Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech with Cultural Highlights

11 hours • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 2+Guided • Operated by Safari Desert Tours • 4.9 from 79 reviews

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This full-day excursion from Marrakech takes you to Essaouira, a coastal town in the Marrakesh-Safi region known for its historic old Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site blending 18th-century fortified architecture with vibrant souks and modern cafes. The tour includes a stop in the argan forest where you can see goats climbing argan trees and visit a local women’s cooperative demonstrating traditional argan oil extraction. In Essaouira, you’ll have free time to explore the Medina, visit the Port of Essaouira Sqala, and enjoy the beach at your own pace. Transportation is provided by air-conditioned minivan or 4WD, with pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech. Admission to the Port of Essaouira Sqala is not included, and lunch and beverages are excluded. This experience suits travelers interested in combining cultural heritage, nature, and coastal relaxation in one day.
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Inclusions

  • pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan/4WD.
  • drop-off in your accommodation in Marrakech.

Exclusions

  • Soda/Pop
  • Lunch
  • Graatuities (Optional)

Itinerary

Cooperative Feminine Tafza

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.

Port of Essaouira Sqala

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.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech and drop off the city center the big square (jamaa lafna)

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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