DESTINATIONS

ESSAOUIRA MOROCCO

The ancient fortified town of Essaouira offers a unique mixture of culture and Atlantic sailing conditions. This pretty whitewashed town has been a thriving port for fifteen centuries and is steeped in history, offering an exciting and enchanting holiday destination.

Essaouira has been a magnet for poets, artists and craftsmen since the eighteenth century, so the tiny streets are crammed with local pottery and handicrafts. In the evening the fisherman come back to port in their brightly painted boats, their nets bursting with sardines, and people jostle on the quays to buy the fresh fish. You won’t find anything fresher for dinner

Essaouira is now also becoming a more popular water sports destination and is a great spot for both kiting and surfing from both novice riders through to more experienced riders looking to improve there skills or just have fun in a new spot.

The water is shallow with a sandy bottom and lack of current make it the perfect for beginners, it also offers the more experienced riders a great variety of wave riding and flat riding depending on the swell and wind direction.

For the advanced riders there are a selection of spots in the immediate vicinity: Sidi Kaouki , The Cave and Moulay where Explora run trips daily, we also offer trips further afield to Imessouane and Safi.

Life is easy here and Essaouira offers you a great opportunity to both explore and experience both the culture and outdoor activities.

HOW TO GET HERE

Essaouira is very easy to get to, from the UK you have two options; fly to Marrakech or Agadir both are around two hours drive from Essaouira, we can easily arrange the transfer for you to and from Essaouira or you can rent a car for the duration of your stay. The coach service is also excellent from Marrakech and Agadir if you would prefer which we can easily advice and book for you if required.

Flight to Marrakech:- Easyjet, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia amongst others fly direct

Flights to Agadir:- Easyjet is the main airline

Essaouira also has it own small airport there are regular flights from France and various cities in Morocco.