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Artistic Culinary Tour of Essaouira's Medina and Seafront Delights

$30
Duration
10 hours
Type
Difficulty

Discover the typical cuisine and art of Essaouira during a 3-hour stroll among the rich history and lively culture of the medina. Taste traditional treats in the city's oldest pastry shop. Follow the winding alleys of a local souk to the stalls and artist workshops. Get off the beaten track and discover the daily Moroccan culture
• Mingle with local artists in a souk in the medina of Essaouira, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO
• Stroll through the historic fishing port district and along the city walls
• Savor seafood at the seafront fish market
• Taste traditional Moroccan desserts
• Taste a Moroccan tea in a traditional herb shop

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up at your hotel
  • Transport in modern air-conditioned minibus
  • English or French speaking driver

Exclusions

  • Lunch

Tour Plan

Explore the seaside resort of Essaouira on a full day guided tour from Marrakech.

After being picked up from your Marrakech hotel, cross Morocco by air-conditioned vehicle towards the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a view of the arid landscape, stop by an argan oil cooperative to find out how this healthy oil is produced from argan nuts.

Upon arrival in Essaouira, you will enjoy a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ramparts of Essaouira from the 16th century, enjoying incredible views of the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

Follow your English-speaking guide to the most important monuments of Essaouira, such as the old fish market and the port. Watch silversmiths and woodcarvers at work in the old medina, where heavy wooden doors and white houses line the labyrinth of streets.

Itinerary

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Step 1

start your 3-hour culinary and artistic excursion to Essaouira. This fascinating city often goes unnoticed by visitors, its streets are full of authentic cultural delights just waiting to be discovered.
Start with a tour of the city's oldest pastry shop and taste traditional Moroccan treats from ancestral family recipes. Then take a stroll on the city walls. These fortifications offer a glimpse of how the old port village was once protected from invasions. Stop in an little-known old clock tower and enjoy panoramic views away from the tourist crowd. Contemplate the city while your guide shows you all the must-see sites.
Then, go to the center of the action: the medina of Essaouira. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a remarkable example of Moroccan fortifications from the end of the 18th century. Stroll among the colorful souks and meet local artists to discover their works.
Once you've got around, head to the lively fish market by the sea, where fishermen bring their daily catch. Sit among the locals around a wooden table for a tasty lunch of grilled fish (usually sardines, a local specialty). For dessert, join a shop just outside the medina to taste typical Moroccan delicacies. To finish your meal, you will taste a tasty cup of tea in a traditional herb shop.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • pick-up available at all hotels in Marrakech. Medina riads: at the closest meeting point to your riad accessible by minibus.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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