You are surely going to take home some of the mos cherished moments of your life if you prefer to go in for excursions from Essaouira. There are many places of attractions around Essouira which would make your trip a worthwhile experience as you can gather some idea about the city's rich culture and traditions. The ideal location of the city of Essaouira along the border of the Atlantic Sea makes it a favorite haunt of the tourists who love to go in and around the city. While planning for excursions from Essaouira you should try to include all the places which are in close proximity so that you can get a comprehensive idea about the lifestyle of the residents.
The closest places of visit near the coastal city of Essouira are Diabat which is placed at a distance of about 5 kilometers from the heart of the city. Here you will get to see some of the ruins which are as old as 18th century which were actually discovered by the first group of hippies who had come to the county of Morocco. If you take out sometime from the busy schedule of sightseeing in Essaouira, you can visit Bellvedere de Christ and El Morabito de Sidi Kaouki which are situated at a distance of about 26 kilometers and 27 kilometers respectively. The Bellvedere de Christ offers some stunning views of he coastal city while the El Morabito de Sidi Kaouki is famous for its magnificent moussem which are basically celebrations of engagements held every year in the month of August as well as the charming landscape. You can also walk along the long stretch of sandy beach of El Morabito.
If you prefer driving then take a car and simply drive along the highway to Agadir which is about 173 kilometers long but is surely be a great experience as you will get to see many deep forests and beautiful landscape. The other places of interest a bit farther away are Cap Blanc which has a lighthouse on the top of a cliff and is just a few kilometers from Jorf Lasfar a mining port, Sidi Moussa is the place where you get to see the rich flora and fauna of the region as it is still unspoilt and last but not the least Oualidia which is a coastal town which is fast becoming a favorite holiday spot for the travelers.
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