Sport in Essaouira

Essaouira is one of the most attractive towns of Morocco. The city exudes undeniable charm and lures tourists with its expansive sandy beaches, shuttered houses, art galleries, wood workshops, fishermen and colorful boats.

Being a coastal town, Essaouira has a lot of sport activities to offer to its tourists. It is considered a paradise for all wind and water-sports, especially wind and kite surfing. Wind-surfing is the main sport in Essaouira.

The wide and sandy beaches of Essaouira are perfect for a host of other sport activities like beach volleyball, swimming, jogging, snorkeling, fishing, kite-surfing etc. Famous as one of Morocco's major fishing centers, Essaouira's port is a prime attraction for fishing activities.

Another important sport in Essaouira is camel riding, whereby tourists can embark upon guided camel beach tours. Enjoy a pleasant ride on the back of a camel while a local guide points you out the scenic sites passing by.
Because of the abundant and diverse fauna, Essaouira offers plenty of opportunities for hunting partridges, rabbits, doves, ducks, etc. Golf is also a very popular sport in Essaouira.