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The Malibu of Morocco: Making merry in Essaouira, the little port that packs a punch

Glynes Roberts - Daily Mail | 2011-11-18 | Tourism

Spangled seas, hot sun, freshly-squeezed orange juice. There are few early morning pleasures quite so seductive, especially when it's miserable back in England. It is easy enough to find such joys in California, but that is an 11-hour flight and an eight-hour time change away. The beautiful...

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Essaouira A development plan for the island of Mogador

Yacout Info | 2011-08-17 | News

Objective: To classify the protected area Eleonora's falcon, to save the species . The archipelago of Essaouira is composed of two main islands. It includes an old jail, a mosque and old fishermen's houses The island of Mogador undoubtedly contributes to the charm of Essaouira. Located in the...

Archipelago, Essaouira, PIM

Morocco's three most exciting cities

Yacout Info | 2011-07-29 | Tourism

If you're looking to go on a fantastic city break, there is nothing quite like taking holidays in Morocco. Head to the North African country and you'll be able to visit a range of exciting destinations that offer plenty to see and do. When looking for Morocco villa rentals, one place sure to...

Agadir, Dar Said, Essaouira, Marrakech, Marrakech Museum

Colours of the tradewinds by Cathy Bion, ports by a visual artist-photographer

Yacout Info | 2011-07-24 | News

The photographs in this book were taken by Cathy Bion in the ports of Tangier, Essaouira and its region, and around Lisbon, Sydney, and in Brittany (Roscoff, Ile de Batz, Carantec and Brest). For the last twenty years, the visual arts photographer has regularly exhibited her...

Alliance Française, Blue Tree Gallery, Cathy Bion Derhy, Essaouira, Lisbon, Ports, Sydney

The 14th Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival returns to its origins

Yacout Info | 2011-06-24 | Patrimony

The Gnaoua and World Music Festival which began on Thursday 23 June will run until Sunday 26 June. As this successful event enters its 14th year, organizers are keen to preserve its original spirit. This year's homecoming is in order. "The festival is a Gnaoua avant-garde festival which...

Baba Sissoko and Tamani Revolu, Essaouira, Ganaoua, Maâlem Kbiber, Neila Tazi, Salif Keita, Trilok Gurtu, World Music

Ancient Pleasures

Yacout Info | 2011-06-20 | News

The Daily Telegraph published this winning review on Essaouira in itsdestination series. Every visitor to Morocco should experience Essaouira, where staying inside the old city ramparts is best. Within the crenellated walls, the smell of wet fish and rich tagines pervades the twisting alleyways...

Essaouira, old city walls

The top ten things to do in Morocco.

Yacout Info | 2011-06-06 | News

The top ten things to do in Morocco. 1. Cook a tagine in Essaouira The laid-back beach town of Essaouira is the perfect spot to learn how to prepare a tasty Moroccan tagine, a flavoursome stew slow cooked in a conical-shaped dish also called a tagine, cleverly designed to seal in the spicy...

Essaouira, l'aetelier Madada, Surf, Taghazout, Tangine

Morocco: From Souks to the Seaside

Yacout Info | 2011-06-03 | Yacoupedia

Nestled in the North-Western most tip of Africa, Morocco undoubtedly offers something for everyone. Due to its rich and varied history, the scenery, culture and infrastructure alters dramatically depending on region. Be it the traditional Berber dynasties, the arrival of the Arabs, or the French...

Essaouira, Fez, Marrakech

A weekend in Essaouira, Morocco

Yacout Info | 2011-06-03 | Tourism

The handsome barman, wearing a bow-tie and serving cocktails in the Orson Welles Bar, is the spitting image of Humphrey Bogart. My friend and I are at the Hotel des Isles, on the first night of our weekend in Essaouira, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. “Here is Orson Welles standing at this bar, when...

Essaouira, Hotel des Isles, Mogador, Orsen Welles, Purple Islands

John Wolfe and International Students House

Yacout Info | 2011-05-10 | Portrait

He was born in Detroit and he moved to New York City where he went to school and obtained his first degree. He became an international student in 1961 when he came to England to study. He travelled by ship, the best way he felt to approach an island. He had no intention of staying in England but...

BMS, Essaouira, Goats, International Students House, John Wolfe, Mary Trevelyan, Mongolia

Luxury resort opens in Morocco

Yacout Info | 2011-03-17 | News

Sofitel has opened a luxury property in the new Moroccan resort of Essaouira Mogador on the country's Atlantic coast. The Mogador eco-resort is set in some 600 hectares of forest along 4 kilometers of coast line, boasting a 36-hole Gary Player golf course and a number of exclusive villas, all...

