Essaouira: Morocco’s Coastal Gem Attracts French Tourists for Yoga and Wellness Getaways

In Essaouira, a new trend is emerging and is bringing in French tourists: wellness through yoga. While thanks to its location, the city was already a paradise for surfers, its beaches, according to France 3, are increasingly being stormed by yoga enthusiasts.

Rachelle Greslé, a chef in the Var, is a passionate fan of Essaouira. "It’s a change of scenery for me. I can wander the streets and stroll around," she details in the French channel’s report. Delighted to be able to play a major role in the city, this French woman owns a riad there that she bought with friends for 300,000 euros 5 years ago. She organizes wellness retreats that cost 630 euros per person per week.