Virtual Tour of Top 8 Secret Places In Essaouira – Morocco Travel Blog

A Tour of Top 8 Secret Places In Essaouira

While travel to Morocco has come to a near standstill during the coronavirus pandemic, it is possible to visit Essaouira, the country’s historical Atlantic port city with a protected 18th-century Portuguese seawall oceanfront medina. Our Essaouira Virtual Tour enables you to become an armchair traveler with the blink of an eye while exploring the Essaouira medina, its old brass cannon line walls, cafe, and popular beachfront for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. You may use the map of the Essaouira Medina and our Top 8 Secret Places as your guide, then click on the images for a virtual video tour

Essaouira Highlights: Top 8 Secret Places

1. Thuya Artists Cooperative: Essaouira Traditional Wood Working Technique

Fascinating stop in the medina to watch the woodworkers in action, hand-turning the thuja wood with a lathe, and to browse an expansive range of wooden items, including inlaid work.

2.  Skala du Port, an 18th Century Historical Site 

This 18th-century historical site is part of the Essaouira port and features the ramparts from the Portuguese castle built-in 1506 to serve as a maritime transfer point.

3. Simon Attias Synagogue, Esaouira’s Jewish Jewel 

Also known as the Bet Ha-Knesset Simon Attias, M’sod Attias, and Shaarei T’filah, this synagogue was built in 1882.

4. Khadija Cuisine, a Cooking Class in a Moroccan Home

Moroccan cooking classes held inside the intimate setting at Khadija’s Essaouira home. The menu is completely customizable, can cater to any dietary needs including food allergies, vegetarian, vegan, gluten, dairy, and nut-free options.

5. Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Museum, Located in a 19th Century Mansion

Located inside a 19th-century mansion, this museum was named after Essaouira’s founder.

6. Mandala Cafe Society, Essaouira’s Best Place for Coffee or a Vegetarian Brunch  

A charming family-owned cafe serving simple healthy vegan and vegetarian brunch options like delicious Icelandic Pancakes loaded with fresh fruit or omelet with a side of avocado and salad. The cafe is one of the medina’s best people-watching spots.

7. Haim Pinto Synagogue, Former Home and Synagogue of Rabbi Chaim Pinto

This historical synagogue was the former home and synagogue of Rabbi Chaim Pinto. The synagogue remains active despite Essaouria’s small Jewish population and is used as a point for travelers and exploring Morocco’s Jewish past.

8. Domaine du Val d’Argan, Essaouira’s 50 Hectare Vineyard with Wine Tastings and Lunch Options

Morocco’s southernmost winery amassing 50 hectares. It was opened in 1994 by Charles Melia and offers vineyard tours, tastings, and lunch on traditional dishes accompanied by landscape views of the coastal countryside.