From Marrakech Essaouira Full Day Tour with Hotel Pickup

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 7 more

This is a private, door-to-door day trip—no bus crowds. We will pick you up at 08:00 from your hotel or riad (at a mutually agreed-upon meeting point) and provide a 30-minute grace period for anyone running late. Your bilingual driver-guide (English/French) will ensure smooth logistics in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and WhatsApp pins will be shared with you for easy coordination.

On the way, we can enjoy a relaxed coffee or tea break in a lush garden, where you might see goats in argan trees and, time permitting, visit a women’s argan cooperative.

In Essaouira, you will have 4 to 5 hours of genuine free time to explore the UNESCO-listed medina, ramparts, harbor, and beach at your own pace. Additionally, you can enhance your experience with upgrades, such as a licensed guided tour with lunch or camel and quad activities, tailoring the day to your preferences.

What's Included

Professional bilingual driver (English / French / Arabic)
Air-conditioned vehicle / Comfortable transport
Insurance
Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Additional activities or souvenirs

Meeting and pickup

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

Private Tour Information

Pickup: One pickup will be arranged for your group.
Departure Time: The official departure time is 08:00 (local time). Please be ready in your hotel or riad lobby, or at the nearest point accessible by car, 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

Grace Period (for both pickup and drop-off):
- If you are running late, we will wait up to 30 minutes beyond the confirmed pickup time. Please send us a message on WhatsApp if this occurs.
- If we are delayed due to traffic or road controls, please allow up to 30 minutes for our arrival. We will update you via WhatsApp and share the driver’s location.

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Meeting point

Meeting Point Information We will arrange a meeting point for your private tour with travelers. The location will be a convenient tourist landmark near your accommodation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Marrakech, 08:00 — The journey begins! You will be picked up from your hotel, riad, or the agreed meeting point. Settle into our air-conditioned vehicle as your professional driver-guide (English/French) takes you out of Marrakech across the Haouz plain toward the Atlantic. We will pause for coffee or mint tea in a serene garden along the way. With some luck, you might spot goats balancing in argan trees and sheep and camels grazing nearby.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Essaouira

    2) Essaouira — the White-and-Blue Atlantic City About an hour after our coffee stop, the road opens up to the bright sea views and the ramparts of Essaouira. Seagulls circle over the harbor where blue wooden boats gently sway, and the air is infused with salt, cedar, and grilled seafood. Inside the UNESCO-listed medina, whitewashed streets adorned with blue lead to workshops of thuya wood carvers, painters, and jewelers. Lined with old cannons, the Skala overlooks the Atlantic and the crashing waves.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Medina of Essaouira

    Upon arrival, your driver-guide (English/French) will provide a 10–15 minute orientation and share map pins with you. After that, you'll have approximately 4–5 hours of free time to explore at your own pace. You can wander through the UNESCO-listed medina, visit the Skala ramparts, and stroll along the harbor filled with blue boats. Feel free to browse through the thuya-wood workshops and art galleries, enjoy a walk on the beach, and choose your own seafood or Moroccan lunch (at your own expense). When you arrive, we will confirm your return time and meeting spot.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Marrakech

    Return to Marrakech — early evening. After spending 4 to 5 hours of free time in Essaouira, we will regroup at the designated meeting spot and depart, typically between 15:30 and 16:30, depending on the season and daylight. The drive back to Marrakech is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (around 160 km) and includes an optional short restroom or coffee stop upon request. Depending on traffic and the season, you can expect to arrive in Marrakech in the early evening. Grace Period: If you are running late to the meeting spot, we will wait up to 30 minutes. Please message us on WhatsApp so we can coordinate.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Supplied by Mrabti Go Travel

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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