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1 Day Trip To Essaouira City On Atlantic Coast From Marrakech

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Overview :

Enjoy the beautiful narrow labyrinthine streets of Essaouira, a lovely and calm seaside town that is only two-and-a-half hours from Marrakech. Visit the famous port with its blue boats and flocks of seagulls flying above, and let the sea breeze refresh you as you walk on top of the Skala du port and along the 6 km-long sandy beach.

Highlights :

  • Discover the coastal town of Essaouira on a day trip
  • Admire a rare scene of goats climbing Argan trees
  • Learn about Argan oil processing at a female-run artisanal factory
  • Visit the Medina of Essaouira with its bastions and labyrinthine streets
  • Walk to the fishing port and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch
  • Enjoy a walk on the sandy beach of Essaouira

 

Tour Plan :

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Full Day : Essaouira day tour

- 1 Day Trip To Essaouira City On Atlantic Coast From Marrakech

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 forest of Argan trees, 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 so, you can partake to some wine before leaving to 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 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. 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.

Included / Exclude :

  • Pick up at your hotel
  • Transportation in 4 × 4 / Minivan / Minibus
  • Fuel
  • Driver speaks your language
  • Local English speaking guide in Essaouira.
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

NOTE :

If the itineraries we offer do not match what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us. We will prepare the trip to your needs, requirements and price depending on the number of travelers, hotel category and season.

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