Essaouira: Wind, Walls, and Grilled Sardines

Youssef arrives in Essaouira after the drive from Casablanca, explores the medina, the Skala de la Ville ramparts, and the fishing port, and settles into the Wind City's cool August rhythm. He checks out the art scene at Borj Bab Marrakech and gets a feel for local costs, from grilled sardines to riad nights. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Morocco: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Morocco guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Morocco Travel Podcast with Youssef Benali. Youssef Benali is in Essaouira, Morocco. Places in this episode: Essaouira medina, Skala de la Ville, Essaouira fishing port, Bastion Borj Bab Marrakech, Place Moulay Hassan, Cortado Coffee Shop, The Hungry Nomad Rooftop, Riad Dar Awil. Covered: Arrival and first impressions of Essaouira, Medina and ramparts exploration, Fishing port and food costs, Art exhibition at Borj Bab Marrakech, Practical info: visa, bank, transport, costs, Nightlife and local culture overview. Chapters:00:00 Riad Dar Awil01:57 Bastion Borj Bab Marrakech03:42 Cortado Coffee Shop05:32 Quiet room, wind outside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Essaouira #WindCity #MoroccoTravel #MoroccoVisa #TravelEssaouira #EssaouiraMedina #GrilledSardines #RiadLife #ArtExhibition #GnaouaMusic #SidiKaouki #MagicalEssaouira #EssaouiraPort #TravelMorocco2026 #MoroccanCoast #EssaouiraArtScene #ThujaWood #MoroccoBudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/morocco/