The Medina is lovely wide channels with lots of shops and stores to check out and not the intense selling that you get in Marrakesh. Lots of nice places to eat but note many of the restaurants do not sell alcohol, so do your research first if you want a glass of wine with your dinner

A lively place, but I didn´t get lost in this Medina, thanks to our tour provider Desert Dream 4x4. But I have to admit, after a while, I was glad to escape to the beach, where we had some more quiet time and a lot of wind in or hair. Essaouira is really a windy city! However, I like the... More

A really interesting medina that initially seems like a maze but is relatively easy to find your way around after a couple of visits. Some of the main routes are busy and quite touristy (and others busy with locals) but down the side streets things are quieter and more low key. There's a wide selection of products on offer (at... More

The medina is lovely and typical. Get lost in the cobbled streets filled with oriental smells and great shopping! Highly recommended!

Essaouira is great for a few days of chillout in your trip around Morocco. The Medina has a different feeling than the other bigger cities as Marrakech, houses are white painted, easy to orientate, so you won't get lost, and you don't have the touts offering fake help all the time after the tourist to cheat. The city has superb... More

This is a very good place to walk around. Comparing to the medina in Marakech, it's less crowdy and smaller thus making your trip there easier.

We went here for a day's excursion from Marrakesh. I actually liked it better because it was quieter and there was less hassle from locals trying to sell you things. The harbour was amazing - totally full of bright blue fishing boats. And there were cats and kittens everywhere. I don't know why - but whilst cats in places like... More

You can't get lost like you can in Marrakech. Some good buys to be had in the souks, the harbour is bustling and picturesque and the architecture is lovely too. A very lovely place for a relaxing end to a holiday.

Essaouira is an amazing place for those who love a bit of culture... the medina is an excellent way to see how the culture and day to day life in Morooco blend with history