• Essaouira - On the way to Essaouira, there will be a stop for a restroom break and café visit after a 90-minute drive. The next stop will be at a traditional Argan Women’s Cooperative to observe how women produce Argan Oil, Nut Butter, and cosmetics from the Argan nut. There is also an option to proceed directly to Essaouira. The medina of Essaouira (formerly known as “Mogador”) is a UNESCO World Heritage site, exemplifying a late-18th century fortified town.

► Enjoy lunch at the fish-grill cafes, featuring wooden tables and benches with a view of the sea. In the 19th century, this was the only Moroccan port south of Tangier. ► After lunch, visit Orson Welles’ Square and memorial, designed by Samir Mustapha, one of the town’s artists, which honors Orson Welles’ filming of Othello in Essaouira. Essaouira’s history reflects the era when Spain, Portugal, and England vied for control over its coasts. It boasts a typical Portuguese harbor, a remarkable example of Moorish and Portuguese architecture.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• English or French Driver guide

• Lunch
• Tea and coffee
• Travel insurance

A day trip to Essaouira is a fantastic excursion to embark on while in Marrakech. The journey takes approximately 3 hours by car from Marrakech, with a stop for restroom breaks and a visit to a women’s cooperative specializing in argan oil. Upon arrival in Essaouira, visitors can explore this charming seaside medieval town, renowned for its picturesque white-washed and blue-shuttered houses, colonnades, thuya wood workshops, art galleries, and delectable seafood. Historically known as Mogador by European sailors and traders, Essaouira is also famous for its annual Gnaoua Music Festival. The return trip to Marrakech departs from Essaouira at 4 PM.

• This day trip, is available all year round, and it starts from Marrakech at 8:30 am

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.