Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Since its ...

The opening scene of Orson Welles’ acclaimed 1952 production of Shakespeare’s Othello pans the length of the Skala de la Ville, the 16th-century sea ramparts running along the Atlantic facing cliffs ...

With its windswept coastline, historic medina, and vibrant artisanal culture, Essaouira captures the hearts of travellers from around the world. This first-hand look explores the charm, flavours, and ...

A first Morocco trip works best when the route stays focused. Start in Marrakech for medinas, palaces, gardens, and souks, ...

She visits Essaouira for the first time and quickly understands why travelers rave about it. From ocean views to charming streets and relaxed coastal energy, the city feels different from the rest of ...

The Moroccan town of Essaouira is well-known to watersports fans, but new direct flights from the UK bring more of the rugged coastal province within reach for a romantic break A donkey brayed outside ...

Morocco is going through a real Renaissance, which only promises to bring the country to greater achievements, and its Atlantic coast port city, once nearly 100% Jewish, is leading the way. It is not ...

Step into Essaouira, Morocco’s breezy coastal town known for its Atlantic views, historic medina and iconic filming location in Game of Thrones. Perched along Morocco’s wild Atlantic coast, Essaouira ...

A three-hour drive from Marrakech, Essaouira is the ideal contrast to the bustling pink city. Here, you’ll find fishermen, ancient ramparts and windswept beaches that take you back in time. Essaouira, ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. The historic charm of the Unesco world heritage listed city is evident in every twist in the maze of car-free streets ...

To travel to Essaouira is to travel back in time. On Morocco's Atlantic coast, this is far removed from Marrakech's rakish La Mamounia or Royal Mansour. Essaouira means "little picture" in Arabic and ...