Discover Essaouira from Marrakesh: scenic drive, Argan oil cooperative visit, and explore the charming Medina and historic harbor. Book your private tour now.
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Marrakech - Depart from your hotel or Riad at 08:00, with a perfect stop along the way to enjoy some beautiful sights.
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Afous Argan - Visit a locally run women’s argan oil cooperative.
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Essaouira - Arrive in Essaouira around midday and enjoy a free walk in this small seaside town, known for its fascinating coastal scenery and ATLANTIC walls that divide the old city into several districts. Famous series like The Game of Thrones have been filmed here. The driver can suggest some local restaurants if you wish to enjoy lunch at your leisure, with delicious seafood options available.
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Essaouira Fish Market - Essaouira will surprise 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 woodworking shops dedicated to cedar sculpture. You’ll have time to enjoy the charming sights of Essaouira, including its ocher-colored walls and the beautiful Moulay El Hassan square, where you can relax beside the calm beach.
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Marrakech - Meet your personal driver again for the return trip to Marrakech, arriving at your accommodation in the early evening.
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Ounagha - A quick 20-minute stop to see goats climbing trees for food, as they eat argan nuts, which is a beneficial ingredient for them. This diet makes the goat meat in this region some of the best in Morocco. The local people live on donations, so you are free to give if you wish, but there is no obligation.
- Private transportation
- Travel friendly
- Driver speaking your language
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Restauration
- Personal expenses
Your private day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech will begin with a drive along the Haouz planes to Chichaoua village where you will stop for a cup of coffee before you continue to Sidi Mokhtar. On your way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you will spot some goats climbing the trees. Stop and take some photos before you carry on to Essaouira. To watch how the Argan oil (also called the liquid gold, or Moroccan oil) is extracted. You will visit a local ladies’ cooperative named Cooperative Marjana and learn how some fine cosmetic products are locally made out of rich Argan oil. Exploring Essaouira is easy on your own: Locals are very friendly, the Medina is pretty small, and its streets are in order. You do not need a guide for the tour of the city. First, you can visit the harbor with its fishing port and old Portuguese fortifications. You can still see medieval war cannons aligned to overlook the Atlantic Ocean.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
