Full Day Trip To Essaouira city - Departure From Marrakech

4.8 (106 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration9h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 500 travelers
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Overview

Essaouira is a port city and resort on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Its medina (old town) is protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts called the Skala de la Kasbah, which were designed by European engineers.

Visit the women cooperative on the way down to Essaouira producing and selling the popular Argan oil, an industry that hopes to empower women and local producers in the country.

Enjoy the seaside landscape and fresh fish markets or enter into the old town for a look at fascinating and bustling souks selling a wide range of goods.

Explore the medina and fishing port, the ancient city walls and ramparts and the Mellah - the Jewish quarter.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off From your Hotel or Riad
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle minivan
  • Free time to visit Essaouira city
  • Entry/Admission - Medina of Essaouira
  • Driver/Guide.
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Essaouira
    2h
    Remember to bring a towel, sun protection and swimming attire if you wish to go swimming later in the day. Please be in the lobby at 8:00am. The driver should be there ready for you. You are to be taken via a 3-hour drive to the coastal town of Essaouira. En route, however, you are to make two stops. The first stop is at a café. There you can purchase refreshments as well as use the bathroom. The second stop is at a small factory where you can see the production of a local plant oil called argan. It is great for the skin and hair. Going from the café to the small factory, hopefully at some point you will see goats standing on the top of trees. They are often, but not always, there.
  2. Essaouira Ramparts
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Upon arrival, you'll get to see the ancient medina full of craftsmen at leisure, walk along the beach, and each fresh fish at the port. Below are the names of the attractions we recommend you to explore:

    1. Porte de la Marine (a.k.a. Marine Docks)
    2. Sqala de la Ville Bastion (a.k.a. Sqala de la Kasbah)
    3. Rue Dar Laalouj: a road dotted with shops
    4. Souk Jdid Market
    5. Rue Mohammed Zerktouni: the main street featuring a lively market
    6. The City Ramparts
    7. Essaouira Beach: On the far side of the beach, look out for the ruins of defense walls.
    8. Sqala du Port Bastion
  3. Essaouira Beach
    Pass by
    We recommend you purchase lunch around 1.00pm, in a restaurant of your choice. (please note that lunch is not included on today's tour). If you wish to go swimming, we recommend you do so at 2:30pm. Afterward, you should be back to the main parking area at 3:30pm. Your minibus heading back to Marrakesh is scheduled to leave at 4:00pm. You should be dropped off at the main square in Marrakesh or at your hotel around 7:00pm.

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Pickup details

“Travelers will be picked up from their accommodation or from a nearby accessible meeting point if vehicle access is limited. Please provide the exact details of your accommodation to organize the pickup. The exact time and location will be confirmed after booking.”

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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