"Essaouira to Safi by the coastal road" Province d' Essaouira by JLBG

Province d' Essaouira Travel Guide: 543 reviews and 1,232 photos

From Essaouira to Safi, you can either drive by the main road, inland or by the coastal road. The later is much more interesting and will not take much longer.

The coast is rugged and impressive, with waves breaking on the shore.

Last visit to Province d' Essaouira: May 2004
Intro Written May 16, 2004
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Reviews (10)

Our car and the ocean ! - Province d' Essaouira

Our car and the ocean ! Things to Do (10)

The road is good, with a good pavement. However, as there are so few villages, for such a trip, it is better to have a... more travel advice

Waves Things to Do (10)

On the whole length of this coast, the ocean is breaking on the shore. There are no natural shelters, even for small... more travel advice

Cliffs Things to Do (10)

The coastline is never very welcoming, with cliffs of soft rocks. They have not the breathtaking look of cliffs of hard... more travel advice

Charcoal is ready Things to Do (10)

On a wide area along the road, 1 kilometer by 300 meters, all the bushes and trees have been cut. This is because before... more travel advice

Comments (12)

Basaic Dec 14, 2009 at 11:08 AM Report Abuse

Insightful tips and a great main photo!
volopolo May 16, 2009 at 9:58 AM Report Abuse

i like the pictures of the sea ! Nice page Jean
lynnehamman Apr 6, 2009 at 5:23 PM Report Abuse

The drive looks really scenic. And yes- those charcoal-nomads must have a tough life. Nice pictures.
sachara Apr 28, 2008 at 10:43 AM Report Abuse

The area and coast north of Essaouira looks rugged and impressive indeed. Maybe for one of our next trips to Morocco. Last year we explored the coast south of Essaouira.
scottishvisitor Feb 15, 2007 at 2:14 PM Report Abuse

Lots of local knowledge here = I love cliffs be they hard or soft
LoriPori Feb 12, 2007 at 7:52 AM Report Abuse

I found the part about the charcoal burners interesting. Amazing what people have to do to earn a living.
tiger9090a Nov 24, 2005 at 10:24 AM Report Abuse

I like that region too! Nice page !
matcrazy1 Sep 25, 2004 at 4:52 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic pictures which bring back my great memories from those beautiful areas.
cbeaujean Jul 9, 2004 at 11:32 AM Report Abuse

interesting and accurate report...
o00o Jun 24, 2004 at 3:22 PM Report Abuse

Intersting tips on insect.