Travel guide

Essaouira

Windy Atlantic fortress town

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Budget · ~$50/day📍 Morocco

About Essaouira

A breezy Atlantic port with a Portuguese fort, blue fishing boats, and some of North Africa's best windsurfing — a mellow counterpoint to Marrakech.

Skala rampartsFishing portWindsurfingArgan oil cooperativesCamel ride on beachMoulay Bouzerktoun windsurfingDiabat ruinsSidi Kaouki beach

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Grilled sardinesFish tagineSeafood pastillaBerber couscous

Walk medina; taxis for beach access.

Windsurfing season May–September — winds are serious.

Very safe.

Low-key — Taros Café for sunset.