Seafood Lunch on the Wharf in Essaouira, Essaouira

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If you are a seafood fan, there's no better place in Morocco to enjoy a fresh and locally caught lunch than Essaouira. The city's wharf is always buzzing with energy, from anglers returning from the sea, vendors selling their goods, people enjoying a meal, and seagulls trying to catch the leftovers. Enjoy a cultural and culinary experience with your host, who will help you pick out your lunch from the fresh catch of the day on the pier. After choosing your goodies, you'll head to a local restaurant, where they'll grill up your selection for you in true Moroccan style.

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2 total ratings, 2 with reviews
2.5
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3.0
Guides, Drivers and Staff
5.0
Transport
4.0
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SARMA M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Lunch at the wharf was very casual. We thought it was going to be in a restaurant, but it turns out that you pick a spot, right nerar the water, select your seafood and have it cooked for you while you eat at picnic tables. It was a great experience, just not what we were expecting. Essaouira is more than fresh seafood. There are amazing sunsets from the beach, the medina is cute and manageable (but get most of your shopping done in Fez and Marrakech). Our favorite part was a bit... Read more

Lunch at the wharf was very casual. We thought it was going to be in a restaurant, but it turns out that you pick a spot, right nerar the water, select your seafood and have it cooked for you while you eat at picnic tables. It was a great experience, just not what we were expecting. Essaouira is more than fresh seafood. There are amazing sunsets from the beach, the medina is cute and manageable (but get most of your shopping done in Fez and Marrakech). Our favorite part was a bit serendipitous. We went for a late morning walk to the wharf, and just kept following it down to the end, and were able to watch the hustle and bustle of the fishing boats coming in and unloading their bounty. The controlled chaos was delightful to watch.

Tips for future travelers

This is a great stop, especially at the end of the trip, nice and relaxing. There are some pretty fantastic restaurants here, and this is definitely the place for fresh seafood.

Quality of Experience
Loved to spend the end of the trip in a relaxing beach town.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rachid, as always, was fantastic. No guides or other staff, to speak of
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Nicholas B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
While seeing the fish market was a good experience, we would not recommend eating there. The setting is picnic tables inside the market. There was construction going on and the overall cleanliness was extremely poor. We did not enjoy this meal, as we were concerned about the hygiene and cleanliness of the surroundings. Throughout our trip, this is the only time we had this concern. Read more

While seeing the fish market was a good experience, we would not recommend eating there. The setting is picnic tables inside the market. There was construction going on and the overall cleanliness was extremely poor. We did not enjoy this meal, as we were concerned about the hygiene and cleanliness of the surroundings. Throughout our trip, this is the only time we had this concern.

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