Tourism
Moroccan tourism professionals met in Seville to promote Essaouira as a growing destination for Spanish and international travelers. The gathering brought together sector officials and representatives of Spain’s travel industry. The audience includes tourism analysts, market planners, and readers...
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Art & Music
From October 30 to November 2, 2025, the Festival des Andalousies Atlantiques d’Essaouira will celebrate its 20th anniversary, honoring two decades of cultural exchange and shared memory. Since its creation, Essaouira has embraced the spirit of a modern-day Ziryab, welcoming music in all its forms...
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Society
The Department of Maritime Fisheries has announced a ban on the harvesting and marketing of shellfish products from the Cap Beddouza and Oum Toyour Chouika areas, located respectively in the maritime districts of Safi and Essaouira. The ban will remain in place until the environment is fully cleared...
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Tourism
A new air route linking Essaouira and Seville was inaugurated on Saturday with the arrival of a Vueling Airlines flight at Essaouira–Mogador International Airport. The connection marks another milestone for the UNESCO-listed coastal city, known as the “City of Trade Winds,” expanding...
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Society
The commune of Tidzi, in Morocco’s Essaouira province, was shaken by a heartbreaking tragedy. A 13-year-old boy died after being bitten by a viper, only two days after his father had succumbed to the same cause. The incident highlights a persistent issue in Morocco: the lack of antidotes for snake...
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News in brief
The Moroccan Secretariat of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries has announced a ban on the harvesting and sale of shellfish from the classified areas of Sidi Daoud and Oum Toyour-Chouika, located in the regions of Sidi Bennour and Essaouira, until the marine environment is fully purified. Analyses...
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Legal
Moroccan authorities have successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of cannabis near the coastal city of Essaouira, marking another milestone in the country’s fight against international drug trafficking. Major drug bust near Sidi Ishaq Early Tuesday morning, regional...
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Culture
For the first time, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference will be held in Africa and an Arab city, with Essaouira, Morocco, chosen as the host for the 18th annual session in 2026. This historic decision reflects the city's growing prominence as a hub of culture, creativity, and sustainable...
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Culture & Leisure
The second day of the Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira delivered a mesmerizing blend of music, culture, and connection, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of rhythm and energy. From meditative melodies by the beach to spiritual ceremonies within ancient fortress walls, every corner of Essaouira pulsed...
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Economy
Morocco has announced the launch of its first offshore wind farm, a 1,000-megawatt project set to be built near Essaouira. The landmark initiative, unveiled on June 10 during the Mediterranean Day at the UN Conference on Oceans (UNOC3) in Nice, marks a significant step in the country’s transition...
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Tourism
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has unveiled plans for a new international route linking Seville, Spain, to Essaouira, Morocco, set to commence on October 4, 2025. This initiative aims to bolster regional connectivity and provide travelers with affordable access to Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage...
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