Essaouira

This windswept Atlantic port city combines a UNESCO-listed medina with a thriving arts scene, world-class windsurfing, and one of Morocco's most relaxed coastal vibes. Essaouira's 18th-century fortified walls, blue fishing boats, and galleries filled with Gnaoua-inspired art create an atmosphere that has attracted artists and musicians from Jimi Hendrix to modern-day creatives.