“Essaouira is the original hippy hangout with spice on the sea breeze”

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Say Essaouira (es-Sweera) slowly. Sounds like the sea breeze hissing…

A hippy hangout where surfers come to catch waves and smoke, this place is Marrakech’s laid back cousin.

Honey coloured ramparts shield the UNESCO medina (they filmed some of GOT here). Pick a fish from the stalls by the marina and watch it cooking in front of you.

Need to Know Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens and Frank Zappa all hung out here, back in the day

Do One Thing Get stoned on the beach then buy yourself a colourful woven djellaba (hoodie)

“Essaouira is the original hippy hangout with spice on the sea breeze”

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Need to Know Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens and Frank Zappa all hung out here, back in the day

Do One Thing Get stoned on the beach then buy yourself a colourful woven djellaba (hoodie)

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Ryad Watier & SPA
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Chems Bleu
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Riad Salmiya Dune
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Riad Dar Afram

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Ryad Watier & SPA
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This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Located in the heart of the medina in Essaouira, Ryad Watier offers a unique setting for a relaxing and lazy stay. Ryad Watier is set in a typical Moroccan house renovated to offer the greatest comfort while preserving traditional features. It offers 10 luminous and elegant rooms, each with a unique decor. The ryad offers comfortable areas over 4 floors. The two roof terraces offer a view of the sea. Savour typical and simple specialities in the dining room opening on the patio and the garden. more

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