Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech with Free Time

5.0 (30 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join a small-group Essaouira day trip from Marrakech. Travel in an air-conditioned minibus with an English- and French-speaking driver. Pickup is from your hotel or the nearest accessible point.

Stop in Chichaoua for a break, then visit a women-run argan oil cooperative.

In Essaouira, enjoy free time at your own pace. Your driver will confirm the meeting point and return time.

Start at the fishing port to see the blue boats. Walk to the Skala de la Ville for Atlantic views. Next, visit the Mellah, the former Jewish quarter. Continue through the UNESCO-listed medina and browse its craft shops and souks.

Choose a local restaurant for lunch, which is not included. Afterwards, relax on the beach or at a café.

Meet your driver in the afternoon for the return to Marrakech. Drop-off is at your hotel, riad, or the nearest accessible point.

Book your Essaouira excursion and spend a day by the sea.

What's included

  • Free time to explore Essaouira
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit to a women’s argan oil cooperative
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Local guide in Essaouira
  • Entrance fees, if any

What to expect

  1. Marrakech
    3h
    Your driver picks you up at your hotel in Marrakech around 08:00. You leave the city behind and head west toward the Atlantic coast. Along the way, the red plains give way to rolling hills and argan forests. You pause at a viewpoint to stretch your legs, take photos, and enjoy the open countryside.
  2. Essaouira
    4h
    You reach Essaouira around midday. The rest of the day is yours. Walk the old medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with whitewashed walls and blue doors. Climb the Skala ramparts and watch waves crash below the old cannons. Wander the souks for woodwork, spices, and local crafts. Game of Thrones fans will spot scenes from the show on these walls. Hungry? Your driver can point you to a good local spot. Head to the fishing port and pick fresh fish off the grill, or sit down for a slow-cooked tagine by the sea.
  3. Marrakech
    3h
    In the late afternoon, you meet your driver and head back inland. Sit back and rest after a full day on the coast. You arrive at your hotel in Marrakech in the early evening.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

If your accommodation is inside the Medina and the minibus cannot reach it, we will send you the nearest meeting point by WhatsApp.

WhatsApp: +212681318181

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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