Discover Essaouira’s charm on a private tour from Marrakech. Enjoy scenic drives, explore UNESCO sites, and customize your adventure with unique upgrades.
Discover Essaouira’s charm on a private tour from Marrakech. Enjoy scenic drives, explore UNESCO sites, and customize your adventure with unique upgrades.
- Chichaoua - Marrakech, 08:00 — The adventure begins! Guests will be collected from their hotel, riad, or the prearranged meeting location. Relax in our air-conditioned vehicle as the professional driver-guide (English/French) escorts you out of Marrakech, traversing the Haouz plain towards the Atlantic. A stop for coffee or mint tea in a tranquil…
- Chichaoua - Marrakech, 08:00 — The adventure begins! Guests will be collected from their hotel, riad, or the prearranged meeting location. Relax in our air-conditioned vehicle as the professional driver-guide (English/French) escorts you out of Marrakech, traversing the Haouz plain towards the Atlantic. A stop for coffee or mint tea in a tranquil garden is included. With a bit of luck, you might see goats perched in argan trees and sheep and camels grazing nearby.
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Essaouira - 2) Essaouira — the White-and-Blue Atlantic City
Approximately an hour after the coffee break, the road reveals stunning sea views and the ramparts of Essaouira. Seagulls soar above the harbor where blue wooden boats gently bob, and the air is filled with the scents of salt, cedar, and grilled seafood. Within the UNESCO-listed medina, whitewashed streets accented with blue lead to workshops of thuya wood carvers, painters, and jewelers. The Skala, lined with old cannons, offers views of the Atlantic and the crashing waves. - Medina of Essaouira - Upon arrival, the driver-guide (English/French) will provide a 10–15 minute orientation and share map pins. Afterward, guests will have about 4–5 hours of free time to explore at their leisure. They can wander through the UNESCO-listed medina, visit the Skala ramparts, and stroll along the harbor filled with blue boats. Feel free to explore the thuya-wood workshops and art galleries, enjoy a beach walk, and select your own seafood or Moroccan lunch (at your own expense). Upon arrival, the return time and meeting spot will be confirmed.
- Marrakech - Return to Marrakech — early evening. After enjoying 4 to 5 hours of free time in Essaouira, guests will regroup at the designated meeting spot and depart, typically between 15:30 and 16:30, depending on the season and daylight. The journey back to Marrakech takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (around 160 km) and includes an optional short restroom or coffee stop upon request. Depending on traffic and the season, arrival in Marrakech is expected in the early evening.
Grace Period: If guests are running late to the meeting spot, the group will wait up to 30 minutes. Please message via WhatsApp for coordination.

- Professional bilingual driver (English / French / Arabic)
- Air-conditioned vehicle / Comfortable transport
- Insurance
- Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
- Professional bilingual driver (English / French / Arabic)
- Air-conditioned vehicle / Comfortable transport
- Insurance
- Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Additional activities or souvenirs
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Additional activities or souvenirs
This exclusive, private day trip offers a personalized door-to-door experience, avoiding the hassle of bus crowds. The operator will pick you up at 08:00 from your hotel or riad (or a pre-arranged meeting point) and allow a 30-minute grace period for any delays. A bilingual driver-guide (English/French) will ensure a seamless journey in a comfortable,…
This exclusive, private day trip offers a personalized door-to-door experience, avoiding the hassle of bus crowds. The operator will pick you up at 08:00 from your hotel or riad (or a pre-arranged meeting point) and allow a 30-minute grace period for any delays. A bilingual driver-guide (English/French) will ensure a seamless journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, with WhatsApp pins provided for easy coordination.
During the journey, enjoy a leisurely coffee or tea break in a lush garden, where you might spot goats in argan trees. If time allows, a visit to a women’s argan cooperative can be arranged.
In Essaouira, you will have 4 to 5 hours of genuine free time to explore the UNESCO-listed medina, ramparts, harbor, and beach at your leisure. Additionally, you can enhance your experience with optional upgrades, such as a licensed guided tour with lunch or camel and quad activities, customizing the day to suit your preferences.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.