Cute Little Towns That Ooze Charm
| July 28, 2017
5. Essaouira – Morocco
Essaouira is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy some kitesurfing or windsurfing. The town was once a Portuguese colony called Mogador and was a major Moroccan port due to its proximity to Marrakesh.
The medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the place where you can find many arts and crafts, including “thuya” wood-carving, which is famous in the region. Essaouira also has many old synagogues, as it was the home of a large Jewish population who were invited to help in trading with Europe.
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