bathrooms, a small cafe, shops and a post office is nearby. You'll also find fruit vendors near the station.
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