Essaouira
The charming place Essaouira is also called the ' pearl of the Atlantic Ocean' or the 'windcity of Africa'. The West-Moroccan city is known by its fairytale medina, the pittoresque blue and white painted houses and the busy fisshing harbour.
The many streetsellers and artists make this place their own. The medina of Essaouira is an oase of colours and scents and is listed in the world heritage list of Unesco.
The wide beach attracts every year a lot of tourists. Europeans and Morrocans spend their holiday at the beach. The place is also a popular spot for kitesurfers.
Every year in June there is the Gnaoua or world music festival. A special event with plenty of visitors.
There is also a wide range of restaurants. From fishrestaurants to Moroccan fastfood and local restaurants with traditional dishes. There is something for everybody!
Essaouira breaths peace. This relaxed feeling gives the place a nature of its own.
Sometimes you'll have these places that inspire you and which make you think: "I will come back." This happens in Essaouira. Come and let Essaouira (called 'Swirra') stimulate all your senses.
The charming place Essaouira is also called the ' pearl of the Atlantic Ocean' or the 'windcity of Africa'. The West-Moroccan city is known by its fairytale medina, the pittoresque blue and white painted houses and the busy fisshing harbour.
The many streetsellers and artists make this place their own. The medina of Essaouira is an oase of colours and scents and is listed in the world heritage list of Unesco.
The wide beach attracts every year a lot of tourists. Europeans and Morrocans spend their holiday at the beach. The place is also a popular spot for kitesurfers.
Every year in June there is the Gnaoua or world music festival. A special event with plenty of visitors.
There is also a wide range of restaurants. From fishrestaurants to Moroccan fastfood and local restaurants with traditional dishes. There is something for everybody!
Essaouira breaths peace. This relaxed feeling gives the place a nature of its own.
Sometimes you'll have these places that inspire you and which make you think: "I will come back." This happens in Essaouira. Come and let Essaouira (called 'Swirra') stimulate all your senses.
Dar Europa zina can help you organise many activities such as quad/buggy rides, car hire, camel/horse trips and hammam visit.
Diabat
Just outside of Essaouira you find the quiet place of Diabat. Rumors say Jimi Hendrix has had dinner here in the year 1969 after a visit of Essaouira. All fishrestaurants claim that the guitarist visited their restaurant. True or not..nobody knows. You can reach Diabat along the beach in an aproximately 20 minute walk.
Sidi Kaouki
Also the nearby beach of Sidi Kaouki is worth a visit. On the beach there are a lot of activities such as windsurfing, horseback riding, cameltrips and monogliding.
"Escape the ordinary.. Experience Essaouira."
Dar Europa zina
Rue Draa 26,
Essaouira, Marokko
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[email protected]
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tel: +32(0)493185250
tel: +32(0)471659963
Rue Draa 26,
Essaouira, Marokko
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[email protected]
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tel: +32(0)493185250
tel: +32(0)471659963