Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira)
Essaouira, Morocco
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Can you swim at the beach in Essaouira?
Essaouira's wide, sandy beach is great for walking and kitesurfing, but sunbathing and swimming can be difficult when the winds are strong. For swimming, stick to the town stretch, as Plage Safi to the north has dangerous currents.
Was Game of Thrones filmed in Essaouira?
Yes, it was! There are two main filming locations of Game of Thrones in the beautiful coastal town of Essaouira. You can visit the Ramparts and Squala du Port for free.
Are the beaches in Essaouira nice?
The best beaches near Essaouira offer an incredible mix of natural beauty and spectacular conditions for water sports. From world-class point breaks and rolling barrel waves to Morocco's longest rideable wave, this stretch of Atlantic coast is a paradise for surfers.
Is Essaouira, Morocco expensive?
Once you arrive in Essaouira, you'll find that accommodation, food, car hire and shopping is very affordable – in fact much cheaper than holidaying in Europe. Alcohol is more expensive however, since Morocco is a Muslim country.