Private Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

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(5 reviews)
Marrakech, Morocco

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Enjoy the beautiful, narrow labyrinthine streets of Essaouira, a charming, calm seaside town only two and a half hours from Marrakech. Relax during your trip in the comfort of a private car and visit the famous port with its blue boats and herds of seagulls flying overhead and let the sea breeze cool you down as you walk to the top of the Port Skala and the along the 6 km long sandy beach.

What's Included

Private transportation
Local guide English speaking in Essaouira.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

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

Write us the address of your hotel or riad and we will pick you up from it.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech at 08h00 am. Cross the Houaz Planes towards the village of Sidi Lmokhtar just West of Marrakech. You will have a coffee break and continue past the unique Argan trees forest located in this area.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This is where you will find goats climbing trees in search of Argan nuts, a wonderful and rare sight to behold. You can stop at a local cooperative that processes Argan oil

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Essaouira Fishing Port

    First, you can visit the harbor with its fishing port and old Portuguese fortifications. You can still see medieval war cannons aligned in order to overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the Medina ( old city ) with its well-kept fortification dating to the 18th century. The major landmark of the Medina is La Scala, which was built against foreign attacks from the sea. You can continue to Bab Laalouj ( One of the main gates of Essaouira, then to the Mellah ( the old Jewish quarter. Along the way, various art shops, galleries, souvenir shops, and thuya woodcraft shops are aligned in order. Choose one of the local cafes for a delicious seafood lunch and head to Kasbah famous for having served as a military bastion. If you are a beach lover, enjoy a walk along the sandy beach of Mogador, and maybe watch locals playing beach ball. If you are brave enough, why not join a game for a few minutes; people from Essaouira are very friendly. If not you can sunbathe while watching waterspouts amateurs kitesurfing or windsurfing.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • Essaouira (Pass by)

    Late in the afternoon, drive back to Marrakech, and your full-day tour to Essaouira will end with a drop off at your hotel or the nearest car-accessible point to your riad.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Time Out travel

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical 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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