A garden in the Ounagha countryside, photographed in 2010 on the Marrakech–Essaouira journey
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Ounagha is a rural commune in Essaouira province, in the Marrakech-Safi region. Plains, low hills, farming and livestock shape this inland landscape. Accommodation addresses may refer to a douar, or village, rather than the commune's centre: confirm the precise location with your host.
Combine a countryside stay with a separately planned visit to Essaouira's medina and port. Before arrival, check the final access road and return transport. Arrange any visit to an argan producer or workshop directly; a business address alone does not guarantee public opening or a guided visit.
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