Essaouira, Mogador, Sofitel

Opening of the expressway linking Essaouira Marrakesh-Agadir motorway via Chichaoua

Yacout Info | 2011-03-05 | News

Minister of Equipment and Transport Karim Ghellab, conducted on Friday at Chichoua the opening of the expressway linking the city of Essaouira to Marrakech-Agadir motorway via Chichaoua, totaling nearly 700 million DH. At the same time, explanations were presented to the Minister who was...

Agadir Motorway, Essaouira, Hamid narjisse, Karim Ghellad, Marrakech, Mohamed Mhidia

Marrakech records an outstanding performance in 2010

Yacout Info | 2011-02-05 | Tourism

Marrakech, the main destination for foreign tourists in Morocco Tourist recorded an outstanding performance throughout2010 despite challenging economic conditions. This was thanks to the introduction by the Moroccan Tourist Office ( ONMT) of an unprecedented level of support in terms of promotion...

Al Haouz, CRT, Essaouira, Marrakech, ONMT, RAM, Russia, Scandinavia

The U.S. Agency for Development and Trade (USTDA) supports the development of clean energy in Morocco

Yacout Info | 2011-01-26 | News

The U.S. Agency for Development and Trade (USTDA) has awarded a grant to the National Agency for the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency (ADEREE) to finance a project support the development of a solar photovoltaic system, a pilot project of 5 MW (PV) in Essaouira. This funding,...

ADEREE, Carl B. Kress, Essaouira, Judith Chammas, Said Mouline, USTDA

Arab, Jewish cultures meet in Morocco

Yacout Info | 2010-11-07 | Yacoupedia

Jews and Muslims from around the Mediterranean gathered in Essaouira last week for the 7th Atlantic Andalusia Festival, an event that celebrated the multi-religious heritage of Andalusia and Morocco. The Atlantic Andalusia Festival was a chance for Essaouira to highlight its ancient Jewish...

Analousia, Andre Azoulay, Essaouira

Lifting the curtain on the 7th edition of the Andalusian Atlantic Festival in Essaouira

Yacout Info | 2010-10-30 | Yacoupedia

The opening of the 7th edition of the Andalusian Atlantic Festival, with the theme "words and music woven of embroidered matrouz" took place on Thursday night in Essaouira. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of André Azoulay, Counsellor to the King and President and founder of the...

Andre Azoulay, Essaouira, Haim Louk and Raymond Baydaoui, Mohamed El Yazghi

Essaouira, the second stage of the "European Academy of Experts in Morocco 2010"

Yacout Info | 2010-09-30 | News

Essaouira, the second stage of the "European Academy of Experts in Morocco 2010" Province of Essaouira will host from 8 to 10 October next the second "European Academy of Experts in Morocco", the first stage will run from October 6 to 7 in Marrakech. In total, some 400 travel...

Essaouira, European Academy of Experts in, Marrakech, ONMT

Collective exhibition in Essaouira

Yacout Info | 2010-09-19 | News

The exhibition is open in Essaouira September 18 to 23 at the hall of the Moroccan Red Crescent .. The official opening is planned for Monday, September 20 at 18h With their donation of crafts and artistic works about fifty individuals from other cities, Muslims, Jews or Christians .., from Morocco...

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Essaouira welcomes young Gnaoua talent.

Yacout info | 2010-07-29 | Culture

The 6th Festival of young Gnawa musicians takes place at Essaouira 4 to 7 August. The director of the festival is Abderrahim El Bertai and all the concerts and performances will be free and open to all. Amongst the main attractions are concerts at Moulay Hassan and Dar Souiri with 16 Gnaoua groups...

Essaouira, fusion, Gnaoua, Young Gnaoua talent

An International Symposium "Judeo-Muslim Peaceful Coexistence", 13 March in Marrakech

Yacout Info | 2010-02-08 | News

An international conference under the theme " Judeo-Muslim Peaceful Coexistence: is it possible from the example of Morocco?" will take place on March 13, 2010 in Marrakech. Initiated by the Association "Permanence of Moroccan Judaism" (APJM), this meeting will bring together more than a hundred...

Demnate, Essaouira, Goulmima and Merzouga., Judeo-Muslim Peaceful Coexiste, marrakech, Ouarzazate, Oukaïmeden, Permanence of Moroccan Judaism, symposium, the Ourika valley, Tinghir

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