Reviews of Holidays and Hotels in Morocco - Lonely Planet Experts
The Observer, 12 August 2001
Our Lonely Planet experts answer your travel queries
Tom Hall and Rachel Suddart
Morocco bound
Morocco is one of our favourite countries and we are thinking of a long
weekend in Essaouira in January to celebrate a birthday. Accommodation is
no problem but we would be glad of advice on the best way to get there,
Research so far suggests London to Marrakesh, Casablanca or Agadir, but
how do we do the final leg?
Les Galloway, Leicester
Essaouira has a fantastic beach, fascinating hybrid architecture and a laidback vibe, with little hustling. It's also north Africa's surfing capital. There're cheap flights to Marrakesh and Agadir, but both are up to three hours by bus.
The Morocco Tourist Board has more information, Best Of Morocco offers four nights in Essaouira including flights and accommodation. Royal Air Maroc flies there but you must stay overnight in Casablanca both ways.
