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faint-hearted and the waters here can be dangerous for the inexperienced, but even if you
don't take to the water it's a chilled escape from Essaouira.
The large building on the rocks, washed by the sea, is the final resting place of Sufi
saint Sidi Kaouki who was known for his healing abilities. People still visit the shrine.
You can rent a horse (Dh120 per hour) or a camel (Dh100 per hour) and ride along the
long stretch of beautiful beach. For water sports, the quintessential surfers' hang-out on
cafe and restaurant with a cool vibe. You can arrange lessons and hire surfing, windsurf-
rental rates start at Dh55 (kitesurf) and Dh220 (surfboard).
A clutch of guesthouses is set back from the beachfront. They all serve dinner.
Sleeping & Eating
By the central square/parking area, there's a cluster of near-identical cafe-restaurants that
serve up tajines, seafood, pasta and omelettes.
Le Dauphin Hôtel
( 0524 47 67 32; hoteldauphin@gmail.com; s/d without bathroom Dh150/200)
This is a good-value
backpacker option, with clean basic rooms, shared bathroom facilities and a cafe-restaur-
ant out front.
HOTEL
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La Pergola
( 0524 78 58 31; s/d/tr Dh200/300/500)
A simple and uncluttered but fresh hotel option, with
a terrace and a garden area (with restaurant) that's great for lounging. Many rooms have
sea views.
HOTEL
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Auberge de la Plage
( 0524 47 66 00, 0661 10 26 64;
www.kaouki.com
; s/d/tr with bathroom incl breakfast Dh350/450/500)
This delightful house has comfortable rooms with sea views. A couple of the rooms have
shared bathrooms. Dinner can be ordered in advance and alcohol is served. The menu de-
pends on what the local fishermen have caught. The garden is a shady haven, while there's
nowhere better than the roof terrace to watch the sunset.
GUESTHOUSE
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Hotel Le Kaouki
GUESTHOUSE
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