Essaouira and its coast is a favourite destination for surfers and windsurfers. But the activities are not only aquatic. Many local excursions can also be envisaged…

Surf, kitesurf and windsurf enthusiasts come from around the world to take advantage of the swell and surf of this region. Essaouira and Sidi-Kaouki are ideal beaches for beginners. Fishing fans will never come home empty handed with such abundant waters. During the hunting season, hunters will be able to find ample game in the region: boars, ducks, partridges, hares and pigeons.

Essaouira is the ideal base to discover this splendid region. Take a day trip or a longer excursion. On foot, on quad, on horseback - its up to you, everything is possible. You can also visit the argan forests on camel for an excursion lasting several days. At the lurching speed of the ship of the deserts, immerse yourself in the villages, take an initiation in pottery, bread baking or traditional cuisine.

Morocco is renowned for its golf courses. A 9-hole course will soon open in Essaouira, the first part of a 36-hole project, entirely designed by the renowned world specialist, Gary Player. With this new course, the old Mogador will have an additional argument for convincing active holiday fans.

Essaouira, a town with a fast growing cultural repertoire and located at the crossroads of different influences, has not forgotten music. Since 2000, the "Printemps Musical des Alizés" celebrates all types of music. For over ten years, at the start of the summer, the town hosts a remarkable festival dedicated to Gnaoua music, which is also open to world music and jazz.