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Essaouira Day trip from Agadir: Experience the Charm of 'Mogador' and its Master Craftsmen
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Essaouira
Discover the charm of Essaouira, known as 'Mogador', on a day trip from Agadir. Explore the city's master craftsmen, marquetry, sculptures, ceramics, and more. Experience the well-preserved walls and unique architecture while discovering hidden secrets and treasures.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Essaouira - you can visit a local women’s cooperative and understand how some natural cosmetics are made locally from the virtuous argan seed.
- Essaouira Fishing Port - go to discover the fishing port of Essaouira. Cross the medina eve with its souks and traditional stalls and discover the art galleries and authentic woodwork workshops. Explore the art of cedarwood inlay and enjoy the beautiful objects presented by craftsmen through the alleys of the medina.
- Essaouira Ramparts - Visit the ramparts and gates of Essaouira, its Borj and military buildings as well as its two main fortifications: The sqala of the Kasbah and the sqala of the port. For fans of windsurfing or the Surf Kit, the climatic particularity of Essaouira and its geographical position have made it a strong point to practice these two sports, hence its appointment of “City of the wind”.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off at customer’s location
- Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of a driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Tour guide
Additional Information
Essaouira, once known as ‘Mogador’, the ‘well-drawn’, has continually radiated the enchanting aroma and allure of cedar, lemon tree and thuja marquetry. This city is an abode of skilled artisans whose work in polished and painted wood, marble sculptures, ceramic marquetries, and paintings is remarkable.
Always protected against pirate invasions, Essaouira has consistently been a safe haven behind its towering walls and its artillery, the ‘skala de la Kasbah’. The canons on the walls present a unique architectural contrast as they ceaselessly bear the beating of the waves.
Every corner of this city is brimming with keepsakes. It retains its mysteries and treasures with a careful reserve.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Location
Essaouira
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Clararobb
May 27, 2024
The best tour we have ever done! - The tour we did with Mohammed yesterday from Agadir to Essaouira was the best tour we have ever done without a doubt and the highlight of our holiday in Morocco. Firstly, it was very easy to book our tour and communication from the tour operator was fantastic from the day we booked until the day we went on the trip. Mohammed, our guide, was very friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see and do, making unscheduled stops to show us various things along the way. My friend mentioned she was keen to buy genuine argan oil and Mohammed took us to the Cooperative D'Argan Marjana where we saw the women making argan oil and were able to purchase some amazing products. He also stopped at the side of the road to allow us to take photos of the goats climbing the argan trees which was something else we had mentioned we were hoping to see while in Morocco. Before we arrived in Essaouira, he asked if we would want to eat lunch and actually called to make a reservation at Restaurant El Khaima on our behalf which was much appreciated. When we arrived in Essaouira, Mohammed took us on a guided tour to see the Sqala du Port and the fish market nearby, then took us to see the Bayt Dakira, a museum showing the history of the Jewish quarter in Essaouira. After this, we ate lunch at Restaurant El Khaima which was fantastic. My friends said the apricot beef tagine was one of the best things they had ever eaten! Mohammed then gave us an hour and a half of free time in which we went to the roof terrace of Salut Maroc for some cocktails which was again fantastic. Mohammed was extremely patient the whole day with us whenever we wanted to stop to take photos and was understanding when we were slightly late back to the agreed pickup point. On the way back to Agadir, Mohammed again made some stops to show us some really beautiful views and Taghazhout. We really appreciated how much effort Mohammed made to show us things because we were only in Morocco for 2 days and this really helped us to maximise our time there. We will definitely be returning to Agadir in future and will certainly be booking another tour with Agharass Tours.
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