Diving in Essaouira

One of the loveliest coastal cities in the whole of Africa, Essaouira in Morocco is well-known for its windsurfing and fishing spots. The windy city has become internationally renowned for its windsurfing contests and attracts windsurfers from all over the world round the year. Within the ancient red walls of Essaouira lies its peculiar charm. You will be greeted by a pleasant visual of white washed and blue shuttered houses, art galleries, wood workshops, fishermen and colorful boats.

Essaouira is very famous for the facilities it provides for water sports. In Essaouira, diving, swimming and windsurfing are the most popular water sports. Essaouira is set in front of a group of rocky islands and is surrounded by a stretch of empty sandy beaches and dunes. Everything in the small center is within walking distance and the beaches are extremely clean. Hence, the conditions are ideal for diving in Essaouira, an extremely popular activity in the region.

Diving in Essaouira mainly refers to scuba-diving. Scuba-diving is using a self-contained breathing set to dive under water and stay there for periods of time greater than normal human breath-holding ability allows. The warm waters of Essaouira furnish you with a chance to enjoy such an awesome experience.