Essaouira

Bohemian coastal town with blue fishing boats and Morocco's best waves

Highlights

• Gnaoua Music Festival: Annual world-famous festival of Gnaoua and world music in June
• Kitesurf & Windsurf: Constant Atlantic wind makes this Africa's kitesurfing capital
• Skala du Port: Historic cannon bastions with panoramic sea views and the fishing harbour

Top places

• Essaouira Beach
• Ocean Vagabond
• Skala du Port
• Galerie Damgaard