Entertainment in Essaouira

One of the most attractive towns of Morocco, Essaouira is located on an idyllic setting between the Atlantic Ocean and a dune forest and the town boasts of diverse ethnic, religious and social groups coexisting peacefully amid its boundaries. Entertainment in Essaouira can be in the form of indulging in various activities like Windsurfing, camel Excursions, Horse Riding, etc. You can also embark upon some shopping at the local markets in Essaouira whereby you'll find some local handicrafts goods like wood items which are available at pretty reasonable prices. There are some open-air concerts held in Essaouira, keeping the historic ramparts of Essaouira as a backdrop.

Among the festivals of Essaouira, the Gnawa Festival (Festival Gnaoua) - held in June every year, is the most popular. It is a 4-day festival which celebrates the music of the descendants of African slaves of Morocco. This festival offers tourists with a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the music of the Gnaoui people and the fusion of Gnaoua music with contemporary music forms like Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Rock, Hip Hop and Trance. Gnawa Festival is very popular with the youth population and features chiming cymbals and twangy string instruments complementing trancelike vocals. This is the perfect occasion to explore the music and culture of South Morocco.

Another form of entertainment in Essaouira is the traditional Moroccan Chaabi song style which can be heard at parties and celebrations throughout the town.
Essaouria is also famous for its unique dance style, which is a wonderful blend of Greek, Roman, Spanish, Jewish, and Arabic traditions developed over centuries.