About Essaouira
Essaouira is a very old settlement located in Morocco, on the coast of Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by the walls protecting its historical structure, the historical city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Having a natural gulf, Essaouira is significantly protected from the waves thanks to the Isles Pupuraires.
The city having natural beaches in the south of the port also offers swimming and sunbathing opportunity. However, it should be kept in mind that this coast is completely submerged during the morning hours because of the tide effects and becomes a very wide coast in the afternoon. Windsurfing is a very popular activity in the city since it has appropriate natural conditions for this activity. Windsurfers from all over the world visit the city every year.
The city is under the effect of semi-arid and Mediterranean climate. In Essaouira which has a very low precipitation all the year round, the temperature is calculated as 14-20 degrees in average. The wind is effective during all seasons.
Fishing is one of the most important economical activities of the city. In addition, the city is the center of argan oil production. Wood engraving is a handicraft performed for many centuries in the city. The most beautiful souvenirs that can be bought in the city are these handicrafts.
In this fishing town, the richness of seafood is eye-catching. In addition to fish species, the diversity of sea shells is also very high. It is always possible to find fresh seafood in the city.
The city, which first appeared in the Othello movie of Orson Welles, has been recently used in one of the scenes of the world-famous series the Game of Thrones, and its popularity in terms of tourism has significantly increased.
Regular flights to Paris and Casablanca as well as domestic flights are performed from the small airport, which is about 8 km of the city center.
