The Archive

Practical, first-hand travel writing.

• Is Marrakech Too Hot in Summer, and Is Essaouira a Better Base in July and August?2026-06-27
• What's the Gnaoua Music Scene in Essaouira? What It Is, When the Festival Is, and Where to Hear It Year-Round2026-06-27
• Should I Visit Essaouira from Marrakech? Day Trip or Overnight, and What's There to Do?2026-06-27
• Is Essaouira Worth Visiting? An Honest Verdict2026-06-24
• Hammam in Essaouira: What to Expect, Where to Go & What It Costs2026-06-24
• Is Essaouira Always Windy? When the Wind Is Calmest — An Honest Guide2026-06-20
• Windsurfing vs Kitesurfing in Essaouira — Which Should You Learn?2026-06-01
• Essaouira Festivals Calendar — Gnaoua & Key Events by Month2026-06-01
• Staying at Sidi Kaouki — What to Expect on the Essaouira Coast2026-06-01
• Essaouira Food Guide — What to Eat, Where to Eat It2026-06-01
• Essaouira's Best Photography Spots — Locations, Light & Etiquette2025-12-01
• Essaouira's Blue Fishing Port: What to See, Eat & Photograph2025-11-02
• Essaouira with Kids — Family Travel Guide by Essaouira Tours2025-10-08
• Shopping in Essaouira — Thuya Wood, Argan & How to Bargain2025-09-14
• Diabat & Sidi Kaouki — Essaouira's Wild Beaches: The Complete Guide2025-08-20
• The Moroccan Mint Tea Ritual — History, Etiquette and How It's Made2025-07-01
• Driving the Coast to Essaouira — What Every Visitor Should Know2025-06-12
• The Classic 7-Day Atlantic Coast & Essaouira Itinerary — Day by Day2025-05-05
• Where to Stay in Essaouira — Best Riads & Neighbourhoods2025-04-18
• How Many Days in Essaouira? A Trip-Length Guide2025-04-08
• Essaouira in Summer: The Breezy Coast Escape2025-04-06
• Things to Know Before Visiting Essaouira — Wind, the Medina & Expectations2025-04-01
• Getting to & Around Essaouira — Buses from Marrakech, Taxis & the Walkable Medina2025-03-29
• Essaouira on a Budget — Real Daily Costs & Money-Saving Tips2025-03-22
• The Best Time to Visit Essaouira — A Month-by-Month Guide2025-03-20
• What to Pack for Essaouira — A Seasonal Packing List2025-02-14
• Is Essaouira Safe in 2026? An Honest Traveller's Guide2025-01-10
• Essaouira in a Weekend: Ramparts, Port, Seafood and the Wind2024-09-28
• Marrakech to Essaouira Day Trip: The Coast, Argan Road & What to Expect2024-09-03
• Essaouira Seafood & Tagine: What to Order at the Port and Beyond2024-08-15
• Walking the Ramparts: A Guide to Essaouira's Skala and Sea Walls2024-07-08
• How to Haggle in Essaouira's Souks — Etiquette, Prices and Phrases2024-06-20
• Essaouira Coast Camps Explained — Simple Beach Stays vs Eco-Lodges2024-05-12
• Essaouira in Three Days — A Practical Itinerary2024-04-05
• How Much to Tip in Essaouira — A Practical Guide2024-03-10

Experiences, sights and neighbourhoods.

• Things to Do in Essaouira
• Things to Do in Marrakech
• Things to Do in Agadir
• Things to Do in Taghazout
• Things to Do in Taroudant
• Essaouira in 2 Days: A Relaxed Weekend Itinerary
• Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: Is It Worth It?
• Surf & Kitesurf in Essaouira: A Wind-Sports Guide
• Essaouira with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
• Essaouira in a Day: A One-Day Plan
• Essaouira Medina: A Walking Guide
• Essaouira Beaches: A Coast Guide
• Essaouira Seafood & Food Guide
• Essaouira Photography Spots
• Diabat & the Dunes: A Half-Day from Essaouira
• Sidi Kaouki: Surf, Sand & a Seaside Shrine
• Gnaoua & Music in Essaouira
• Argan Co-operatives near Essaouira
• Day Trips from Essaouira
• Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech
• Imsouane: A Surf Village South of Essaouira
• Sidi Ifni & Legzira: Morocco's Art-Deco South Coast
• Essaouira for Couples: A Romantic Coast
• Windsurfing in Essaouira: The Wind City of Africa
• Art & Galleries in Essaouira: A Creative City Guide
• Skala de la Ville: Visiting Essaouira's Sea Ramparts
• Essaouira Fishing Port (Skala du Port): A Visitor's Guide
• Île de Mogador & the Îles Purpuraires: An Essaouira Guide
• The Mellah & Jewish Heritage of Essaouira: A Walking Guide
• Essaouira Thuya Woodwork & Marquetry Guide
• Gnaoua World Music Festival Guide (Essaouira)
• Essaouira After Dark: Evenings & Live Music
• Essaouira Beach Camel & Horse Rides: A Guide
• The History & Founding of Mogador: How Essaouira Was Built

Plan the trip — when, where and how.

