Essential Tips for Visiting Essaouira with a Dog

March-May and September-November are ideal: pleasant temperatures (20-25°C), moderate wind, low tourist crowds, and the beach at its best light. The summer (June-August) is the peak wind season (excellent for kitesurfing) but can be difficult for dogs in the midday gusts. Winter (December-February) is warm by European standards (16-20°C) and the beach is often empty; a fine season for dog travel if you accept some rain.

The Essaouira medina is unusually wide-alleyway compared to Marrakech or Fez; the main artery (Avenue de l'Istiqal) and the port-facing streets are broad enough for a large dog. The busiest souks have narrower lanes. The rampart-top promenade (walking the top of the medina walls) is the best dog walk in the medina itself: wide, open, and spectacular views of the ocean and town.