Private Full Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech
Description
Take a day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech and discover this charming Atlantic coastal city known for its artistic and cultural spirit. Visit the traditional harbor, stroll along the beach and historic ramparts, and explore the UNESCO-listed Medina with its colorful bazaars, cafés, and seafood restaurants. This hassle-free excursion includes round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pick-up and drop-off from centrally located Marrakech hotels.
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Itinerary
Our full-day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech starts from 07:00 am to the city of Essaouira. It is an easy 3h30 drive (176 km) through some stunning landscapes, along the way you can see dromedaries, sheep, and goats grazing in the countryside. The vegetation then changes to ARGAN trees that only grow in the wild and provide berries for local goats. If you wish, you can stop for ARGAN oil tasting in a small cooperative run by local women, where you can attend the oil extraction process. We can also stop on the way to see the famous Argan tree where goats clamber up the low branches and feed. Sometimes as many as 20 goats are sitting up in one tree. It is a fascinating sight and an absolute must when it comes to getting a photo opportunity.
One stop for Breakfast
Just 30 kilometers before reaching Essaouira, the road passes through highlands dotted with argan trees, a unique feature of this region. Here, it’s not unusual to see goats climbing the branches to feast on the fruit a fascinating and photogenic sight! These agile animals eat only the pulp, leaving behind the kernels, which locals later collect, roast, and press to produce the precious argan oil, used both for cooking and cosmetics. As part of the trip, we will also visit a women’s cooperative, where you’ll discover the traditional methods of extracting argan oil and have the chance to taste it.
Upon arrival in Essaouira, travelers will have about five hours to explore before returning to Marrakech. Start with the UNESCO-listed Old Medina, a maze of alleys filled with colorful souks selling clothes, spices, jewelry, olives, and local produce. Many restaurants here serve freshly grilled fish and Moroccan specialties on shaded terraces. The 6 km beach is popular with surfers, while visitors often enjoy the views and sea breeze from the shore. Nearby, the fishing port, with its blue boats and white cabins, offers one of the city’s most iconic sights and serves as our meeting point for the return trip. We leave Essaouira around 16:30, reaching Marrakech by 19:00.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We will provide detailed instructions on how to get to the meeting point. This can include landmarks, nearby shops or restaurants, end any other relevant information that will help travelers identify the location. - Use technology like Google maps or WhatsApp location that we can share with our clients 2 hours before. - Provide a contact person: we will also assign a contact person from our travel agency who can be reached in case of any confusion or difficulty to finding the meeting point. This person can provide additional instructions or even meet the travelers at a nearby location and guide them to the meeting point.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
From the start, communication with Othman was fast, responsive and helpful. We met, exactly as scheduled and the vehicle was spotless - like a new vehicle - and very welcoming and comfortable. So much space a chance to relax on the journey. En route, an opportunity to make some stops, suggested by Othman, to enjoy the scenery and small towns on our way with Othman sharing his knowledge. Everything about the trip was perfect and we could not have asked for a better experience. Excellent value, too, and worth every penny for the comfort and ease.
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