Essaouira Tours & Holidays
Essaouira Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Lying due west of Marrakech on the Atlantic coast, Essaouira is a magical town. Fronted by dramatic sea bastions and surrounded by walled fortifications the town's status was assured by the fact that during the 19th century it was the only port south of Tangier open for European trade. With its crescent beach and ramparts, the town has an enjoyable relaxed feel. Watching the sun set over the sea while standing atop the ramparts, or drinking sweet mint tea in the main square as the night falls are ...
Lying due west of Marrakech on the Atlantic coast, Essaouira is a magical town. Fronted by dramatic sea bastions and surrounded by walled fortifications the town's status was assured by the fact that during the 19th century it was the only port south of Tangier open for European trade. With its crescent beach and ramparts, the town has an enjoyable relaxed feel. Watching the sun set over the sea while standing atop the ramparts, or drinking sweet mint tea in the main square as the night falls are enchanted moments. The town is joyfully traffic free. Men pushing laden carts keep the town moving.
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Best experiences
Visit the Val D'argan Winery
Visit the Boutique Winery of Val d'Argan owned by Charles Melia, a Frenchman who left his family's winery in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The 52 hectare vineyard gives priority to the Rhone Grape varieties and today you will sample some of Morocco's finest wines.
Surf the coast in Essaouira
Take to the open sea at Essaouira and ride the wildest, freshest surf. For the experienced boarder, flat reefs and strong winds guarantee some truly thrilling waves. For the novice, a single day can be enough to taste the triumph of getting up on a surf board.