Private Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira Port

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This private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira includes a scenic drive through the Haouz plains and a stop at Chichaoua village for coffee before crossing the argan tree forest, where you can see goats climbing the trees. Visit the Cooperative Marjana to learn about the extraction of argan oil and its use in local cosmetics. Once in Essaouira, explore the port of Essaouira Sqala with its historic bronze cannons and old Portuguese fortifications overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Wander the medina’s orderly streets and souks, discover cedar woodworking shops, and relax at Place Moulay Hassan, known for its ocher-colored walls and peaceful beach views. The tour includes private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, a driver who speaks your language, and ample free time to explore or enjoy lunch at local seafood restaurants.
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Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • No getting lost—hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Driver speaking your language
  • Travel friendly.

Exclusions

  • Lunch (€8–15 at port fish grills — guide recommends)
  • Personal shopping

Itinerary

Stop 1

Departure from your hotel or Riad at 08:00, and you will have perfect a stop during your trip to enjoy some beautiful sights.

Visit a locally run women's argan oil cooperative

Port of Essaouira Sqala

Arrive in Essaouira approximately at midday, and enjoy the free walk in a small seaside town with the most fascinating scenery of the coast's ATLANTIC walls that divide the old city into several districts. In those places, a famous series has been filmed like The Game of Thrones and more. The driver will suggest some restaurants for you if you want to enjoy your lunch at your leisure at one of the local restaurants serving delicious made from seafood...

Essaouira surprises you with its straight streets, designed by the French. After visiting the port with its bronze cannons, take a stroll through the medina and souks to explore the woodworking shops dedicated to cedar sculpture. You will have time to enjoy also the charming sights of Essaouira, including its ocher-colored walls, and the beautiful Moulay El Hassan square, which also gives you the time to relax beside the beauty of the calm beach.

Stop 5

Meet your personal driver again to pick you up back to Marrakech so the arrival to your accommodation will be around the beginning of the evening.

Stop 6

A quick stop of 20 min to see the goats climbing the trees for food as they eat the argan nuts which is a very good ingredient for them and which makes the goat meat in this region one of the best in Morocco due to what they are fed. People there live on donations, if you want to give them something you're free, if not you're not obligated.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible Pickup from your Marrakech hotel at 8:00–8:30 AM.
  • Return drop-off to your hotel approximately 7:00–8:00 PM.
  • Please provide hotel name and address at time of booking.

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

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