Blue fishing boats in the port of EssaouiraBlue fishing boats in the port of Essaouira
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Essaouira

Wind, ramparts and blue boats on the Atlantic.

From MarrakechAbout 190 km · 3 h
UNESCOMedina listed in 2001
Best monthsAll year
How longA day or two
In short

Essaouira is a fortified port on the Atlantic about 3 hours west of Marrakech, with a white and blue medina listed by UNESCO in 2001, ramparts facing the ocean, a lively fishing harbour and a long windy beach.

Why go

Four reasons to go

01The Skala ramparts

Cannons and sea views over the rocks.

02The blue boats

The fishing harbour at its busiest in the morning.

03A calm medina

White walls, blue doors, galleries and cafés.

04The beach

Long, windy, perfect for walking and kitesurfing.

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Before you go

Essaouira, the practical side

Getting there

About 3 hours from Marrakech by road.

When to go

All year; the wind is strongest in summer.

Eating

Grilled fish at the harbour stalls.

On our tours

As a day trip or part of a custom tour.

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