Essaouira

Everything on MoroccoMag about Essaouira, for visitors and residents alike.

Cost of living in Essaouira

Blue and white fishing boats moored in Essaouira harbour

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Visiting

A long wall overlooks the ocean and the city

Visiting

Essaouira: A Complete City Guide

Explore the windy coastal city of Essaouira. Our guide covers the ramparts, the port, the art scene, fresh seafood, and tips for visiting year-round.

Kitesurfers on Dakhla Bay

Visiting

Kitesurfing in Morocco: Dakhla and Essaouira Compared

Two very different propositions. A lagoon far down the Atlantic coast, and a working Atlantic town with a choppy bay and serious wave spots outside it.

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Visiting

Mazagan, El Jadida, and Essaouira: Coastal Golf Worth the Detour

A guide to Morocco's Atlantic coast golf, covering the Gary Player-designed Mazagan links and Mogador at Essaouira for serious golfers.

Living

Blue and white fishing boats moored in Essaouira harbour

Living

Living in Essaouira: A Resident Guide

What everyday life in Essaouira is like: where to live, getting around, healthcare, schools, climate, connectivity and the trade-offs of a smaller coastal city.

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Living

Finding English-Speaking Doctors in Morocco

How to find a doctor, clinic or specialist in Morocco who can see you in English, where to look first, what to ask when you book, and what to do if there is no English speaker.

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Living

Where English Speakers Live in Morocco: Anglophone Communities by City

What English-speaking life is like in each main Moroccan city, who tends to make up the community there, and the practical ways people find each other.