• The Best Time to Visit Morocco
• Is Morocco Safe to Visit?
• Morocco Visa & Entry Requirements
• What to Pack for Morocco
• Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
• Getting Around Morocco
• Moroccan Food & Drink
• Morocco Etiquette & Customs
• Morocco Itinerary: 7 Days
• Morocco Itinerary: 10 Days
• SIM Cards & Internet in Morocco
• Travelling in Morocco During Ramadan
• Morocco for Women Travellers
• Morocco with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
• Morocco Photography Guide
• Moroccan Arabic & French Phrases for Travellers
• Morocco Honeymoon Guide
• Morocco Itinerary: 14 Days — The Grand Two-Week Route
• Sahara Desert Tour Guide: Merzouga, Chigaga & Zagora
• Trekking the Atlas Mountains: Toubkal, Imlil & Beyond
• Surfing in Morocco: Taghazout, Agadir & Imsouane
• Things to Do in Marrakech: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Fes: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Chefchaouen: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Essaouira: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Agadir: The Essential Guide
• Shopping in the Souks: What to Buy, Fair Prices & Tips
• Things to Do in Rabat: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Tangier: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Casablanca: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Ouarzazate: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Meknes: The Essential Guide
• Morocco in Winter: What to Expect & Where to Go
• Morocco in Summer: Heat, Coast & What Still Works
• Marrakech to Merzouga: Routes, Times & Transport Options
• Morocco Solo Travel: An Honest Guide
• Morocco Family Itinerary: 10 Days with Children
• How Many Days Do You Need in Morocco?
• Best Time to Visit Marrakech
• Best Time to Visit the Sahara in Morocco
• Morocco Travel Checklist: Everything to Do Before You Go
• Getting from Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Your Destination
• Morocco Travel Insurance: What You Need & Why
• eSIMs for Morocco: The Traveller's Guide to Staying Connected
• Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Morocco?
• What to Wear in Morocco: Dress Code for Travellers
• Morocco Public Holidays & Festivals
• Best Beaches in Morocco
• Where to Stay in Morocco: Riads, Hotels & Desert Camps
• Moroccan Souvenirs: What to Buy & Where
• Morocco with a Baby or Toddler: A Practical Guide
• Morocco Road Trip Guide: Routes, Tips & What to Expect
• Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech: The Complete Route Guide
• Best Time to Visit Fes: Weather, Crowds & What to Expect
• Morocco Camel Trekking: How to Plan the Perfect Sahara Ride
• Moroccan Cooking Classes: What to Expect & Where to Book
• Best Time to Visit Chefchaouen: Season, Weather & Practical Tips

Day-by-day routes you can follow.

• Essaouira Weekend: 2 Days in the Windy City
• Essaouira Itinerary: 3 Slow Days by the Atlantic
• Marrakech & Essaouira: 5 Days, Red City to the Coast
• Essaouira Surf & Wind Week: 7 Days on the Bay
• Atlantic Coast Road Trip: 6 Days, Essaouira to El Jadida
• Essaouira & Sahara: 8 Days, Coast to Dunes
• Family Essaouira: 4 Days With Kids on the Coast
• Essaouira Honeymoon: 5 Romantic Days by the Sea
• Gnaoua Festival: 4 Days of Music in Essaouira
• Essaouira & the Wild Atlantic Coast: 3 Days South & North

Honest side-by-side decisions.

• Essaouira vs Agadir: Walled Atlantic Port or Sun-Resort Coast?
• Essaouira Day Trip vs Overnight From Marrakech: Which Is Worth It?
• Windsurfing vs Kitesurfing in Essaouira: Which Should You Learn?
• Essaouira vs Asilah: Which Walled Atlantic Town Should You Visit?
• Riad vs Beach Hotel in Essaouira: Where Should You Stay?
• Essaouira in Summer vs Winter: When Should You Go?
• Sidi Kaouki vs Essaouira Town Beach: Which Stretch of Sand?
• Essaouira vs Taghazout: Gnawa Port or Surf Village?
• Essaouira vs Oualidia: Windy Port or Calm Lagoon?
• Essaouira vs Marrakech: Atlantic Calm or Imperial Buzz?
• Essaouira vs Chefchaouen: Atlantic Blue or Mountain Blue?
• Essaouira vs El Jadida: Two Walled Atlantic Ports Compared
• Diabat vs Essaouira Medina: Where Should You Base Yourself?
• Camel Ride vs Quad Bike on the Essaouira Coast: Which Excursion?
• Essaouira vs Sidi Ifni: Which Atlantic Morocco Town Is for You?
• Essaouira from Marrakech: Private vs Group Day Trip
• Essaouira vs Dakhla: Which Moroccan Kite Coast Should You Choose?
• Essaouira vs Imsouane: Kite-and-Culture Port or Long-Wave Surf Village?
• Essaouira Medina vs Beach: Where Should You Base Yourself?

Cities, deserts and the coast.

• Marrakech
• Fes
• Chefchaouen
• Sahara & Merzouga
• Essaouira
• Atlas Mountains
• Tangier
• Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou
• Casablanca
• Rabat
• Meknes
• Agadir
• Dadès & Todra Gorges
• Ouzoud Falls
• Agafay Desert
• Ourika Valley
• Asilah
• Zagora
• Imlil
• Taroudant
• Taghazout
• Ifrane
• Dakhla
• Skoura
• Tinghir
• Oualidia
• Volubilis & Moulay Idriss
• Midelt
• Sidi Ifni
• El Jadida
• Azrou
• Moulay Bousselham
• Tétouan
• Tafraout
• Mirleft
• Larache
• Béni Mellal
• Rissani
• M'Hamid el Ghizlane
• Aït Bougmez Valley
• Akchour
• Saïdia

Private, tailor-made journeys.

• The Medina & the Skala Ramparts
• Coastal Essaouira & Argan Road
• Essaouira & the Atlantic Escape
• Atlantic Edge — Essaouira & Oualidia
• Sidi Kaouki Beach Day
• Kitesurf & Windsurf in the Alizés
• Diabat & the Borj el Berod Ruins
• Thuya Woodwork & Gnaoua Music
• Quad & Buggy in the Coastal Dunes
• Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech
• The Argan Road & Climbing Goats