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Day Trip to Essaouira

Day Trip to Essaouira

Essaouira known as the old Berber name of Mogador, the city of Essaouira is located on the western Atlantic coast, facing the small Purpureas or Mogador islands, beaten by the constant north winds also called Alisios. Its medina or historic center was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2001. Its magnificent beaches attract many tourists, who seek besides the sun, adventure sports related to wind Surf, Windsurf, and South Kite
After that, your driver will take you back to Marrakech. Your Marrakech to Essaouira day trip will come to an end around 18h00, as your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad.

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. 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 before continuing to Val d’Argan, a vineyard that was established by a French wine connoisseur. Should you choose, you can partake in some wine before leaving for Essaouira.
Upon arrival, you will meet your local guide who will introduce you to the city. You will visit the Medina, the Mellah (old Jewish quarter), the Kasbah (old military bastion), and the fishermen’s port.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be free to enjoy the city, with its beautiful beaches and relaxed mood, enjoy a cup of coffee or mint tea at the famous Place Moulay Elhassan while listening to atmospheric Gnawa music being played.

Essaouira also was known by the old Berber name of Mogador, the city of Essaouira is located on the western Atlantic coast, facing the small Purpureas or Mogador islands, beaten by the constant north winds also called Alisios. Its medina or historic center was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2001. Its magnificent beaches attract many tourists, who seek besides the sun, adventure sports related to wind Surf, Windsurf, and South Kite
After that, your driver will take you back to Marrakech. Your Marrakech to Essaouira day trip will come to an end around 18h00, as your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad.

 

What’s included
  • Pick up at your accommodation.
  • Private Transport: 4×4, Minibus, bus,  / air-conditioned vehicles
  • Driver/Guide (Multilingual)
  • Car fuel
What’s not included:
  • Monuments entrance fee
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Personal expenses

   

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  NOTE:

In case you want to modify this excursion, just be in contact with us beforehand and we will make it happen.