Travel Reference
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The narrow winding streets of Essaouira's walled medina are a great place to stroll. Its
late-18th-century fortified layout is a prime example of European military architecture in
North Africa. The easiest place from which visitors can access the ramparts is the im-
du Port
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(adult/child Dh10/3; 8.30am-noon & 2.30-6pm)
offers pictur-
esque views over both the fishing port and the
Île de Mogador
(boats from Port du Peche).
It's possible to rent water-sports equipment to Essaouira's wide sandy beach.
Océan Vaga-
bond
( 0524 783934;
www.oceanvagabond.com
; 9am-6pm daily)
has surfboards (Dh750 for three
days' rental) plus lessons in surfing (two hours, Dh440), kitesurfing (six hours, D2310)
and windsurfing (two/six hours Dh825/1750). Beware the strong Atlantic currents.
