Coastal Morocco

A visit to Essaouira is like a trip back in time. The Atlantic port city is still surrounded by 18th century walls, lined with canons, ready for battle. A quiet escape from the hustle of Marrakech, but still has all the goods, including spices, rugs, leather goods and other Moroccan textiles. WEEKEND ESCAPE

sleep: riad baladin, villa maroc, dar maya, riad lyon mogador

eat: ocean vagabond, la table by madada

see/do: shop the souks, visit the fish market, wine tasting at val d'argan, sunset drinks at taros cafe