Essaouira Beach(Plage Tagharte)

Located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco in the city of Essaouira, Essaouira Beach - also known as Plage Tagharte - is a three-kilometer-long and wide golden sand beach.  The beach is adjacent to the famous Port de Essaouira and has a spectacular backdrop of many oceanfront buildings, including shops, bars, restaurants, and luxury hotels, which together provide incredible views of Mogador Island.

Essaouira Beach offers many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, shaded areas, sun loungers, parasols, a first-aid station, beach equipment rental facilities, a basketball court, a large playground, surf schools, supermarkets, nearby shopping centers, a paved promenade, beach bars, restaurants, many hotels, and the Essaouira Beach hostel.

Essaouira Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, kite surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing, snorkeling, watching wildlife, camel riding, horse riding, quad biking, fishing, photography, and strolling.  If you are planning to go into the water, we recommend being cautious, as the water is known to have unpredictable rip currents.  Anglers may catch a wide variety of fish.  The beach is a popular spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing, as it is influenced by the Alizes trade winds and frequent windy weather.  Essaouira snorkeling is another popular activity, where snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life that thrives in its waters, making it a fascinating spot for nature enthusiasts.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.   There is a point near the beach known for taking the best Essaouira Beach photos.  The beach hosts many interesting events throughout the year, including the annual Gnaoua World Music Festival, which attracts visitors from around the globe.  Visitors can also enjoy camel and horse rides along the beach.  The beach is ideal for visitors looking for a tranquil beach experience.   Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Essaouira Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Essaouira Beach is easy - the beach has a parking lot located at 50 Avenue Mohammed V, Essaouira, Morocco, which provides easy access to the beach. Alternatively, you can park your vehicles near 433 Avenue Mohamed V, Essaouira, Morocco.

Essaouira Beach is a popular location for filming Bollywood movies and commercials. At sunset, the beach offers Instagram-worthy views, with the sun setting over Essaouira Bay and painting the sky with beautiful colors.

There are many attractions near Essaouira Beach.  Essaouira Medina is a maze of narrow streets filled with bustling souks, cafes, museums, art galleries, historic sites, and historic architecture reflecting a unique blend of European and Moroccan styles.  It hosts various cultural events and festivals, including the Gnaoua World Music Festival, which attracts musicians and visitors from around the globe.  Skala de la Ville is a prominent seafront fortress built during the 18th century under the reign of Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah.  It consists of high walls with bastions, towers, and old cannons that served as a defensive structure to protect the city from naval attacks, providing insights into Essaouira's maritime history and its role as a significant port city along the Moroccan coast.  It's a popular spot for photographers and visitors seeking beautiful vistas of Essaouira Bay and the surrounding landscape.  Horloge d'Essaouira, or the Clock Tower of Essaouira, is an iconic landmark that stands prominently in the heart of the city, near the main entrance to Medina.  The tower is a unique blend of Moroccan and European architectural styles built during the French colonial period, symbolizing the city's modernization and its connection to European influences. 

Borj El Barmil is a historic fortification built in the 18th century during the reign of Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah that played a significant role in protecting Essaouira from maritime threats.  Today, it stands as a cultural and historical landmark that provides a glimpse into the city's historical and architectural heritage while enjoying panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Essaouira coastline from the fort.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum was established to preserve and showcase the rich history, culture, and heritage of Essaouira and the surrounding region.  It features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional Moroccan paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, musical instruments, historical recordings, and traditional crafts.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants near Essaouira Beach.  La Coupole Essaouira Beach is positioned right on the beach and serves pre-designed four-course meals.  Beach and Friends Essaouira is another beachfront restaurant that serves pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, meat, and poultry dishes.  Les Alizes Mogador serves incredible Moroccan dishes, including soups, salads, pasta, seafood, poultry, and meat dishes.  Chez Zak serves amazing salads, curries, seafood, poultry, and meat dishes.  Ocean Vagabond serves amazing pizzas, salads, sandwiches, seafood, beef, meat, poultry, and vegetarian dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Restaurant Mogador Cafe-Pizzeria serves salads, soup, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel in Essaouira Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Hotel Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery is right on the beach and offers many amenities, including a heated pool, a spa,  a fitness center, and three restaurants.  A more affordable option is the Villa Quieta Essaouira, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the Heure Bleue Palais : Relais & Chateaux, which has several amenities, including a rooftop pool, a spa, and four upscale restaurants.  A more reasonably priced option is the Hotel Riad Zahra Essaouira, which offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, Hotel Miramar Essaouira Morocco offers a few amenities, including a spa, restaurant, and an outdoor pool.