Port Fish Grills & Fish Market
سوق السمك
A row of seafood grill stalls at the harbour entrance, where you can pick the day's catch and have it grilled on the spot, a signature Essaouira experience.
Between the harbour and Moulay Hassan Square is a row of open-air seafood grills displaying the day's catch. You choose your fish, which is priced by weight and charcoal-grilled on the spot, served with bread and salad. Sardines are the cheapest, while lobster and prawns cost more. Be sure to confirm the unit price and total before ordering. The fish market inside the old town (Marché aux Poissons) also sells fish, and nearby shops will grill it for you. It is busiest at midday, and watch out for seagulls trying to steal your food.
Opening hours
Approx. 12:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Essaouira Port
- Skala du Port
- Skala de la Ville
- Bayt Dakira
- Thuya Woodworkers' Souk
- Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
- Medina of Essaouira
- Mellah of Essaouira