Essaouira & Sidi Kaouki travel guides

Practical guides to Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki and the Atlantic coast: where to stay, seasons and wind, beaches, medina walks and family tips, by Tigmi Berber.

What is a riad: an inner courtyard with cypress wood at a contemporary riad in Morocco

What Is a Riad? Meaning, Architecture and How to Choose One

What is a riad? Discover the meaning of the word, the architecture of Morocco's courtyard houses, riad vs dar vs hotel, and how to

Argan countryside near Essaouira, home to many argan oil cooperatives

Visiting an Argan Oil Cooperative near Essaouira: What to Know

Visiting an argan oil cooperative near Essaouira? Learn how argan oil is made, how to spot genuine oil, fair prices and ethical ti

Cour intérieure inspirée des riads, avant de visiter la médina d'Essaouira

Visiter la médina d'Essaouira : itinéraire à pied et incontournables

Visiter la médina d'Essaouira à pied : remparts, port, souks, Mellah et portes historiques. Itinéraire, horaires conseillés et ast

Essaouira wind blowing over the wide beach of Sidi Kaouki

Essaouira Wind: When the Alizé Blows and How to Plan Around It

Why is Essaouira so windy? Learn when the alizé trade wind blows, how strong it gets, and how to plan beach days, surf and kite se

Essaouira day trip from Marrakech: Berber-style riad on the Atlantic coast

Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: Is It Worth It or Should You Stay?

Planning an Essaouira day trip from Marrakech? See drive times, transport options, a realistic schedule and why one or two nights

Coucher de soleil depuis un rooftop près d'Essaouira, la meilleure période pour partir

Quand partir à Essaouira ? Météo, vent et saisons mois par mois

Quand partir à Essaouira ? Températures, vent, eau, foule et festivals mois par mois pour choisir la meilleure période selon vos e

Where to stay in Essaouira: a contemporary riad in the countryside near Sidi Kaouki

Where to Stay in Essaouira: Medina, Beachfront or Sidi Kaouki?

Where to stay in Essaouira? We compare the medina, the beachfront, Diabat, Ghazoua and Sidi Kaouki by noise, budget and vibe. Find