Essaouira and the Atlantic coast (Rough Guides Snapshot Morocco)

Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Essaouira and the Atlantic coast is the ultimate travel guide to this coastal area of Morocco. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Rabat's Hassan Mosque to El Jadida's Cité Portugaise and Casablanca's colonial architecture to the relaxed beaches of Essaouira. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, markets, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Essaouira and the Atlantic coast covers the coastal area just north of Rabat, as well as Rabat itself and its tightly connected neighbour, Salé, before continuing down the Atlantic shore to the commercial capital of Casablanca and the coastal resorts of El Jadida and Safi, and south to the wide beaches of enchanting Essaouira. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Morocco, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Essaouira and the Atlantic coast, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Morocco. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Essaouira and the Atlantic coastis equivalent to 106 printed pages.