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Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira)
Free admission
Essaouira
The Basics
Essaouira Beach is in the ancient city of Mogador, a quiet seaside town encircled by old walls, filled with pretty houses painted white and blue, and home to a UNESCO World Heritage–listed medina.
You can explore Essaouira Beach and Mogador as part of a half-day, full-day, or multi-day private or group tour. Many tours leave from Marrakech and include opportunities to enjoy homegrown Gnawa (Gnaoua) music at cafés of Moulay El Hassan square, explore handicraft markets, and even learn how argan oil is made at a women’s cooperative. Tours may include roundtrip transport from Marrakech, entrance fees, and food and drink; check specific tours for details.
Private Full Day Trip from Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador
$19.61 per adult
Traveler Favorite
Reliable transport to a fab destination
Good transfer. Driver was one of the few people in morocco who knows how to use an indicator, which was great! Prompt, reliable driver in clean, well maintained transportation
and overall pleasant experience. (Essaouira is a welcome break from the chaos of Marrakech btw, well worth a visit to the coast)
Sarah_H, Apr 2024
Things to Know Before You Go
Essaouira Beach is lovely for all types of travelers, especially water sports enthusiasts.
While better suited for water sports than swimming and sunbathing, sunbeds and umbrellas are available for rental during the summer months.
Swimmers and sunbathers looking for maximum relaxation should visit the beach at Diabat, about 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Essaouira.
For walking tours, wear comfortable shoes.
How to Get There
Essaouira Beach is located along Morocco’s Atlantic coast, about 112 miles (180 kilometers) directly west from Marrakech; the drive takes about 2.5 hours. Buses leave several times a day from Marrakech’s main public bus station, Bab Doukkala.
When to Get There
The weather is warm and mild year-round at Essaouira Beach, which is especially popular during the summer months, when the winds are calmer. To avoid crowds at this popular beach destination, visit between March and May or September and November. In June, Essaouira hosts the annual Gnaoua World Music Festival, an eclectic event with music, art, and culture.
Essaouira History
Phoenicians came here in the seventh century BC, stopping at the coastal island of Mogador to rest along their way south. Later, Romans used local marine organisms to make their signature purple Tyrian dye. By 1764, the sultan of Morocco, Sidi Mohamed Abdallah, fortified the city and commissioned ramparts to defend from invaders, and the military would fend off Portuguese pirates from a castle. You can trace these moments of history through the remaining vestiges that add to Essaouira’s charming allure.
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