Did I happen to tell you that j’adore Essaouira in Morocco? And I’m not alone at all on this one. Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, and Orson Welles are some of the famous people who have visited Essaouira and succumbed to its charms. But what strikes me most is the windswept beauty of this place, anchored in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Life isn’t rushed in Essaouira, and you get the feeling that the ‘chill’ vibe of the hippies who once flocked this whitewashed town lingers on in every street corner and back alley. By no means is this a picture-perfect place despite its UNESCO World Heritage status. In fact, it’s a…