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Visit the seaside City of Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic coast on this Day Trip from Marrakech. Essaouira has plenty to explore, from the Medina and souks to the port and beach, and you'll have ample free time to enjoy the area. This Full-Day Excursion provides an easy way to see more of Morocco for those with limited time by providing round-Trip transport that lets you skip the stress of car hire
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up travelers from their accommodation in Marrakech, for some accommodation in the old Medina, the pick-up and drop-off will be at/from the nearest point. Once you book, our team will contact you for pick-up details.
Itinerary
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1Essaouira
Spend a full day in the coastal town in the Atlantic and explore the city of Essaouira from Marrakech, discover a charming medina, stroll the colorful souks, the narrow alleys and a center full of open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Visit sekkala, the Old Portuguese fortress; you will have the freedom to explore the city at your own pace, with an extra stop in an argan oil cooperative along the way to discover this magic oil and its benefits. Book your full day tour from Marrakech to Essaouira to explore this charming small town, Essaouira is the Old Portuguese city of Mogador. The city of Essaouira designed by a French architect Vauban. For a long time the city had a large Jewish population. These influences, and many others, have given a unique and very attractive result. Today, the city is slowly becoming a city of artists. Along the way, admire the view of the countryside through villages and fields, then stop at a small argan oil cooperative run by local women.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Discover how oil is extracted and used – with the possibility of buying oil directly from producers – before continuing to Essaouira.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Medina of Essaouira
Once in Essaouira, you will enjoy an extremely favorable microclimate that ensures a mild temperature in winter and cool in summer. Also worth noting is a beautiful beach, protected by beautiful Islands. The craftsmen of Essaouira are famous for the marquetry on cedar root and offer a wide range of objects from the small memory to the pieces of furniture and true works of art. Explore the medina of Essaouira, visit the old harbor, which was for a long time a meeting point for the merchant coming from the sub-Saharan and others from the west. Visit the sekkala, an old fortified Portuguese fortress, then, head to the Medina to stroll its small blue alleys and enjoy a delicious fish lunch.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the old fortified portuguese castle 'the sekkala", which is the one of the toursit attractions of Essaouira
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: infants can either sit on laps or in their own seats if parents bring a suitable car seat.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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