Top Essaouira Seasonal & Special Occasions

Experience the coastal beauty of Essaouira and learn new skills at the same time with this fun and beginner-friendly surfing lesson. To make the experience as hassle-free as possible, pickup is included, as well as wetsuit rental, shower facilities, and even photos of your experience. During the lesson, learn special warm-up exercises, and receive guidance on the fundamentals of surfing—such as how to take off, catch waves, and stand up.

Avoid the tourist traps and learn to cook an authentic Moroccan meal with a local chef during this group cooking class. Meet your host in the heart of Essaouira and learn the basics of preparing a traditional tagine meal. Enjoy the famous Moroccan hospitality, get tips on where to see, eat, and avoid for the rest of your trip, and end with a delicious lunch or dinner.

Traditional Moroccan cuisine is rightly considered one of the tastiest and finest in North Africa. We will meet in the old medina, place de l'Horloge, and will immediately go shopping in the markets of Essaouira. We will explore all the markets and buy the fresh ingredients from the locals to buy food. Later we will go home, I will receive you with Moroccan mint tea. After that we are getting ready to cook together, I will show you how to cook our couscous step by step and I will share with you all the recipes I learned from my grandmother. Finally, we appreciate our work, we will savor our preparations with a great Berber mint tea! I'll show you the secret of good! Welcome to Essaouira with another kind of experience different from regular cooking classes.

Explore the beaches of Essaouira on the back of a horse or for even more of an adventure, a dromedary camel. You can start whenever you like, maybe early in the day, or later to catch the sunset. You can also walk through argan forests, splash in the waves, or do whatever you feel is right. Go at your own pace and soak up the ambiance.

Not just a photo, an unforgettable experience. Imagine wearing a breathtaking, flying dress, the wind playing with the fabric, the sun bathing the landscape in golden light and next to you a noble horse or a proud camel. Welcome to Sand and Saddle, where dreams become reality. Why is your experience so unique? Extraordinary setting : Essaouira offers one of the most photogenic landscapes in Morocco with its beaches, dunes and oriental architecture. Majestic animals, your horse or camel shoots bring a special magic and elegance to the picture and make your shoot something you won't forget anytime soon. Whether alone, as a couple or with friends, this experience is ideal for anyone looking for something special. Photos are created with the IPhone and can be forwarded by mail or AirDrop.

Ride a camel across Essaouira’s beaches, dunes and forests on a 2-hour guided ride. Take in the rhythmic sway of the camel’s gait from a traditional saddle, and absorb stunning views of the Atlantic coast. Scramble up the sides of steep sandy dunes, explore shady forests and get a camel’s-eye view of Essaouira’s tranquil countryside.

This circuit can be customized according to the desire of the participants (at least 2), you can enjoy your experience as a nomad in a natural semi-desert in some places and desert in others.

Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dazzling medina, but exploring independently means missing out on valuable information. Discover the city in real depth on this 3-in-1 tour that covers the historic fortifications, the city’s food traditions, and its modern nightlife with a tour guide. Savor fresh seafood, eat pastries from the city’s oldest bakery, explore traditional herbal medicine, and more.