A calming sea-side town renowned for it’s wonderful markets, beautiful beaches and slow atmosphere, the city of Essaouira is located on the Atlantic Coast of Morocco and can be easily reached from Marrakech within a day. The walls of the city are white-washed, reminiscent of greek villages, and the architecture is both inherently Moroccan but Portuguese influenced. The city is full of activities, from horse-riding to relaxing at one of the exquisite cafes or restaurants that like the city’s streets to getting amongst the fresh produce and craft markets of the town. You can either spend the day relaxing here, taking in the ocean air, or you can stay overnight in a beautiful riad within the walled city that offers fantastic views across the ocean.