Moulay Bouzerktoun: The Marabout Protecting Essaouira's Surfers

Moulay Bouzerktoun is Essaouira's protective saint. His white-domed tomb sits directly on the beach, and local surfers respect this sacred space.

The Legend

Saint believed to protect those in water, tomb visited by fishermen before trips, surfers often acknowledge the marabout when passing. The saint's moussem (annual festival) brings pilgrims from across Morocco. Respect the site—it's sacred, not a photo opportunity.