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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira on a full-day, guided excursion to the historic seaside city. Walk along the weathered skala, where heavy cannons are trained on Mogador island, and explore the atmospheric medina. Discover Berber costumes, traditional weapons and instruments alongside richly woven carpets in the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, and visit the Mellah, a neighborhood that once housed a thriving Jewish community. Slip into a bustling local market to shop for jewelry and handicrafts, then bask away the afternoon on Essaouira’s broad, sandy beaches.
Private transportation
Local guide English speaking guide in Essaouira.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at a location of your choice in Marrakech
Parking Fees
Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please write us the address of your hotel or riad and we will pick you up.
Traveler pickup
Menara Airport, Marrakech, Morocco
Sidi Mokhtar, Morocco 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
Cooperative Marjana (ARGAN OIL), Essaouira, Morocco 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
Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira, Morocco First, you will visit the fishing port and the old Portuguese fortifications. You can still see medieval war cannons lined up to overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the Medina (old town) with its well-maintained fortification dating from the 18th century. The major landmark of the medina is La Scala, which was built to combat 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 thuja carpentry stores line up in order. Choose one of the local cafes for a delicious seafood lunch and head to the Kasbah famous for serving as a military stronghold. If you are a beach lover, enjoy a stroll along the sandy Mogador Beach and watch the locals play beach ball. If you are brave enough, why not join a game for a few minutes; the people of Essaouira are very friendly. Otherwise, you can sunbathe while watching those who love kitesurfing or windsurfing. 300 minutes
Essaouira, Essaouira, Morocco 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.
Service animals allowed
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
PedroMaria_S
23 May 2019
Chofer correcto hablaba español, nos paro a la ida en una cooperativa de argán sobrentendimos que les obligaba la empresa, le dijimos que no nos parase en el árbol de las cabras, no es real las cabras parecen adornos de navidad
Vivi C
20 May 2019
Nous avons pris contact avec cette agence depuis des semaines, l'excursion etait organisée,nous reconfirmons 4 jours avant puis la veille de l'excursion tout etais ok le jour meme nous avons attendu personne n'est venu. L'agence ne nous propose aucune autre solution et ne nous donne aucune explication. Agence peu serieuse
This tour in
Central Morocco
is organized by
Time Out travel
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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