This small city is a fine compromise. The central walled old town, with sturdy seafront ramparts that hold back the Atlantic Ocean's waves, is a maze of wriggling alleys and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The beach yawns out along the coast for over five kilometers, just to the south of the old town walls. Beachgoers should be aware, though, that regular high winds on this stretch of coast make Essaouira unsuitable for sun-slothing vacations. Instead, the beach here is all about water sports.
The beach yawns out along the coast for over five kilometers, just to the south of the old town walls. Beachgoers should be aware, though, that regular high winds on this stretch of coast make Essaouira unsuitable for sun-slothing vacations. Instead, the beach here is all about water sports.
