Essaouira is a city of pirates and adventurers, where each corner hides a storey of betrayal and bravery, love and rivalry, incredible adventures and triumphs. This town, loved by musicians and artists from across the globe, has squares and streets alive with music, acrobats flipping in the air as you read, and Africans dancing to concerts by the roaring ocean at night.
Essaouira’s fishing port bustles with life and offers an impressive market of ocean treasures—it’s vibrant, authentic, and even a bit rough around the edges.
A favourite for filmmakers, films like Game of Thrones, Othello, Phaedra, and Kingdom of Heaven were filmed here. It’s also an endless coastline of empty beaches, perfect for an early morning horse ride towards dunes and waterfalls. But what truly makes Essaouira unforgettable is the ocean, the sun, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and the warm smiles of everyone you meet. Essaouira’s charm will stay with you forever!
We’ll meet you in Essaouira (with transfer options from any city) and climb the fortress walls for an unforgettable view, stroll through the “Royal” and Jewish Quarters, visit a synagogue, and wander through sunless alleys. We’ll learn to read the language of jewellery, symbols in carpets and tattoos, and explore African rituals.
In the harbour, we’ll sample fresh oysters, sea urchins, crabs, and octopus, and wander into art galleries and antique shops filled with treasures. Together, we’ll learn to play musical instruments, call for rain or eternal luck, create our own mosaic and argan oil, and discover the secrets of bargaining so that both you and the seller leave smiling.
Our journey will cover everything—history, culture, daily life, the economy, and social shifts. We’ll explore endangered cultures and how polytheistic traditions and Islam coexist. We’ll discuss the stories of piracy and epic journeys. Did you know that a passion for fashion could cost you your life? Ever wonder how to trade a piece of fabric for a palace in Rome or arrange a meeting in the desert?
All this and more will unfold in our tour of Essaouira, ending with a glass of delightful Moroccan wine on a terrace with a magnificent view.
