Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech
Experience Details
Suitable For
Type
Shared / Group Experience
Hotel Pickup
Available
Departure Time
08:00
Return Time
18:00
Difficulty
Easy
What to Bring
Why this experience exists
"Spend a full day in the Atlantic coastal city and explore the city of Essaouira from Marrakech, discover a charming medina, stroll through colorful souks, narrow alleys and a center full of breweries and seafood restaurants. Visit Sekkala, the old Portuguese fortress; you will have the freedom to explore the city at your own pace, with an additional stop at an argan oil cooperative along the way to discover this magical oil and its benefits."
About the experience
Program details:
Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech
- Full day: Marrakech Day trip to Essaouira.
- Day trip to Essaouira in Marrakech. Departure from your accommodation in Marrakech for one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco, a welcoming small seaside town, enjoying an exceptional climate.
Before arriving in Essaouira, you will experience exceptional moments on the road, such as observing the goats that know how to climb and descend the argan tree and the optional visit to the Berber women’s argan oil cooperative.
Arrival in Essaouira, walking tour of the history of the old port of Essaouira: a mixture of Portuguese, African and Arab influences. Stroll along the port and admire the Skala fortress with its wave-beaten ramparts and cannons.
Visit the medina and the municipal market, and explore the jewelers’ quarter and a craft complex of Essaouira’s artistic heritage. You will have free time for lunch and to wander around Essaouira. Feel free to explore the city and buy some souvenirs, such as the wooden pieces made only in Essaouira. At the end of the day, return to Marrakech and back to your accommodation.
list features
Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech.
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