Spend a full Day in the coastal Essaouira in the Atlantic and explore the city of Essaouira from Marrakech, Discover a charming medina of Essaouira, stroll the colorful souks, the narrow alleys, and a center of Essaouira is full of open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Visit Sakkala, the Old Portuguese fortress in Essaouira; you will have the freedom to explore the Essaouira City at your own pace, with an extra stop in an Argan oil cooperative along the way to discover this magic oil and its benefits.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM and 8:30 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 19–65)
$18
Child (ages 5–10)
$17
Infant (ages 0–4)
$16
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Essaouira shared Day Trip
Pickup included
Itinerary
Essaouira
300 min
Spend a full day in the coastal town in the Atlantic and explore the city of Essaouira from Marrakech, discover a charming medina, stroll the colorful souks, the narrow alleys and a center full of open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Visit sekkala, the Old Portuguese fortress; you will have the freedom to explore the city at your own pace, with an extra stop in an argan oil cooperative along the way to discover this magic oil and its benefits.
Book your full day tour from Marrakech to Essaouira to explore this charming small town, Essaouira is the Old Portuguese city of Mogador. The city of Essaouira designed by a French architect Vauban. For a long time the city had a large Jewish population. These influences, and many others, have given a unique and very attractive result. Today, the city is slowly becoming a city of artists.
Along the way, admire the view of the countryside through villages and fields, then stop at a small argan oil cooperative run by local women.
Afous Argan
60 min
Discover how oil is extracted and used – with the possibility of buying oil directly from producers – before continuing to Essaouira.
Medina of Essaouira
120 min
Once in Essaouira, you will enjoy an extremely favorable microclimate that ensures a mild temperature in winter and cool in summer. Also worth noting is a beautiful beach, protected by beautiful Islands.
The craftsmen of Essaouira are famous for the marquetry on cedar root and offer a wide range of objects from the small memory to the pieces of furniture and true works of art.
Explore the medina of Essaouira, visit the old harbor, which was for a long time a meeting point for the merchant coming from the sub-Saharan and others from the west. Visit the sekkala, an old fortified Portuguese fortress, then, head to the Medina to stroll its small blue alleys and enjoy a delicious fish lunch.
Skala Du Port
Admission not included30 min
Visit the old fortified portuguese castle 'the sekkala", which is the one of the toursit attractions of Essaouira
What's included
Included
Professional Driver
Hotel pick-up and Drop-off
Air-conditioned Vehicle (Minivan or Minibus)
Not included
Lunch and Drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up the customers from their hotel if the accommodation is not accessible by car the customer must provide us with a meeting point. The customer could provide us with their own pickup location in Marrakech. We stay in contact with the customers until we meet them.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
164 reviews
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How it compares in Marrakech
Starting price $18 is 61% below the typical $46 for tours of similar length in Marrakech
Excurgo comparison of 7,381 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Day Trip To Essaouira From Marrakech take?
Day Trip To Essaouira From Marrakech lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Day Trip To Essaouira From Marrakech cost?
Prices start at $18 per person for this Marrakech experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Day Trip To Essaouira From Marrakech run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
How much does Day Trip To Essaouira From Marrakech cost for children?
Children aged 5–10 pay from $17, adults from $18.
Can I cancel Day Trip To Essaouira From Marrakech for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up the customers from their hotel if the accommodation is not accessible by car the customer must provide us with a meeting point. The customer could provide us with their own pickup location in Marrakech. We stay in contact with the customers until we meet them. Pickup points include Riad Noor Charana.
What languages is Day Trip To Essaouira From Marrakech offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(164)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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GrandTour382952
October 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Guided tour from Marrakech
Very good experience with our guide Youssef (aka Pepe). He knows the road and the nice places to see well and the good tips for saving a little money. Very accommodating to adapt the tour according to our wishes. Always very smiling and kind with families. Comfortable in French and Italian, it's a real plus!
Operator response
Cher voyageur, merci pour vos aimables paroles et d'avoir choisi notre agence. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre séjour. Votre satisfaction est notre priorité et nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d'un prochain voyage. Cordialement, l'équipe de Marrakech City Travel.
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FrancescoMangio94
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A beautiful day from Marrakech to Essaouira
We spent a wonderful day during the excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira, and a large part of the credit definitely goes to Jussef, our driver.
He was excellent, kind, punctual, and above all extremely polite and friendly. It is precisely because of his manner and the great experience we had with him that, for the second time, we chose to travel with Jussef again.
