The souk remains very authentic providing predominantly local people with food and other goods. Other parts are however very touristic differing little from other tourist places all over the mediterenian countries. More

the buzz of the market, the life going on all around More

After the madness of Marrakesh this was just so relaxed. The walk through the medina was pleasant, nobody hassled you to buy and drag you into shops.It was however the same old stuff with a bit of very nice wooden furniture thrown in. We found a lovely little square just off the fruit and veg market where we had lunch... More

Some hassling but not as much as other places. Besides, that's what Morocco is all about. I strongly suggest that travelers save some money for shopping here. It was my last stop and I thought it was going to be all beaches and food, but the shopping is the best in Morocco. More

It's easy to see why Essaouira has become so attractive as a tourist destination. Not only does it have a wonderful sandy beach and a fascinating, bustling fishing harbour, it has its beautiful medina which is on a much smaller scale than the medinas of Marrakech and Fes so rather less intimidating for first-time visitors to Morocco. And although it... More

i really enjoyed been in essaouira its very nice place esayging and outgoing and very friendly peopel way diffrent from crazyness of marrakesh its the place to be More

No problem just wandering. Not a big town but so very comfortable. More

when you walk by 1/2 a steer on a hook, a poultry vendor, and a fish stall, you know you're not in a market for tourists. The main street medina of Essaouira is for the people who live here. Wonderful to see. The tourist goods are off on other streets. More

Much easier to navigate than most souks, with the smell of thuya wood,tajines,leather,spices,and the Gnaoua music always in the distance. Safe,friendly and wonderful merchandise. More