What to do in Essaouira

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Essaouira Attractions

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  • The activities in Essaouira are not only topnotch, but they won't bust your budget. We have 111 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $7 . Get your favourite activities and day trips on Expedia Canada at a great value, and you'll still have money for a top hotel or luxurious dinner while you're in town.
  • Essaouira is popular among sightseers similar to yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for the next trip to the area to get a taste of local history and culture and find the top activities. The most popular things to do can earn the enthusiasm of even well-versed globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes an impressive array of culturally themed tours and opportunities for excitement. With unique ways to discover the best this area has to give like a Small-Group Gnawa Music Tour, there is an abundance of selections to choose from when you browse the finest tours here at Expedia Canada.

Our activities are the best way to organize your holiday. You'll need a game plan to fully explore Essaouira, especially when you long to include lots of exciting activities. And it's clear that you're someone who likes to get out and about—you're excited to get out and see what life is like for locals. You're eager to sign up for the top activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book professional regional tours on Expedia Canada, and you don't need a map.


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The Port of Essaouira is not only home to many fishing boats and vessels, it is a popular tourist attraction and has a significant and interesting history attached to it. Fishing is done for local distribution and plays a significant role in the atmosphere and lure to the port. The Essaouira port is not used for commercial traffic and this has enabled it to retain its authenticity and breathtaking charm.

Medina

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Medina is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum.

Medina
Port

Essaouira Coast

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Essaouira Coast is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Essaouira Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Essaouira Coast
Learn to cook Moroccan style at L'Atelier Madada cookery school, attached to an Essaouira restaurant. You'll learn to make Moroccan mint tea and cook two courses – first person to book gets to choose the menu but it might be a tagine, couscous or pastilla – then get to eat it all.

Classes run from 10.30am–3pm and cost 500 MAD.

Read more at: http://www.ontheluce.com/2014/04/10/moroccan-cookery-class-at-latelier-madada-essaouira/

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Ahl Agadir

Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Dar Souiri or Bab Sba while you're exploring the area.

Ahl Agadir
Blue Boats

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
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Quartier des Dunes

When in Quartier des Dunes, you can plan a visit to Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier des Dunes
There are no tips for visitors or photographers. Every street has at least one good shot or a sweet treat in.

Mellah

Travelers like the historic sites in Mellah, and Fish Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mellah

 

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