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VisitUNESCO-listed medina, ramparts facing the Atlantic, the blue fishing port, a huge beach and the villages around: here is what to see in Essaouira, with visit durations, opening hours and tips verified on site.
ActivitiesKitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoil, horse riding on the beach, quad, hammam, yoga, cooking classes: every activity in Essaouira, with schools, spots, prices and the best season.
EventsGnaoua Festival, MOGA, Printemps des Alizés, Andalousies Atlantiques, concerts, exhibitions, souks: everything happening in Essaouira, month by month, with verified dates.
StayMedina riads, beachfront hotels, guesthouses, surf camps and apartments: where to stay in Essaouira for your budget and plans.
Eat & drinkGrilled fish at the port, medina restaurants, cafés and rooftops, bars and nights out: where to eat and go out in Essaouira, verified addresses.
NewsEssaouira news: festivals, openings, water sports, city and tourism, verified and dated.
GuidesGetting there from Marrakech, the airport, when to go, budget, money, SIM cards, safety: practical answers to plan a stay in Essaouira.
Weather & windWind, wave and tide forecasts for the bay, Moulay Bouzerktoune and Sidi Kaouki, plus month-by-month climate: when the wind blows in Essaouira.

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Essaouira bay (beach)

The city’s main beach: a forgiving kite and windsurf spot, flat water at low tide, thermal wind in the afternoon.

updated on 18 September 2026

Walkers on Essaouira beach, wind and spray — Essaouira bay© Adam Harangozó · Wikimedia Commons

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