日帰り旅行：エッサウィラの自然と砂漠

If you are staying in Essaouira and fancy seeing life away from the town, this trip is well worth considering. Azziz was very friendly and took into account what we wanted to see. We were offered a short visit to a women’s argan oil cooperative which we accepted, had a quick explanation of how the oil is produced and had an opportunity to buy argan based products. That was where the touristy part ended. The rest of the day was spent somewhat off the beaten track, in what Azziz called the ‘mini Atlas’. Azziz stopped the car several times to let us take photos of the beautiful landscape. First real stop was Zaouiat Sidi M'hend Benslimane, site of a school - perched on top of a rocky outcrop - founded by a famous Moroccan writer and traveller. We then drove (and then walked, crossing a small river) to a local Berber farmhouse for a lunch of biscuits, bread, and goat tagine - very tasty! The owner was a very considerate and friendly host. We then walked to the nearby Grotte de la Sainte Lalla Takandoute, which is an old Berber religious site built into the side of a gorge. An interesting labyrinth of rooms, lived in, but very simply furnished. Our route back to Essaouira passed the Dar Caïd M’Barek Neknafi, a ruined fortress overlooking a beautiful lake, but we did not stop there. Overall, the itinerary was not exactly as advertised, but we still thoroughly enjoyed it. Azziz speaks fluent French, his English is more limited. We managed to get by with our limited French. In summary, we think this trip will be very rewarding for those who are a bit more adventurous with their sightseeing, and are happy to get somewhat off the beaten track.

Very nice excursion to Essaouira. The guide was punctual, friendly, and provided us with many interesting explanations about the local culture and the market. He also proposed an additional stop on his own initiative, which made the visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend it!

Magnificent day spent with Aziz off the tourist trails! A day filled with fabulous landscapes and authentic places that Aziz shared with us through historical tales. Aziz is passionate and is dedicated to sharing his knowledge. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to discover.

Aziz is a very kind guide who helped us discover a part of this beautiful country.

The opportunity to visit unique places and discover great addresses. Thank you, it was perfect and contributed to making our stay in Morocco unforgettable!

Very beautiful excursion in the hinterland of Essaouira, in the countryside and part of the desert. Beautiful visit to the argan oil factory, in the traditional Berber troglodyte dwellings, very impressive. As well as the traditional meal, chicken tagine, delicious, shared with our guide in the donkey village where we were able to buy donkey milk soap at a good price. A truly beautiful day of visiting.

Aziz is kind and serious and pro. Thank you for this trip

Beautiful day spent with Oasis Neknafa Desert. was magical, from landscape to warm welcome. As a couple, we loved the calm and beauty of the place. Many thanks for this timeless moment and for the quality of transport. To do absolutely!

I highly recommend this activity with Aziz, who made us discover incredible and unsuspected places in the Essaouira desert! He was very attentive to our requests, our constraints, and made the visit really nice!

A great experience, well organized, totally lovable and uncomplicated people. Anyone in Essaouira must have done this once.