I arrived in Essaouira with a friend who had gotten ill on our travels. Riad Remmy's owner met us at the bus and after settling us in took us on a tour around the Medina. While my friend was in bed 3 days solid, the Remmy crew took me under their wing. Showed us to pharmacies, recommended restaurants and spa's... more

Pink sandstone ramparts, lively bustling fishing port, artisan workshops, a huge stretch of beautiful beach and delicious cuisine - what is not to love about Essaouira. We loved the town and its people so much after our first visit we bought our own property in 2008 and now return as often as possible with our two young children. more