Essaouira

Essaouira boasts a vibrant shopping atmosphere, with all sorts of products ranging from clothing and accessories to curtains, rugs, bed throws, handcrafted crockery and pottery ware, and basic souvenirs like magnets, trinkets, postcards and jewelry. The central shopping street is along Avenue Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, which is quite famous for touristy souvenirs. However, with popularity comes peaked prices, so don't forget to negotiate with prices. Running parallel to this street is Avenue Oqba Ibn Nafiaa, studded with souvenir shops around the beach. Rue Sakala, around the main ramparts, is another tourist favorite for ceramics, woodwork and art.

Day 1: Start at the main square market in Medina, as mornings are the best time to visit the old town. You can shop for souvenirs and other things at this market. After strolling through the beautiful Medina, head to the Essaouira fort, placed in the heart of this region. After exploring the most popular attraction of Essaouira, take a stroll towards the port side, right behind the fort. Here you can spend some time by the boats, listening to the sound of the sea and the seagulls.

The city walls of Essaouira are split up by gates known as Babs. Since vehicles aren't allowed in Medina, the area feels like a different world. Head out to the Bab Doukkala, an off-beat location in town and take a stroll towards the other side. Find a cute café with a rooftop or individual balconies and watch the stunning sunset of Essaouira while sipping on some authentic mint tea. In addition, you can also walk towards Skala de la Ville, a popular Game of Thrones location, to watch the sunset. 

Day 2: You can start your day at Bab Sbaa, one of the more touristy areas in Medina. Studded with cute cafés and stores, spend some time here and stay for brunch. Next, head out to the beach and experience the 'windy city of Essaouira. You can also try surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing here. You can also swim in the clear waters. Finally, watch the sunset from the beach, overlooking Essaouira's contrasting blue and white buildings, while munching some snacks and beverages on the shacks.