Explore the historic seaside city of Essaouira on a full-day excursion from Marrakech. Discover the atmospheric medina, visit museums, shop for jewelry, and relax on the sandy beaches.
Explore the historic seaside city of Essaouira on a full-day excursion from Marrakech. Discover the atmospheric medina, visit museums, shop for jewelry, and relax on the sandy beaches.
- Sidi Mokhtar - 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.
- Cooperative Marjana (ARGAN OIL) - This is where you will find goats climbing trees in…
- Sidi Mokhtar - 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.
- 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.
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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. - 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.

- Private transportation
- Local English-speaking guide in Essaouira
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick up and drop off at your chosen location in Marrakech
- Parking fees included
- Private transportation
- Local English-speaking guide in Essaouira
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick up and drop off at your chosen location in Marrakech
- Parking fees included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Embark on a full-day, guided tour from Marrakech to the historic coastal city of Essaouira. Stroll along the ancient skala, where imposing cannons face Mogador Island, and wander through the charming medina. Explore the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, showcasing Berber costumes, traditional weapons, instruments, and intricately woven carpets. Visit…
Embark on a full-day, guided tour from Marrakech to the historic coastal city of Essaouira. Stroll along the ancient skala, where imposing cannons face Mogador Island, and wander through the charming medina. Explore the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, showcasing Berber costumes, traditional weapons, instruments, and intricately woven carpets. Visit the Mellah, a district that was once home to a vibrant Jewish community. Dive into a lively local market to shop for jewelry and handicrafts, then relax on Essaouira’s expansive, sandy beaches for the afternoon.
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.