Essaouira is Morocco's Atlantic Coast is gorgeous and, once you visit, you will want to come back.
Essaouira, a relaxed town set 3 hours from Marrakech, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a protected city. The ramparts of Essaouria and the 16th century walled city offer astonishing views of the Atlantic Ocean. A day trip to Essaouria – one of the most charming medinas in all of Morocco – will give you some time to visit the important monuments, the old fish markets, and the seaport. You'll also have a chance to watch silver craftsmen and wood carvers at work.
