Essaouira Port

Essaouira Fishing Port

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As one of Morocco’s main fishing centers, Essaouira’s port is a major attraction.

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Dec 14, 2024
Lovely to walk along the fishing port to check out the iconic blue boats and to see what the fishermen have caught each day. Full review by KatielouAustralia
Dec 10, 2024
Interesting bustling place to visit early morning when the fishermen have brought in the morning's catch. A wide variety of seafood is available to either buy or have cooked to eat. It's also interes… Full review by 27tracie
Oct 15, 2024
It's an eye opener to watch the unloading of fishes, crustaceans at the port. We took our times to see the port from various angles as well as watch the fishermen unload their catch. Thereafter, yo… Full review by Eve420

Questions & answers

Q:
Has anyone known of a way to be taken out for a few hours of fishing on a boat?
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Informally, if you are in Essaouria, you could walk down to the main fishing harbor, and ask around to find a fishing boat and captain. If you wanted to arrange something ahead of …
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Informally, if you are in Essaouria, you could walk down to the main fishing harbor, and ask around to find a fishing boat and captain. If you wanted to arrange something ahead of time, you might want to contact the Morocco Tourism Board. According to Tripadvisor guidelines for answering questions, "Links, contact information, and advertising are not permitted." I found a contact page where I could ask a question by typing "Morocco visitor bureau contact" into my web browser.
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Hi we were in Essaouira 18 months ago and there were plans to redevelop the fishing port. Has this started yet?
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Sorry to notice your question only now. Yes, there were some reconstruction works but it's difficult to say how long would they take. Enjoy your visit
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What are the women shouting at the fishermen in Essaouira?
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Get more fish
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