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Essaouira
Essaouira Beach
Plage d'Essaouira
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About
Essaouira Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 1th place out of 12 beaches in the Marrakech-Safi region 169.3 km away from its center, the city of Marrakesh. It is one of the beaches of Essaouira settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Essaouira Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Tagharte, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Essaouira Beach is located in Marrakech-Safi within Essaouira, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is beautiful. If you go near the umbrellas and camels, you might be approached by vendors, but we were able to enjoy peaceful walks on the sand without any interruptions. We also found some amazing seashells along the shoreline. The beach stretches for several kilometers, and there are sand dunes at the far end, away from the old town."
Len Larson
"The beach called Nice Beach stretches from the South Harbour. It features a wonderful promenade that spans a few miles. The sand on the foreshore is finely textured and tightly packed, making it perfect for activities like running and playing football. In fact, the locals often arrange games and designate playing areas in the evenings and throughout Sundays. Rest assured, th..."
Salim Rahmani
User reviews
"The beach is beautiful. If you go near the umbrellas and camels, you might be approached by vendors, but we were able to enjoy peaceful walks on the sand without any interruptions. We also found some amazing seashells along the shoreline. The beach stretches for several kilometers, and there are sand dunes at the far end, away from the old town."
Len Larson
"The beach called Nice Beach stretches from the South Harbour. It features a wonderful promenade that spans a few miles. The sand on the foreshore is finely textured and tightly packed, making it perfect for activities like running and playing football. In fact, the locals often arrange games and designate playing areas in the evenings and throughout Sundays. Rest assured, th..."
Salim Rahmani
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Essaouira 1.3 km
What to do in Essaouira Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Essaouira Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Essaouira Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Essaouira Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- La Coupole Essaouira...• 6 min walk
- La Table by Madada• 8 min walk
- Caravane Café• 9 min walk
- Le Love by Caravane• 9 min walk
Attractions
- Lou's Rides• 8 min walk
- Place Moulay Hassan• 9 min walk
- Essaouira, Maroc• 10 min walk
Transport
- ESU• 14.7km
- Station Road• 17 min walk
- Safi• 99.2km
Localities
- Essaouira• 710m
- Marrakesh• 169.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Essaouira Beach?
The coastline of Essaouira Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Essaouira Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Essaouira Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Essaouira Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
- Surfing
Is the Essaouira Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Essaouira Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Essaouira Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Essaouira Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Essaouira Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Essaouira Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Essaouira Beach?
Essaouira Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Essaouira Beach?
The bar is located right on the Essaouira Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Coupole Essaouira Beach is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Essaouira Beach?
There are 658 places to stay in the Essaouira Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Essaouira Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Essaouira Beach from parking?
The Essaouira Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Essaouira Beach?
There are 3 attractions near Essaouira Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lou's Rides located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Essaouira Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Essaouira Beach is July. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Essaouira Beach (Marrakech-Safi) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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