Experience

Essaouira long weekend by the ocean

Essaouira 10–11 Sept 20262 daysby Mohamed
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Wind, fresh fish and the ramparts - an easy escape from Marrakech.

The story

Three hours by bus from Marrakech and a completely different mood: cool ocean breeze, a relaxed medina and the best grilled sardines of the trip.

Day by day, as it happened

2 days · 4 stops

Day 1Thu 10 Sept

Medina and ramparts

  1. Skala de la Ville

    Place Essaouira 17:00 ≈ €0
    Must do

    Cannons, ocean and sunset.

  2. Medina souks

    Activity Essaouira 11:00
    Worth it

    Calmer than Marrakech - no hard selling.

    Tip
    Thuya wood is the local craft; compare a few shops before buying.
Day 2Fri 11 Sept

The port

  1. Fishing port

    Place Essaouira 09:00 ≈ €0
    Must do

    Boats coming in, seagulls everywhere.

  2. Grilled fish stalls

    Food & drink Port of Essaouira 13:00 ≈ €12
    Worth it

    Choose your fish and they grill it in front of you.

    Tip
    Agree the price per kilo before they cook.

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Practical advice

What it cost
≈ €310
Total reported by the traveler for 2 days.

Tips for future travelers

Take the Supratours bus - comfortable and cheap. Book a day ahead on weekends.

Lessons learned

It is windy year-round. Bring a jacket even in summer.

What I would do differently

Stay one more night.

Discussion

Questions about this trip? Ask the traveler.

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