Morocco · Atlantic coast
Essaouira, Morocco.
A relaxed coastal city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, known for its medina, harbour and long sandy beach.
In the medina
Colour, craft and sea air.
The medina is where I would spend the most time: little lanes lined with woven textiles, painted woodwork and small shops, all with the Atlantic never far away. It is compact enough to explore without a plan, which is part of its charm.
The coast
A slower kind of beach day.
Essaouira’s beach is broad, breezy and made for long walks rather than an all-day sunbed routine. Go down towards evening for the softer light, then head back into the medina for dinner.
My favourite combination
A slow medina morning, the ramparts in the afternoon, then the beach at sunset. It gives you the best contrast of the city in one very easy day.
Explore more
More North Africa guides are on their way.
For now, this is my first visual guide to Morocco’s Atlantic coast.