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Essaouira — Atlantic ramparts, seafood & surf
A fortified 18th-century port on Morocco's Atlantic coast, Essaouira is cool, laid-back and famously breezy. Think blue fishing boats, whitewashed ramparts, fresh seafood grills and Gnawa music drifting from every alley.
UNESCO rampartsSeafood grillsKite & wind surfingGnawa music
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What to see
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The Port & Fish Grills
Blue boats, seagulls and open-air grills for the day's catch.
The Medina
Small, flat and easy to navigate — full of art galleries and thuya-wood workshops.
Sidi Kaouki Beach
A 25-minute drive south — long empty beach, perfect for kite and wind surfing.
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Essaouira — good to know
How far is Essaouira from Marrakech?+
Roughly 2.5–3 hours by car (190 km). It's the easiest coastal day-trip or overnight from Marrakech.
When is the best time to visit Essaouira?+
April–October for warm weather. It's windy year-round — great for surf, less ideal for still beach days.