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Luxury Essaouira Holidays

Essaouira (or Mogador, as it was once known) is one of the most fascinating and attractive resorts on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Our luxury hotels in Essaouira range from grand beachfront properties to intimate medina riads. There are so many ways to spend your time in Essaouira, but we can recommend; eating at traditional seafood restaurants, enjoying one of the luxurious local spas, windsurfing or just strolling along the 18th century ramparts and looking out on the Atlantic Ocean. Take a look below at some of our other highlights for a holiday in Essaouira…

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Short Breaks In Essaouira

Only a few hours away from Marrakech, Essaouira is a great place to spend a few days on your holiday to Morocco. Unmissable highlights include taking a walk along the beachfront promenade, bargaining for locally produced trinket boxes and chess sets in the markets, exploring the twisting streets of the old medina and buying fresh fish at the local market and having it cooked for you at one of the city’s outstanding restaurants.

 

Spa Holidays In Essaouira

Its seaside location and relaxed atmosphere make Essaouira an excellent spa holiday destination. A number of our luxury hotels in Essaouira feature spa facilities, but our personal recommendation is the Sofitel Thalassa Marina Smir; with its riad atmosphere, beachfront location, and excellent Thalasso spa, has to be one of the finest spa hotels in Morocco.

 

Watersports In Essaouira

With the long sweeping beach of fine sand to the south of town and the strong prevailing winds, Essaouira is renowned as having some of the best watersports conditions in North Africa. Surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers all flock to the city, and there are plenty of places to rent equipment or take lessons if you want to learn or improve your skills while on holiday in Essaouira.

 

 

Highlights in Essaouira

  • Walk along the beachfront promenade and take in the coastal views

  • Haggle for Thuya hardwood souvenirs in the souk, or enjoy the local fare at the traditional fish market

  • Explore the twists, turns and beautiful architecture of the eighteenth century Medina

  • Try your hand at windsurfing, or just watch the work of the pros from the comfort of a beachside café