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Essaouria has succeeded in mixing French influences with Moroccan traditions and culture and the result is an international ambiance. Dating back 3000 years, this fortified fishing village has played a very important role throughout Moroccan history, at one point controlled by the Portugese, then the French before control was returned to the Kingdom of Morocco in 1956. Narrow and curving passageways make up the medina of Essaouira. The passageways are lined by tall white houses with blue doors and artisana workshops are found at every turn. Ancient ramparts protect the city from the ocean winds and they resemble the ramparts found today in Saint Malo, in Northern France. The ramparts were originally designed by a French architect in order to protect the inhabitants from invaders. Essaouira is world renowned for its local artisana products such as wood sculpting, paintings, fabrics and music. The historic canons are still found along the accessible Skala of the Kasbah and the exterior scenes of Orson Welles film Othello were filmed here. White sand beaches stretch as far as you can see and water sport lovers from all over the world return to these beaches each year. Surfers appreciate the huge waves and scuba divers enjoy the clear waters. Swimmers should pay attention as the currents can be rather strong. Consecrated to local fisherman, the port comes to life when the boats return from a long day at sea.

The fish auctions are great to watch and if you enjoy seafood you have come to the right place. Most of the local restaurants have daily fresh fish specials. The local specialty is grilled sardines. Covering more than 10 km, Essaouira beaches continue all the way to Sim cap. The white sand beaches are magnificent and ideal for romantic walks or running, though, unfortunately, they are not great for swimming. Strong winds and currents deter swimming. Though you will find swimming pools open to non guests in most of the larger hotels in the city. Experienced surfers and water sport lovers come from all over the world to enjoy the conditions in Essaouira.


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  • Club Chamelier

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    Club Chamelier

    Walks, camel training courses. Here all was organised and worked to enable you to assemble, for your greater pleasure, the race, of the camels of the desert. By unforgettable one hour excursions or two days, or in a training course of two days complete im...

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  • Magic Fun Afrika

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    Magic Fun Afrika

    Salam Alaykoum and welcome to MAGIC FUN – Essaouira. We wish you an unforgettable stay with us. We are in The Bay Of Essaouira, on the beach, about 7 min from the medina, 200 meters from the Sofitel, at K-Fé Fanatic place. The 400 m² center offers...

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  • La Maison des Artistes

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    In the old medina of Essaouira, with a panaromic view of the ocean, far higher than the standards of traditional hotel, five rooms and a continuation with terrace to sea within a single framework: original and authentic.

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  • Dar Moha

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    The Creativity of the kitchens of Dar Moha based on the tradition of the Moroccan kitchen is in constant activity. The choice and the freshness of the products ensure the refinement of the combinations of flavours. The kitchen proposes to you to reunite t...

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  • Dar Al Bahar

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    Dar Al Bahar is certainly the name it deserves: the house by the sea. Built on the ramparts of the city of Essaouira in the she faces the ocean and its trade winds. From the terrace the view is one of constant movement, winds breaking against the rocks o...

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  • AIR MOGADOR

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    AIR MOGADOR

    The AIR MOGADOR company will accomodate you within the superb airport infrastructure of the airport of ESSAOUIRA-MOGADOR. This air terminal of local inspiration and recent construction is insulated on a plate to 10 km from the town of Essaouira on the roa...

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  • Ocean Vagabond

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    Ocean Vagabond

    Our nautical base specializes in these three sports which are the windsurf, the kitesurf and surfing: "FULL WATER CONTACT" is one of our currencies. - the Nautique base is located on the beach of Essaouira at 50 M above the line of high tide. We are open ...

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  • La Sultana

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    The garden-fresh aroma of delicious meals and refreshments to surpass the expectations of event he most demanding Epicurean... Elegane and a sense of well-being in perfect harmony in each 'riad' of this timeless 'palace-palais'.

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  • La Mamounia

    Located in Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco

    A culinary artist's palette: spices, aromas, flavours. The joys of conviviality: the pleasures of good company. In the Hotel - Five restaurants offering the tastes of six continents: Marrakech l'Impériale Le Marocain L'Orangeraie L'Itali...

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