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Essaouira

Morocco

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About Essaouira

Essaouira, known until the 1960s as Mogador, is a port city in the western Moroccan region of Marrakesh-Safi, on the Atlantic coast. It has 77,966 inhabitants as of 2014.

Based on 2 spots from 1 travel guide

What to Expect in Essaouira

  • A destination with 2 markets to explore
  • Home to legendary large chicken olive tajine and monster lobster (pre-ordered for grilling)
Local Favorites

Must-Try in Essaouira

1

large chicken olive tajine

atHadra Sunday Farmers Market

It offers fresh camel meat and local tajines right at a bustling farmers market, blending street food with traditional Moroccan flavors.

2

monster lobster (pre-ordered for grilling)

atSeafood Market on the Pier

It is the biggest seafood market on the pier, offering a wide variety of fresh sea urchins, oysters, sardines, mackerel, giant lobsters and crabs.

Video Guides

WOWWW!! Mega Seafood and BBQ CAMEL in Morocco! INSANE Street Food and Seafood Market Tour! 23:39

Best market spots in Essaouira: 2 must‑try

The Food Ranger
The Food Ranger
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Top Picks in Essaouira

Hadra Sunday Farmers Market 🛒

Hadra Sunday Farmers Market

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Seafood Market on the Pier 🛒

Seafood Market on the Pier

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