Essaouira, Morocco

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Videos of Essaouira (1)

Local fish market, Essaouira, Morocco travel video

Travel Blogs from Essaouira (143)

Beach chill out...Moroccan Style, Essaouira, Morocco travel blog
Beach chill out...Moroccan Style
Jul 30, 2006

... miles. Plus it's not that often that Americans get a chance to see a sunset on the Atlantic Ocean! Our time in Essaouira has been pretty much consumed with putting around the town, walking the beach, sampling the local cuisine, lounging in cafes over ...

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Morning Trek and Trip to Essaouira, Essaouira, Morocco travel blog
Morning Trek and Trip to Essaouira
Aug 23, 2006

... art galleries, wood workshops, fisherman and coloured boats all enclosed by ancient walls. My first impressions of Essaouira were very refreshing - definitely a charming, laid back artist's colony with cobblestone streets and massive stone ramparts along ...

A travel blog entry by shanewilson
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Hammam in Essaouira, Essaouira, Morocco travel blog
Hammam in Essaouira
Aug 25, 2006

... bit of a shock. I walked out of the Hammam feeling the cleanest I've ever been and longing for more. In coming to Morocco, you MUST have a Hammam, preferably an upmarket one that I had for about 180 plus 20 dirham tip (30 dollars). Definitely beats the ...

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Nearing the end of Morocco, Essaouira, Safi and El Jadida, Morocco travel blog
Nearing the end of Morocco
Jan 11, 2002

... in the morning, we jumped into another taxi and we went to Agadir, only to jump into another taxi as we were going to Essaouira. Essaouira being an important town on the hippie trail as Jimi Hendrix had stayed here and it was the premier place to surf. Not ...

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Attractions in Essaouira (6)

Essaouira Ramparts
Essaouira Ramparts

Essaouira, Morocco

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These ramparts provide a glimpse into how this old seaport village was fortified against invasion.
Essaouira Fishing Port
Essaouira Fishing Port

Essaouira, Morocco

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As one of Morocco's main fishing centers, Essaouira's port is a major attraction.
Essaouira Fish Market
Essaouira Fish Market

Essaouira, Morocco

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Local fishermen sell their fresh catch at this market each morning.
Medina of Essaouira
Medina of Essaouira

Essaouira, Morocco

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This is the commercial center of this historic seaport town.

Forum Discussions on Essaouira (6)

Gnaoua Music Festival
Posted on Jun 13, 2008, 13:18:50
... you happen to be in Morocco right now, one of the best festivals in the country is the Gnaoua/Gnawa Music festival in Essaouira. By itself, the city of Essaouria is a beautiful sea town 3 hours south of Marrakesh by bus definitely worth visiting any time. ...
I need some advise!
Posted on Jan 14, 2010, 12:32:12
... they have the same living stardarts as you and I, and you wont find anything to experience different from Marbella. Forget Agadir, Essaouira, Magazan and all the great touristy resorts if you want the real thing you must sacrifice your beach dream and go ...
I need some advise!
Posted on Feb 6, 2010, 17:09:43
Essaouira is the perfect place for you to spend your vacation. There are a lot of tourist that time of year as the Gnawa Music Festival starts about that time but its one of those places that can still maintain its cultural integrity despite the number or ...
Can anyone help on advice on travelling in Morocco? - Essaouira, Safi and El Jadida travel question
Posted on Jan 26, 2010, 13:25:06
... get from Marrakech to El Jadida? hi if u are going public transport and you want to see the coast then the only way is to Essaouira by bus CTM or Grand Taxi to bus it to El Jadida if you don't want the coast road then train from Marrakesh to ...

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