1-Day Trip – Excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira

5 (1 Review)
Essaouira
From: € 29,75
5
(1 review)
Check
Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Experience an enchanting day trip to Essaouira, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, and discover the delightful sights of the town, its ochre walls, friendly souks, narrow streets and buildings inside the old Medina, and delicious seafood.

You can always choose between our private or shared tours. In the private tours, you get to enjoy VIP treatment and have your own fully qualified and accredited guide for a better experience of the Moroccan desert.

Our shared tours are small group tours, usually about 17 people maximum, which are perfect if you do not want to invest in a private tour but are looking for quality service. They are available every day and cover many of the most popular and favorite destinations in Morocco.

Highlights

  • Exploring the Coastal City of Essaouira
  • Visiting the Fishing Port
  • Exploring Art Galleries
  • Strolling in the Medina

Included/Excluded

  • Pickup & drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
  • Qualified driver speaking French
  • Transportation in modern minibus with A/C,
  • Departure and return to your place of residence
  • Lunch between 5 and 15 euros
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Optional guide
  • Drinks.
  • Optional activities

Itinerary

The Trip start around 08:00 A.M. direction Essaouira, a two-and-a-half-hour drive where you get the opportunity to enjoy the Argan cultures and breathtaking landscapes. You’ll also come across goats climbing Argan trees.

From the top of Skala you can see the colourful fishing port, the fortresses and Spanish cannons.

Essaouira is also famous for its souks and quaint handmade souvenirs such as wooden objects which are perfectly interspersed with lemon wood, ebony, mother of pearl or silver or copper wire.

The town was built by the French and is easily accessible for pedestrians. Known for its souks, handmade quaint souvenirs, such as small decorations made of wooden instruments, leather and fur, traditional stalls and art galleries.

The colorful fishing port, the fortresses and Spanish cannons can be seen from the top of Skala (Scala).

Return at 18h30

Duration

Full day (7+ hours)

Language

English

Frequently asked questions

The distance between Marrakech and Essaouira is approximately 190 Km (118 Miles) via R207. The driving time between Marrakech and Essaouira is around 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Essaouira, a port city in the western region of Marrakech-Safi, offers a diverse culture and exciting sights. From stunning beaches and a bustling fishing port, to a walled Medina with colorful bazaars, striking art galleries, and tiny restaurants, there are plenty of things to do in Essaouira to keep you busy for a day.

Essaouira’s history goes back more than 2500 years. The city’s initial name was Mogador, after the Muslim saint Sidi Mogdoul. The fortifications and walls that surround Essaouira today were built by Mohammed III in 1767. Today, Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town.

Tour's Location

Essaouira

Reviews

5/5
Excellent
(1 review)
Excellent
1
Very Good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
1 review on this Tour - Showing 1 to 1
Noorah
01/22/2024
From the vibrant markets to the mesmerizing landscapes, our excursion in Morocco delighted all our senses.

Write a review

From: € 29,75
5 (1 Review)

Owner

Saharawi

Member Since 2022

Explore other options