Golf holidays in Essaouira
Essaouira is Morocco's most laid-back seaside resort. And although there are only 27 holes to play here, it maken for a very relaxing seaside galfbreak. The relaxed ambience coupled with the vast sandy beaches and Ocean waves attracts a throng of surfers from across Europe to its shores every Summer. The old whitewashed buildings of the Medinah and the fortifications of the Portuguese port provide a unique backdrop to all this aquatic activity.
Within the Medinah the town has been improved by tourism rather than ruined by it. Essaouira retains all of its original Moroccan charm and the influx of tourist Dirhams has encouraged the locals to tidy the town, polish up the hotels and clean the streets: showing off their lovely town to its best advantage. You will find the folk here especially welcoming, the food excellent and plenty of cafes and bars too to enjoy a sundowner or two.
You may be surprised to hear that this part of Morocco sitting on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean enjoys a wonderful climate and never gets too hot for golf, even in the summer months when temperatures can soar into the 100s in Marrakech the ocean breezes maintain a steady 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit out on the coast.
Fishing is still a lively industry in Essaouira and everyday you will see the armada of bright blue boats either heading out to sea or returning with the day's catch ready for the market that occupies most of the centre of town.
The old centre of Essaouira is the very essence of Morocco and amongst the narrow streets you will come across all manner of shopkeepers selling all manner of goods - but all with a cheery smile.
The farmland around Essaouira is as productive as the Atlantic Ocean. So along with the freshest fish imaginable you will see the freshest fruit and vegetables too piled high on the stalls that occupy the central crossroads of town.
