Essaouira. As-Sawira. Asswira.
Call it however you want.
For surfers -the city of wind.
For rastamen -the city of reggae and gnaoua.
Peaceful land visited by many tourists, travelers, adventure-seekers and music lovers each year.
Let me take you for a short virtual trip to the heart of the city, ancient medina…
Like in every medina- in every Arab city- you will find traditional, handmade products:
One of numerous gates to the medina:
Artist’s workshop:
I was lucky to see it also from the inside :) and learn how those lovely paintings are born.
The best time to go to Essaouira is in the summer. The wind is a relief in this heat ;)
Don’t forget to bargain in medina not only in Essaouira!)
check my bargaining handbook.
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Ivonne Hortiz
Amazing article!