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This town is the Moroccan coastal spot most popular with independent travellers, and only rarely do you see package tours here. By the looks of things, however, this won't last forever. Word is spreading about Essaouira's beautiful curving beach and other charms.
Fast Facts
Population
69,493
Currency
Name: Moroccan Dirham
Code: MAD
Symbol: DH
Electrical Plugs
127/220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic, Tamazight
Time Zones
GMT/UTC 0
Country Dialing Code
+212
Weights & Measures
Metric
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