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Essaouira - Day trip to Essaouira, the former Mogador built on a rocky peninsula, with its ramparts in vigil on the ocean, its medina in white and blue tones, its busy port and its long sandy beaches.
The history of Essaouira dates back to the 8th century BC. The Phoenicians stopped there on the road of the equator. The real founder of the city was the Alaouite sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, who entrusted the construction to Theodore Cornut, architect and student of Vauban Essaouira is now a nice little fishing port very lively at the arrival of the boats where sardines and crustaceans are sold at the auction. On the docks, fishermen repair the red nets.
Enjoy the sardine grilled outdoors in the harbor’s small restaurants, then discover the Sqala du Port, a crenellated bastion built to protect the harbor and the city. It consists of two fortified wings behind the Navy gate. Leaving the port Sqala, enter Moulay Hassan square.
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry/Admission- Medina of Essaouira
- Entry / Admission - Essaouira Beach
- Private Transport by an air-conditoned minivan or 4x4
- Transport insurance
- English or French speaking driver
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
One of the popular excursions from Marrakech, this one-day journey to Mogador allows you to discover the ancient city of Essaouira, have a complete day tripping to the harbor, the sekkala, old medina, the Jewish district and savour a seafood lunch at the harbor. Tour a female cooperative of argan oil. Understand the process of argan oil making.
HIGHLIGHTS :
Tour around the marine township of Essaouira and delve into its ancient port
Capture some memorable shots of the remarkable ‘Marin gate’
Wander around the old medina Mogador
Unravel the ancient Jewish Quarter
Explore the Sqala of the Kasbah at your leisure
Tour the Argan cooperative managed by local women
Relish the argan forest, the largest in Morocco
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
