1 Day
Daily Tour
Unlimited
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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.
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
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.