Today, standing on the impressive battlements looking out over the line of cannon and on out to sea it is impossible not to think of the history this town has seen and the daily adventures of the local fishing boat crews. If you want to experience Morocco's many faces then you should not miss Essaouira - great as a combination with Marrakech. 

Although the area is very popular and world-renowned for surfers its reputation as Morocco's 'windy city' is exaggerated, in fact the sea breezes are very welcome in the summer months. Essaouira is a charming place for a relaxing break after a hot desert trip, trekking in the Atlas or sightseeing and shopping in Marrakech. The main square is a large open space surrounded on each side respectively by the harbour, town wall, sea wall and has one street leading into town with many restaurants, however, many of the newer restaurants are either near the sea wall and ramparts or along in the port, there is even a popular one right at the end of the harbour which has excellent Calamari. Although, we must admit, it is difficult to go wrong in Essaouira with fresh fish, there are many stalls in the difficult to go wrong in Essaouira with fresh fish, there are many stalls in the harbour displaying the day's catch and an assistant who will gladly barbeque anything you require - seating is communal, just like the stalls in Marrakech's Djemma el Fna.

 Along the sea front south from the port is a very long promenade and a huge beach, there is windsurfing, kite surfing and horse riding on the beach, sometimes you can do camel rides also.

                              Programme 

Departure time is at 08:30 .our Van with its drive (English /French peeking) will be front of your Hotel. 

During the 3 hours drive the driver is always ready to stop wherever and whenever you want...For toilets or take pictures or visit some Berber Galleries and coopiratives .

At 16:00 o’clock you will have horse riding promenade for 1hour.At 17:00 you  will drive back to Marrakech .

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