Explore Essaouira

Explore the stunning Essaouira with this fantastic add-on for our Morocco trips!

Trip Addons

Perched on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Essaouira is a cross between North Africa and the Mediterranean. Surrounded by golden-stone city walls, it mixes bright blues and dazzling whitewash with flowing djellabas and the smell of spices. Influences from the Arabs, Africans, Romans and French all blend together to create a mellow, relaxed beach town full of art galleries and creatives.

Add in 300 days of sunshine and constant warm but not baking hot temperatures, and you’ve got the perfect short break destination & the perfect way to finish your trip to Morocco!

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Welcome to Essaouira

You’ll begin your journey at Essaouira when you arrive at your beautiful hotel and settle into your new surroundings.

Day 2 - Explore Essaouira

You have the day free to explore at your leisure, there’s plenty to see and do but start with an amble around the medina.

Browse through the artisan boutique and pick up a souvenir from the souks. If you’re a foodie, learn to cook authentic Moroccan cuisine or eat your way around the town, there are plenty of places to lure you in with the incredible aromas of Moroccan spices lingering in the air.

Day 3 - Soak up the culture

Carry on where you left off yesterday, spend the day visiting art galleries or take a stroll to the bustling fish market at the fishing port. You’ll often find artists and craft stalls along the ramparts that lead to the fishing port, along with a great view across the medina and out to the ocean