Sidi Kaouki is a small Berber village 25km south of Essaouira, home to valleys, forests, sea and caves.

The name of this village of fishermen and shepherds comes from a local saint from the late 19th century whose tomb can still be seen at one end of its endless beach.

In this coastal municipality, the main activities practised by the local population are, in addition to fishing and agriculture, the production and marketing of high quality 100% natural organic products, such as honey, amlou, or the famous Argan, from which cosmetics, soap, shampoos and creams are made. The local population of Sidi Kaouki produces, develops and sells all kinds of Argan products, such as the Sidi Kaouki cooperative, the Sidi Kaouki Argan Women’s Association and the Moroccan natural products mogador.

In fact, Sidi Kaouki is part of the Argan biosphere reserve which covers the vast plain bordered by the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains and flows into the Atlantic. The argan forest plays an important role in terms of research and socio-economic development.

For its part, the marabout of Sidi Kaouki attracts pilgrims from all over, gives spiritual power to the village and embellishes the landscape of the place thanks to its particular architecture.

Sidi Kaouki also owes its reputation to its large waves, which make it a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts and professionals.