Private Full Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech
Why we love it?
The Private Full Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech offers travelers a unique opportunity to explore the coastal charm of Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic medina and vibrant arts scene. This 9-hour experience is ideal for those seeking a personalized journey, as it includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout the trip. Along the way, visitors will also have the chance to see the picturesque landscapes of Loudaya, making this tour distinctive for its blend of cultural immersion and scenic beauty. Bottled water is provided, allowing guests to stay refreshed as they discover the rich history and local crafts of Essaouira.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
Exclusions
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Anythings else not mentioned in the included part
- Tips
Itinerary
Step 1
Our full-day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech starts from 07:00 am to the city of Essaouira. It is an easy 3h30 drive (176 km) through some stunning landscapes, along the way you can see dromedaries, sheep, and goats grazing in the countryside. The vegetation then changes to ARGAN trees that only grow in the wild and provide berries for local goats. If you wish, you can stop for ARGAN oil tasting in a small cooperative run by local women, where you can attend the oil extraction process. We can also stop on the way to see the famous Argan tree where goats clamber up the low branches and feed. Sometimes as many as 20 goats are sitting up in one tree. It is a fascinating sight and an absolute must when it comes to getting a photo opportunity.
Step 2
One stop for Breakfast
Step 3
Just 30 kilometers before reaching Essaouira, the road passes through highlands dotted with argan trees, a unique feature of this region. Here, it’s not unusual to see goats climbing the branches to feast on the fruit a fascinating and photogenic sight! These agile animals eat only the pulp, leaving behind the kernels, which locals later collect, roast, and press to produce the precious argan oil, used both for cooking and cosmetics.
As part of the trip, we will also visit a women’s cooperative, where you’ll discover the traditional methods of extracting argan oil and have the chance to taste it.
Upon arrival in Essaouira
travelers will have about five hours to explore before returning to Marrakech.
Start with the UNESCO-listed Old Medina, a maze of alleys filled with colorful souks selling clothes, spices, jewelry, olives, and local produce. Many restaurants here serve freshly grilled fish and Moroccan specialties on shaded terraces.
The 6 km beach is popular with surfers, while visitors often enjoy the views and sea breeze from the shore. Nearby, the fishing port, with its blue boats and white cabins, offers one of the city’s most iconic sights and serves as our meeting point for the return trip.
We leave Essaouira around 16:30, reaching Marrakech by 19:00.
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- We will provide detailed instructions on how to get to the meeting point. This can include landmarks, nearby shops or restaurants, end any other relevant information that will help travelers identify the location.
- Use technology like Google maps or WhatsApp location that we can share with our clients 2 hours before.
- Provide a contact person: we will also assign a contact person from our travel agency who can be reached in case of any confusion or difficulty to finding the meeting point. This person can provide additional instructions or even meet the travelers at a nearby location and guide them to the meeting point.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
