Essaouira Private Day Trip from Marrakech

From $334 • 11 hours 30 minutes • Safari Desert Tours • Essaouira, Marrakesh, Morocco • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Essaouira Private Day Trip from Marrakech offers travelers a chance to explore the coastal city of Essaouira, known for its historic medina and vibrant arts scene. Lasting 11 hours and 30 minutes, this tour is ideal for those seeking a personalized experience, as it includes private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan or 4WD, along with an English-speaking driver. The trip allows visitors to enjoy the stunning coastal views, explore local markets, and appreciate the unique blend of Moroccan and Portuguese architecture that characterizes Essaouira. Its distinctive feature lies in the personalized nature of the tour, providing flexibility and comfort for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the rich culture of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Inclusions

Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech.
Transport by minivan/4WD with an English speaking driver.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Fuel surcharge
Bottled water
Drop-off in your accommodation in Marrakech.

Exclusions

Lunch
Soda/Pop
Gratuities (Optional)

Itinerary

Step 1

Departure around 08H00 from your accommodation, travel in a comfortable and air conditioned minibus/4WD with an experienced English speaking driver about 2 hours driving you will be in the forest of argan trees where the goats climb the argan trees to eat the fruits what an amazing and funny view a quick stop to take pictures.(OPTIONAL VISIT of the Argan women cooperative Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.) that is endemic to Morocco. argan oil is used to dip bread in at breakfast or to drizzle on couscous or pasta. It is also used for cosmetic purposes. 45 minutes more driving you will arrive to Essaouira. It’s famous of fresh seafood, and free time to explore it by your own pace.

Step 2

Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late 18th century fortified town .built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in North Africa context .since its foundation, it has been major international trading seaport linking morocco and its Saharan hinterland with European and the rest of the world.
About two hours we will be in the middle of the Argan forest, arriving at the local women’s cooperative traditional of Argan oil. Product that Morocco has international monopoly. Visit the cooperative that allows you to attend the Manuel extraction of oil by village women.
Continue to Essaouira take photos at the entrance of the city on a panoramic location, overlooking the entire city. Free Visit the remnants of Portuguese port, medina the souks, swimming at the beach, back to Marrakech at the end of the day.