{"id":11639,"date":"2026-03-04T18:13:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purlife-maroc.com\/web2025\/essaouira\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:50:42","slug":"essaouira","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purlife-maroc.com\/en\/destinations\/essaouira\/","title":{"rendered":"Essaouira"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover Essaouira
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Morocco between medina and sea<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Discover
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Morocco between medina and sea<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The blue pearl<\/h1><\/div>

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Coastal paradise & artists\u2019 town<\/p>\n<\/div>

Summer feeling all year round<\/p>\n<\/div>

The blue pearl on the ocean, approximately 2 and a half hours from Marrakesh. The beautiful sleeping city. Wind City Africa. Essaouira, the town of 80,000 inhabitants on Morocco\u2019s Atlantic coast, has many nicknames. Its historic medina \u2013 a UNESCO World Heritage Site \u2013 with its mysterious, winding alleyways and harbour has remained true to its original character. Only very gradually has the spectacle of everyday Arab life changed here over time.<\/p>\n

Art and culture. Sport and nature. Combined with the magic of the oriental way of life and the warmth of its people. Discover Essaouira individually: the city by the sea where longing lives \u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Climate<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
The average temperature in Essaouira ranges, depending on the season, between 18 and 28 \u00b0C. The climate is dry. Due to its location on the Atlantic coast, the air is always in motion, and at times strong winds provide pleasant cool air. The best time to visit Essaouira is from September to May, when the wind blows a little less strongly and temperatures are moderate.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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1. Dreamy seaside resort<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>

Breathe in the vastness of the ocean and the fresh sea breeze.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2. A feast for the eyes<\/div><\/div>

Stroll along the 5 km-long promenade on the Atlantic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3. Shopping for all the senses<\/div><\/div>

Traditional craftsmanship, art and local specialities in the souks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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4. The taste of the sea<\/div><\/div>

Try freshly grilled fish from the small stands at the harbour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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5. Live music events<\/div><\/div>

Visit colourful festivals ranging from classical music to Gnaoua and jazz.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A fully preserved old town<\/strong><\/p>\n

Essaouira's medina has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Surrounded by historic city walls lies a mystical-looking labyrinth of narrow alleyways and souks where, alongside fresh seafood, you can find vegetables, spices, fish, meat and traditional health and beauty products such as argan oil.<\/p>\n

The best view is from the<\/span>\u00a0Skala de la Kasbah<\/span>!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>City beach<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Essaouira beach between ocean and medina<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honey-coloured. Wide. A fresh sea breeze and the rolling waves of the Atlantic. Endless blue on the horizon. Essaouira\u2019s beach promenade begins directly at the harbour and stretches for around 5 kilometres. South of the beach, a desert-like dune landscape unfolds.<\/p>\n

Swimming and water sports?
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Surfers\u2019 paradise<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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One of Morocco\u2019s top surf hotspots<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the Windy City, Essaouira is naturally one of Morocco\u2019s top surfing destinations. Favourite spots for windsurfers and kitesurfers are Moulay Bouzerktoun (around 30 minutes north of Essaouira) and Sidi Kaouki (around 30 minutes south of Essaouira). Here, the Atlantic becomes an adventurous sporting playground.<\/p>\n

Gigantic waves.
\nThe motto: Push beyond your limits \u2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Golf de Mogador: a masterpiece on the Atlantic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designed by golfing legend Gary Player, Golf de Mogador in Essaouira has held a firm place among Africa\u2019s finest golf resorts since opening. As a regular host of international professional tournaments such as the Open de Mogador, the club underlines its reputation as one of Morocco\u2019s premier golfing addresses.<\/p>\n

Follow in the footsteps of the pros.
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Story & facts<\/div><\/div>

The Atlantic coastal and harbour town of Essaouira is considered one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in Morocco. The city has a cosmopolitan flair that has attracted creatives, free spirits and well-known artists since the 1960s. Over time, different cultures and historical events have left their traces in its corners and alleyways, walls and architecture, music and art, cuisine and even language. This tangible cultural diversity gives Essaouira its very special charm. <\/p>\n<\/div>