Essaouira Travel Forum

Hello,
I am planning my honeymoon at the beg of Sept in Morocco. We are planning on doing 5 days ish in Essaouria and then onto Marrckech. I know their is a good breeeze on the coast but will this breeze make it to windy to relax on the beach if i dont want to do watersports. I wanted a few days at a beach resort to relax but dont want somewhere really windy that would prevent this?
Are there any rules on sunbathing because of the culture and religion - would i be able to wear a swimsuit on the beach?
Thanks, Emma

I've been to Assavira in November. I did not find the beach very relaxing. Many people playing football. Smell of the fish from the neer port. Rather windy.
The city itself is very beautifle and very relaxed (at least comparing to Marakesh). For me a good Idea was to book a room in a nice riad anr relax on the roof terrace (nearly all riads have one). Splendid views of white houses and the sea, comfortable sits in the sun.

hello i just recently came back form essaouria and marrakech and from what i saw i dont think you'll have a problem sunbathing rather than doing watersports, although its fun to watch them! it is entirely possible to relax on the beach in a swimsuit, although the locals tend to cover up more, essaouria is very touristy and used to westerners. it is very windy on the beach and you are likely to get covered in sand but it is still possible to relax, there are sunlounger areas which are very cheap and you can have for the whole day which many holidaymakers seemed to take advantage of. although as i say it is acceptable to wear swimsuits on the beach i would advise you to take a wrap dress or a kaftan to cover up with for when you leave the beach. both essaouria and marrakech are incredibly beautiful places and i hope you have an amasing honeymoon, take care, katherine