Day Trip From Marrakech To Essaouira
Day Trip From Marrakech To Essaouira
If you are the kind of person who likes coastal towns and seafood, this is your best choice. Stroll down the town's decorated streets and traditional markets. Have a fresh seafood meal cooked in Moroccan way..
Itinerary 1 days Tours To coastal city of Essaouira
Start your day trip from your Riad/Hotel in Marrakech at 8am and drive for 2h30 to explore the coastal city of Essaouira. On the way, you will see several roadside towns, Berber villages and attracting landscapes. Arrive to Essaouira and visit the medina, formerly called “Mogador” which is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and is a great example of the late 18 Century fortified city.
Navigate through the streets and explore the ramparts and the jewellery souks.
Later, visit the beautiful beach of the city where you can have lunch. Choose from a wide menu including fresh seafood, Tagins, drinks and dessert. Continue to visit 'Orson Welles Square' while your guide shares with you the history of the city and how Portugal, Spain, and England were fighting to keep up their control over its coasts. In the afternoon drive back to your accommodation in Marrakech.
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Essaouira excursion from Marrakech
The Essaouira excursion from Marrakech involves a drive of around 2 hours 40 minutes from Marrakech to this delightful old coastal town. There is a lot to see and do along the way. Only one person is required per tour and departures are guaranteed daily.
You are picked up from your hotel or hostel in Marrakech before 8.00 a.m. and we make our way across the stunning landscapes of the R207 route to the coast. Along the way we shall stop to see the argan trees where small goats clamber up the low branches and feed. Sometimes there are as many as 20 goats sitting up in one tree. It is a fascinating sight and an absolute must when it comes to getting a photo opportunity.
Also along the way we will stop off at a women’s cooperative where argan oil is produced. The oil is extracted from the kernels of the tree and is a delicious accompaniment to a Moroccan bread meal or simply for drizzling over a pitta bread. The oil is also used as a beauty product for skin and hair treatment.
Our Marrakech to Essaouira day trip arrives in the resort and port city where you’ll see the vast expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean. The vibrant old town (medina) is a world heritage site, and it won’t take you much to realize just why. Old brass cannons line the walls and ramparts protect the sea front from ancient invasions.
There are several modern cafes and restaurants in the port city and this up-to-date culture combines with the history of the city very well. You will feel as though you are drifting in a time machine as you move from modern café to a rickety house in the medina in just a few yards.
There is a long prom on the beachfront where a sandy beach welcomes bathers, and those who wish to relax in the sun on the golden sands of this charming city. To this end, you should bring swimwear, sunblock and a towel along with you for your time on beach.
Our return journey will leave for Marrakech to arrive back in time for 6.00 pm. Once again you’ll be able to enjoy the surrounding sunset as the sun begins to set in the late afternoon. Essaouira is a popular stopover point for most tourists visiting Morocco, and you’ll see just why when you embark on this fascinating day trip to the coast.
What is included :
- Pick-up from your hotel, riad, or accommodation in Marrakech.
- Drop off at your hotel, riad or accommodation in Marrakech
- English speaking driver
- Transport: A/C 4x4 Toyota Tx Prado or a spacious minivan for groups
- No Shopping strops
What is not included :
- Tips & personal expanses
- Soft & alcoholic drinks
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees to monuments