During the trip, he told us many things about Morocco, its culture, its traditions, and the places we were passing through, always with great passion and a sincere love for his country. He didn't just limit himself to taking us to our destination, but he made us discover and understand something more about Morocco.
A truly pleasant person, professional and passionate about his work. Thank you Jussef for making this day special too!
Absolutely recommended. If we return to Marrakech, we will choose you again! 🇲🇦❤️
Operator response
Gentile viaggiatore, grazie per le sue gentili parole e per aver scelto la nostra agenzia. Siamo lieti di sapere che ha apprezzato il suo soggiorno. La sua soddisfazione è la nostra priorità e speriamo di avere il piacere di accoglierla nuovamente in un prossimo viaggio. Cordiali saluti, il team di Marrakech City Travel.
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Tourist65282452221
May 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Essaouira trip
Super trip with Ayoub!!! He is very kind ..
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had a super trip to Essaouira and that Ayoub made the experience even better with his kindness.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Hope to see you again soon for another amazing trip with marrakechcitytravel
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luana_l
November 2, 2025 · via Viator
It's not a tour
It's not a tour
There is no guide
Simply a very punctual and cautious driver drives you from Marrakesh to Essauira with the stop at the cooperative. Find the same tour for much less since it is just a transfer
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T559FUalbertos
September 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
It's a scam.
⚠️ It's a scam and they're gonna trick you.
It is not really an excursion, but just a transport.
• It leaves later than announced (about 9:30 or 10:00).
• You arrive at almost 13:00 and at 17:00 they already bring you back.
• The driver doesn’t return you to the same place of departure, and because he’s in a hurry, the return makes it faster (he uses tolls that he doesn’t take to the first leg).
• He pulled us out of the vehicle in bad ways and we had to pay for a taxi to get back to the hotel.
• Enterprise says it's a mistake, but it happened to all the passengers.
In conclusion: I do not recommend this Service. There are more serious companies, where they even drop people off at their hotel or wherever they prefer.
Operator response
Grazie mille per la sua recensione! Siamo felici che abbia trascorso una giornata bellissima alle cascate di Ouzoud con la guida Hassim, apprezzando sia il pranzo che l’esperienza con le scimmie. Speriamo di accoglierla presto di nuovo con Marrakech City Travel!
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imant2020
August 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very nice experience
I loved the trip to Essaouira, the trip was excellent and I thank the driver Mourad who was super nice, very helpful and professional
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre voyage et votre séjour dans notre agence MARRAKECHCITYTRAVEL. Merci encore et au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt au Maroc pour un nouveau voyage riche en aventures. Responsable, Marrakech City Travel
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748sanaet
August 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A good and professional advisor
A good experience . He is ponctuel, so polite and respectful. I felt comfortable and eased. I would like to retry the experience.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your trip and your stay at our MARRAKECHCITYTRAVEL agency. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you again soon in Morocco for another adventure-filled trip. Manager, Marrakech City Travel
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dimitarl301
August 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The beach
The man was very friendly, he actually waited for us on the way back as we were a little late for the bus. Driving very well, always respecting the speed limits....
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Grazie mille per il tuo feedback. Siamo lieti che tu abbia apprezzato il tuo viaggio e il tuo soggiorno presso la nostra agenzia MARRAKECHCITYTRAVEL. Grazie ancora e non vediamo l'ora di rivederti presto in Marocco per un altro viaggio ricco di avventure. Manager, Marrakech City Travel
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Curious28929731451
August 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Guide Mourad
we left with the guide Mourad, he listened, explained the route well and advised us well
He is friendly, warm
I highly recommend for all trips!
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre voyage et votre séjour dans notre agence MARRAKECHCITYTRAVEL. Merci encore et au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt au Maroc pour un nouveau voyage riche en aventures. Responsable, Marrakech City Travel
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Venture60089647764
August 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Experience to live
We travelled with Mourad and the experience was really positive. Punctual, professional and very helpful, made us feel comfortable the whole way. The car was clean and comfortable, and during the trip also gave us great advice on what to visit and where to eat.
If you are looking for a reliable and friendly driver, Mourad is absolutely recommended. We will definitely contact him again on our next trip.
Khalid
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Grazie mille per il tuo feedback. Siamo lieti che tu abbia apprezzato il tuo viaggio e il tuo soggiorno presso la nostra agenzia MARRAKECHCITYTRAVEL. Grazie ancora e non vediamo l'ora di rivederti presto in Marocco per un altro viaggio ricco di avventure. Manager, Marrakech City Travel
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