Activities in Essaouira

Heure Bleue Palais has an extraordinary location: at the gates of the historic old city known as the Medina, the hotel is also just minutes away from the beach and surrounds of the city. The many activities and leisure options available are tailored to a clientele with many interests in a city which combines a huge spectrum of culture ans sportness

Enjoy Essaouira’s beach is 2.5kms long from the port to Oued Ksab estuary in the south. Heure Bleue Palais is ideally placed for visiting the Medina, where you will find artisan’s ateliers and tiny shops all along the streets.

Sidi Magdoul lighthouse

Approx 1.5kms from the port at the exit from Essaouira is Sidi Magdoul lighthouse, dating from 1914 and 15m tall. Not open to visitors.

Sidi Kaouki Beach

A popular surf spot and ideal for camel riding. 30km south of Essaouira towards Agadir. Don’t miss the freshly caught grilled fish at kiosks in the square!

La plage de Moulay bouzerktoune

Moulay Bouzerktoune beach - 25km north of Essaouira - is well known to surfers. This pretty village, powered only by a single wind turbine, is reached by the coastal road passing through spectacular countryside.

The Val d’Argan winery

Nestled in a valley between the sea and inland plain, the Val d’Argan area benefits from the mixed climate of ocean breeze and Saharan heat, producing wines with unexpected flavours. The 50ha property includes olive and Argan trees, from which the domain has taken its name. These trees grow only in Morocco and yield an olive-like fruit. The estate also produces Argan oil.

Fromagerie Meskala

10 minutes from Essaouira you’ll find the ancient Kasbah Abderazak. Opening the door of the old building, it is a surprise to find a beautiful patio and the old stables housing the Fromagerie Meskala: here cheese making traditions are followed, producing a formidable goat’s cheese which can be eaten right there or taken away.

Numerous activities are on offer in and around the UNESCO World Heritage Medina. Discover the old town with your own private guide on a 2 hour tour. Your guide meets you at Heure Bleue Palais and returns you to the hotel at the end of the tour. €30 per person

Essaouira attracts many artists & painters, art galleries can be found all over the town. The best known are:

For many years the main square, streets and lanes of the Medina come alive with Essaouira’s calendar of musical festivals, including the Gnaoua & World Music festival, the Alizés musicale and the Andalusies Atlantiques festival. For more information about upcoming festival dates contact us on +212 (0) 524 78 34 34 or at [email protected]