How far do you actually need to go to sandboard in Essaouira?
You do not have to spend half your day in a van to get on a board. Sometimes you should — here is how to tell which.
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Stories from the coast
Route notes, honest prices and local advice from the guides who ride these dunes every day.
The best time of day to ride the dunes in Essaouira
Midday looks fine on paper and is the worst slot of the day. Here's why, from someone who rides this sand every afternoon.
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What quad biking in Essaouira should actually cost
Almost nobody here publishes prices. Here's the real range, what's included, and the add-ons to watch for.
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Do you need a licence to ride a quad in Morocco?
The short answer is no. The longer answer covers age limits, insurance and the one situation where it does matter.
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A beginner's guide to Essaouira's swell
The bay does something specific to the swell that makes this an unusually forgiving place to learn. Here's what and why.
Read more →What we actually cook in our Moroccan cooking classes
Not a demonstration and not a buffet. Here's the actual menu, start to finish, and why the tagine lid does the work.
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Coast or forest: choosing your horseback route in Essaouira
One is an open beach where you can canter. The other is a technical forest trail. They suit different riders and different weeks of the year.
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