ESSAOUIRA

The former fishing village of Essaouira is known popularly for serving as the shooting site for several episodes of the famous TV series, the “Game of Thrones”. Flaunting rich culture, music, and history, this rustic town offers you peace and flamboyance, away from the monotonous city life. One of the important attractions of Essaouira are its idiosyncratic cafes that offer excellent local dishes and champagne along with live piano music.

Packed with a number of gorgeous beaches, this town is also one of the top places to visit in Morocco for enjoying adrenaline-fueled watersports, such as kitesurfing and windsurfing. Essaouira is also a great destination to shop for amazing souvenirs including fresh fish, handicrafts, and argan oil.

Location: Atlantic Coast, Morocco

Highlights: Essaouira Citadel, Gnaoua World Music Festival, stunning ramparts