Essaouira, Morocco

For surfing enthusiasts, you should visit the City of Essaouira, Morocco, known as the City of winds. Here is an overview of the City of Essaouira,

 

About the City

Essaouira is a Moroccan city on the Atlantic Ocean, 130 kilometers from Safi in the Marrakesh-Safi region.

the Climate

Essaouira is famous for its high winds, which is the nickname it is called (the City of winds), and this wind allows surfers to enjoy their sport on its beaches.

 

Tourism

Tourism is an important sector of the City, especially in peak times (Summer, Gnaoua and World Music Festival).

The city of Essaouira is characterized by the appropriate infrastructure, such as traditional hotels (Riyadh) or modern (classified hotels) and restaurants. And what attracts tourists to it (sea sports). Also due to its geographical location, located between two tourist areas in the tourism sector in Morocco (Agadir and Marrakesh), Essaouira has occupied a tourist site.

Due to its mild climate compared to other cities, especially Marrakesh, the eastern neighbor of Essaouira, which heats up during the summer.

 

fishing

Sea fishing is an old activity in Essaouira. The abundance of fisheries is an important reason for attracting modern fishing companies on the one hand, and creating job opportunities for traditional fishermen on the one hand. Essaouira is famous for its sardines (especially in summer), mackerel and shrimp.

 Transportation

Essaouira has small taxis operating within the urban area of ​​the city, and large taxis operating within the city's regional area.

 

Air Transport

Essaouira Mogador Airport is located 17 km from the City center, and it takes about 20 minutes to get there. It is characterized by ease of Travel procedures and manages domestic and international flights.

Milestones

Essaouira Castle (Old Town)

The city of Essaouira or the old city of Essaouira or Mogador in its original name. It joined the list of World Heritage Sites in Morocco in 2001, when it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mogador Island

Mogador Island off the coast of Essaouira

This site is a small island located near the city of Essaouira, and is considered one of the important Phoenician sites in the western Mediterranean. Archaeological excavations conducted on the island revealed the presence of archaeological remains represented in pottery vessels and excavations dating back to an ancient time.

 

Moulay El Hassan Square

It is a city square overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, close to the port and the beach.

 

The Culture

Gnaoua and World Music Festival: An annual festival that joins every year in Essaouira.

The festival initially started with a carnival in the streets of the old city, during which a group of bands such as Gnaoua, Issawa and other traditional music performed their traditional songs in the midst of a large crowd. Famous international teams participate in this festival.