Discover Essaouira from Marrakesh: scenic drive, Argan oil cooperative visit, and explore the historic harbor and Medina. Book your adventure now.
Discover Essaouira from Marrakesh: scenic drive, Argan oil cooperative visit, and explore the historic harbor and Medina. Book your adventure now.
- Marrakech - Depart from your hotel or Riad at 08:00, with a perfect stop along the way to take in some beautiful sights.
- Afous Argan - Visit a local women’s cooperative that produces argan oil.
- Essaouira - Arrive in Essaouira around midday and enjoy a leisurely walk through this charming seaside town. The town features fascinating…
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Marrakech - Depart from your hotel or Riad at 08:00, with a perfect stop along the way to take in some beautiful sights.
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Afous Argan - Visit a local women’s cooperative that produces argan oil.
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Essaouira - Arrive in Essaouira around midday and enjoy a leisurely walk through this charming seaside town. The town features fascinating coastal walls that divide the old city into several districts, and it has been a filming location for famous series like Game of Thrones. The driver can recommend some local restaurants where you can enjoy a seafood lunch at your own pace.
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Essaouira Fish Market - Be amazed by Essaouira’s 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 specializing in cedar sculpture. You’ll also 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 by the calm beach.
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Marrakech - Reconnect with your personal driver for the return trip to Marrakech, arriving at your accommodation by early evening.
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Ounagha - Make a quick 20-minute stop to see goats climbing trees to eat argan nuts, which contribute to the high quality of goat meat in this region. The local people live on donations, so you are welcome to give if you wish, but there is no obligation.
- Travel friendly
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Driver speaking your language
- Travel friendly
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Driver speaking your language
- Personal expenses
- Restauration
- Personal expenses
- Restauration
Your 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…
Your 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.