Essaouira Vacation Rentals

Designed by a French architect in the 18th century, the fortified town of Essaouira boasts sturdy sea walls in addition to being a paradise for water sports. Take a seaside apartment or traditional house for your Essaouira lodging.

Moroccan flavours

You can buy fish (shark, eel, etc.) from the dock and have it cooked at the central market fish stands which also sell spicy harira soup and sandwiches. For Moroccan slow food, try Shyadma's Vegan Food. The atmospheric La Decouverte serves Moroccan fare with a French twist, while Taros, another French-Moroccan restaurant, hosts live music and is popular with the expat crowd.

Laid-back culture town

From Essaouira's walled medina, you can visit the fish market, catch a sunset from Place Moulay Hassan, or check out traditional artisanal crafts at the souks. A short walk along the beach and you'll reach the ruined palace of Dar Sultan. Each June, the medina comes alive with the beats of French and Moroccan rap artists at the GNAOUA World Music Festival.

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