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Essaouria Golf Holidays

Essaouira Golf Holidays with the Mogador eco-resort just down the road combines 21st-Century attractions and service with ancient culture, and architecture.

Mogador is nestled in 1,500 acres of forest along sand dunes. To reach the resort, you go through the forest on the dry stone paths lit by an original, energy-efficient system. Nature and the natural world are central to this resort, and even the water used by the resort is recycled to irrigate the gardens and golf courses.

The two courses, both designed by Gary Player, are also exceptionally pro-environment and gorgeous to look at and play. But golf is not the only sport on offer at Mogador: you can also enjoy tennis, squash, kite surfing, windsurfing, horse-riding and of course hiking around the Souss plain. Argan trees grow in this region, providing precious argan oil, which you can sample in the spa. And you can relax with your mind at rest as a special club is on hand to look after your children.

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From Essaouira’s ramparts, you can take in the Atlantic Ocean and the fishing port with boats returning home, heavy with their catch is where you try the grilled sardines. The medina is a World Heritage Site full of fabled cabinet- and carpet-makers. The Sqala of the Kasbah, the artillery platform on the ramparts, offers from its north bastion an incomparable view across the medina. Leave the old European canons and walk towards the old, narrow streets and the Moulay El Hassan Square, you can enjoy the numerous and lively café terraces and restaurants.

Fascinating Essaouira confirms its status as an artist's town. It has always inspired artists, and the number of art galleries spread across the town is impressive: a visit is called for to discover the contemporary art that combines multiple influences from the Arab, Berber, Jewish, African and European civilisations.

Surf, kitesurf and windsurf enthusiasts come from around the world to take advantage of the swell and surf of this region.  Fishing fans will never come home empty-handed with such abundant waters. And during the hunting season, hunters will be able to find ample game in the region: boars, ducks, partridges, hares and pigeons.

   

Golf Courses

  • Mogador golf course

    Mogador

    This is a fabulous resort-style 36 hole golf club of the highest order. Designed by Gary Player, Mogador is a stunning 580 hectare mix of American target-golf, rugged Moroccan countryside with a touch of rolling Scottish links thrown in for good measure. Player is a fine architect and you can …

Golf Accommodation and Hotels

  • Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa 

    Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa

    Reminiscent of a sumptuous Moroccan riad, the façade of the Sofitel Essaouira Medina & Spa hotel is decorated in the traditional red of Essaouira. It’s a modern yet charming beachfront hotel within easy walking distance from the old town with its huge choice of restaurants. And yet the Sofitel …

     

Essaouria Golf Breaks

The Sidi-Mohammed-Ben-Abdallah Museum – Morocco art

 

Falcon island – a 15 minute boat ride will take you close to the two Mogador islands, which are a true link between the ocean and the continent, but you are not allowed to disembark as it is a protected bird sanctuary. It is possible to observe the flight of Eleonora's falcon.

 

Excursions -  on foot, on quad, on horseback - its up to you, everything is possible. You can also visit the argan forests on camel for an excursion lasting several days.Alizes Gnaoua Festival - Usually occurring between the months of  April and May, this annual festival celebrates both classical music and lyrical art. Artists from all over the world come to display their artistic talents, many coming from Egypt, Spain, the United States, Germany, and even Korea.

 

Essaouira Music Spring Festival – This week long party is held every year in late June. This festival is a gathering of jazz, rock, and cultural music with events beginning in the late afternoon and continuing on into the night.

 

Festival of the Atlantic Andalusias - The annual Festival of the Atlantic Andalusias is a celebration of the musical and cultural influences that the Andalusias (an ethnic group in southern Spain) have had around the world.  The Andalusias have not only influenced Morocco and Northern Africa but also South America and Spain itself.  Taking place throughout October and November, make sure to check the dates of the festival so you can enjoy this cultural extravaganza.

 

Fishing Harbour - Essaouira’s fishing harbour is truly one of a kind and is an experience that should not be missed while visiting the city. The Canaries Current and strong trade winds have created an authentic fishing port filled with an endless supply of fresh seafood. Everything from sardines and sea bass, to conger eels and crab can be found within the market, but the true test of the harbor is selecting the daily catches from local fisherman, and having your choice cooked in open air restaurants within the market.

 

Medina and Port - In 2001 the walled medina of Essaouira was added to the UNESCO’s World Heritage list for being a well-preserved 18th-Century example of European military architecture in North Africa.  We highly encourage you to take a walk around the ramparts, especially near sunset, the views are spectacular.

 

Skala de la Port - The Skala de la Ville is a sea bastion built upon the cliff of Essaouira and it provides wonderful views of the ramparts. The structure is lined with 18th- and 19th-Century brass cannons and is still a striking symbol of defense and national pride.

 

Essaouria Museum - For those interested in learning about the culture and history of the city this museum contains a small collection of jewellery, costumes, weapons, musical nstruments and carpets.   The museum also exhibits the jargon and signs of the local people which could help you during your stay.

 

Nightlife in Essaouira - Essaouira is one of the most attractive towns of Morocco. The city exudes undeniable charm with its shuttered houses, art galleries, wood workshops, fishermen and colourful boats.  There's not much Western-style nightlife in Essaouira, as the city is a bit laidback and goes to sleep early. However, the town where Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley used to hang out offers decent opportunities to unwind, eat and drink, and be merry. Most of the bars feature music  and the best bars are in Place Prince Moulay Hassan.  The Piano Bar in the Sofitel Mogador on Avenue Mohamed V offers a variation on the "Lost in Translation" theme.   The terrace bar at Taros (2 Rue de la Sqala) is superb for enjoying drinks amidst some live local music. It also offers a panoramic view of the Place Moulay el Hassan and the harbour. The bar at Ocean Vagabond Beach Hotel is very cosy and built in African colonial style.  

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