Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira on a full-day, guided excursion to the historic seaside city. Walk along the weathered skala, where heavy cannons are trained on Mogador island, and explore the atmospheric medina. Discover Berber costumes, traditional weapons and instruments alongside richly woven carpets in the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, and visit the Mellah, a neighborhood that once housed a thriving Jewish community. Slip into a bustling local market to shop for jewelry and handicrafts, then bask away the afternoon on Essaouira’s broad, sandy beaches.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Local guide English speaking guide in Essaouira.
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Pick up and drop off at a location of your choice in Marrakech
✔ Parking fees
✖ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Targafit Hotel & Hammam
2. Hotel Massimo Kech
3. Hotel Hicham
4. Ibis Hotel Essaouira
5. La Maison des Oliviers
6. Riad Jnane Salmaa
7. Riad Aladdin
8. Riad Paula
9. In Club Palmeraie Resorts
10. La Villa Nomade
11. Dar Loula
12. Riad Joya
13. Riad Hamza
14. Riad Kaiss by Anika
15. Villa El Gada
16. Hotel Central Palace
17. Riad Hasna Espi
18. Hotel Mimosa
19. Riad Tizwa
20. Riad Al Pacha Bed & Tours
Additional Info: Please write us the address of your hotel or riad and we will pick you up.
Itinerary
1
Start your Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech at 08h00 am. Cross the Houaz Planes towards the village of Sidi Lmokhtar just West of Marrakech. You will have a coffee break and continue past the unique Argan trees forest located in this area.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Cooperative Marjana (ARGAN OIL)
This is where you will find goats climbing trees in search of Argan nuts, a wonderful and rare sight to behold. You can stop at a local cooperative that processes Argan oil.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Essaouira Fishing Port
First, you will visit the fishing port and the old Portuguese fortifications. You can still see medieval war cannons lined up to overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the Medina (old town) with its well-maintained fortification dating from the 18th century. The major landmark of the medina is La Scala, which was built to combat foreign attacks from the sea. You can continue to Bab Laalouj (one of the main gates of Essaouira, then to the Mellah (the old Jewish quarter.
Along the way, various art shops, galleries, souvenir shops, and thuja carpentry stores line up in order. Choose one of the local cafes for a delicious seafood lunch and head to the Kasbah famous for serving as a military stronghold. If you are a beach lover, enjoy a stroll along the sandy Mogador Beach and watch the locals play beach ball. If you are brave enough, why not join a game for a few minutes; the people of Essaouira are very friendly. Otherwise, you can sunbathe while watching those who love kitesurfing or windsurfing.
Duration: 5 hours
4
Essaouira
Late in the afternoon, drive back to Marrakech, and your full-day tour to Essaouira will end with a drop off at your hotel or the nearest car-accessible point to your riad.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
