General

Essaouira Day Trip

About 160 kilometers and 3 hours drive from marrakech is the small seaside town of Essaouira with the most fascinating feature on the coast ATLANTIC as 17hC Portuguese rampart walls protect the coast and  divide the old city into several districts. It is a surprise to come across its Medina with straight streets where you can explore the artisanal crafts and visit women’s cooperative to learn about how they make Argan oil and a range of products. Mogador  is the first  name of the Beber town before changing its original name into Essaouira.

The tour starts at 8:00 am from Marrakech and returns back to Marrakech at 18:00 pm. On the way to Essaouira there is an opportunity to stop for a visit in Argan Oil Women’s Cooperative. During the excursion you will also be able to see the surrounding countryside.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore outside the urban areas of Marrakech
  • Visit the medina and its souks
  • Visit the harbor and Scala
  • The sandy beach of Essaouira and the surfers
  • The goats climbing the Argan trees
  • Taste fish and sea food
  • Picturesque town lovely images for photographers

Inclusions

What is included

  • -A/C comfortable transportation
  • -Professional English speaking guide
  • -Sightseeing

What is not included

  • -Meals not mentioned on the itinerary and drinks
  • -Travel insurance
  • -Tipping for the team

Itenerary

Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel or Riad heading to a coastal town of Essaouira (approx 2,5 h driving from Marrakech) providing an excellent opportunity to relax on the beach as well as have a self guided tour in the medina. The Medina of Essaouira is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and combines history and culture with modern cafes and restaurants. Essaouira has a long promenade with a large, sandy beach. There are many activities taking place on the beach – local boys are playing football, families are enjoying the beach and camel owners providing camel rides along the coast line. This is a perfect opportunity to get away from the city rush and enjoy the cooler climate of the coastal town of Essaouira.