I am planning a beach holiday, but I want it to be different. I heard that Essaouira, Morocco is a great place to go for water sports as it is also located close to Marrakesh. What is it about the place that draws water sports enthusiasts and where is it located?
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Essaouira (Essa-we-rah) makes participating in water sports an exciting activity. Not only does the Moroccan culture provide visitors with a unique escape, the place is also a mecca for people who love to actively engage in beach-type sports.
Located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, Essaouira is also called the “Windy City.” Therefore, that attribute is not just directed to Chicago.
The port city and resort feature a medina (old town section) that is surrounded by ramparts (constructed in the 1700s) known as the Skala de la Kasbah. Along with ocean views, you will be rewarded, if you like to kitesurf, windsurf, or surf, with the city’s strong trade winds.
Essaouira once was a working port. Now, it is a beach resort destination – one that allows you to go back to another place and time while experiencing the exhilarating waves produced by the warm and continual breezes.
The best way to visit Essaouira is to travel by bus from Marrakesh to the colorful seaside town of Essaouira. Doing so can give you the full Moroccan experience.
A 3-hour luxury coach ride can be taken via one of the main 2 tour companies – CTM or Supratours. Buses run several times a day between Marrakesh and Essaouira.
