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Flights: Cheap airfare to Essaouira (arriving in Rabat, Morocco - Sale)

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 14 attractions in Essaouira
Attraction type: All terrain vehicle trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 14 attractions in Essaouira

Zouina-cheval organises authentic horse riding and camel riding day trips and overnight camp based horse treks. Our trips allow participants to gain insight into the Moroccan way of life through contact with Moroccans and experience the unspoilt beauty and nature of the country. Rides from 1h to all day long on the beach.

Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 14 attractions in Essaouira

Come discover the secrets of Moroccan gastronomy and be initiated into the delights of one of the best cuisine in the world. By small groups (8 persons maximum) and supervised by our Moroccan cooks, Madada's half-day workshops teach each participant how to prepare a traditional meal that one can then easily reproduce at home. At the end of the session you'll gather in our oriental living room and enjoy the dishes you've prepared.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 14 attractions in Essaouira

Discover the Natural Environnement of Essaouira! You can discover the Argan Woods, the Thuya Forests, and the unimagined world of the Dunes… take mint tea in a berber village, and learn the secrets of a unique and irreplaceable ecosystem at your own pace. Our rangers will give you a guided tour and share their knowledge of the region, on nature trails.

Attraction type: Nature center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 14 attractions in Essaouira
Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 14 attractions in Essaouira

The Medina of Essaouira (formerly "Mogador") is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed city, as an example of a late-18th century fortified town, as transferred to North Africa. The fishing harbour, suffering

Attraction type: Historic site; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 14 attractions in Essaouira

These ramparts provide a glimpse into how this old seaport village was fortified against invasion.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 14 attractions in Essaouira
Attraction type: Antique shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 14 attractions in Essaouira

As one of Morocco’s main fishing centers, Essaouira’s port is a major attraction.

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 14 attractions in Essaouira

Local fishermen sell their fresh catch at this market each morning.

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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Ranch de Diabat, located in the small village Diabat near Essauira, arranges tours of high quality with camels or horses - and it can be for 2 hours or it can be for several days.  If you want it, you

Attraction type: Ranch
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ESSAOUIRA NAUTIQUE is a school of kite surfing and surfing in one of the most attractive of the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Essaouira is a city with ideal conditions for all water sports, as well as to tour its streets and discover its charms and therefore has become an essential level of any trip to Morocco.The school is located in Riad Zahra hotel which is located just a few steps from the beach and is available to anyone who wants to learn or improve surfing or kitesurfing in the city called the trade winds.The courses are offered in Spanish, German, English, Arabic and French.

Attraction type: Sports complex
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Shop Fair Trade and Solidarity Bake sale Moroccan and Moroccan handicrafts made by women of the association and various cooperatives (argan oil, slippers, jewelry, honey, etc. ...). If you want to discover Moroccan cooking, you can take lessons. The sale of products allows the association AFBK provide literacy classes.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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