"Day Trip Marrakech to Essaouira | UNESCO Medina & Atlantic Port

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Marrakech, Morocco

9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

• Small Group — just your group and your guide, nobody else
• We drive through the Argan forest and stop for the famous tree-climbing goats
• Our guide is from Essaouira — this is their city and their story to tell
• We time the fish lunch at the port for midday when it's freshest and most
atmospheric
• The medina here is completely different to Marrakech — relaxed, artistic and far
less crowded
• This is the city that captivated Jimi Hendrix — we tell you that story

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Expert local guide throughout the full day
✓ Private round-trip transport from Marrakech hotel
✗ Lunch (€10–15 at port fish grills — guide recommends)
Personal shopping

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from your Marrakech hotel at 8:00–8:30 AM.
Return drop-off to your hotel approximately 7:00–8:00 PM.
Please provide hotel name and address at time of booking.

OR
Meeting point

Petrol station Shell

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
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    Essaouira

    Discover the magical Atlantic port city of Essaouira — one of Morocco's most enchanting destinations. Just 2.5 hours from Marrakech, it feels like a completely different world: cool Atlantic breezes, whitewashed walls, the sound of waves and Gnawa music drifting through blue-painted alleyways. On the drive, you'll pass through the Argan forest — the only place in the world where Argan trees grow wild, home to the famous tree-climbing goats that balance in the branches. In Essaouira, your guide walks you along the magnificent 18th-century sea ramparts with their Portuguese cannons still aimed at the Atlantic. You'll explore the UNESCO-listed medina — far smaller and more relaxed than Marrakech .Lunch at the port fish grills is unmissable — choose your fresh fish from the display and watch it grilled over charcoal. In the afternoon, walk the wild Atlantic beach and absorb the unique atmosphere that captivated Jimi Hendrix, Orson Welles and Winston Churchill.

    10 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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

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