Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: Explore Scenic City and Ocean Beauty

Embark on a scenic day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira, a charming coastal town known for its straight streets, beautiful ocean views, and woodworking shops. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ounagha - Departure from your hotel approximately at 08:00, and you will have perfect a stop during your trip to enjoy some beautiful sights.
What's Included
  • Diesel
  • Transportation Insurance
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Service quality
What's Not Included
  • Restauration
  • Lunch (10€ - 15€)
  • Guide fee ( 30€ )
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful journey to the enchanting city of Essaouira from Marrakech for a delightful day trip. Essaouira, a quaint city situated close to Marrakech, is acclaimed by visitors for its tranquil ambience and charming alleys, all whilst overlooking the stunning sea.

Essaouira will captivate you with its French-designed, linear avenues. Commence your tour with a visit to the harbour and admire its bronze cannons, followed by a leisurely walk in the medina and the markets where you can explore the cedar sculpture workshops.

The journey from Marrakech to Essaouira is approximately 2 hours 40 minutes, offering plenty to admire along the route. The tours operate daily and only require a single participant to proceed.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Ounagha
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Danielro4859gv
Aug 29, 2024
Perfect - Fantastic experience, very nice people. The city is little but hide great places, the medina is so cute, the port is nice and you will be able to enjoy the beach. I’m so great full for Homammed, our guide. I recommend to everybody.
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Resort09679998350
Aug 24, 2024
Highly recommended - Everything was perfect, both the Guide with the driver were very friendly and attentive with us, I recommend to spend an entertaining day
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142wasimh
Aug 20, 2024
A great day out - Essaouira is a lovely, chilled-out coastal city and a huge contrast to the chaos of Marrakech. Highly recommend this day trip. Rachid was our guide in the minibus. He was very good and friendly accompanied by the driver, Youssef. We had 4.5 hours in a mercifully cool Essaouira, which was enough to wander around and take everything in. Everything was cheaper here compared to Marrakech so it’s the place to stock up on souvenirs! Don’t buy anything from the shop where the van stops for a break. It’s a tourist trap and a rip off.
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Tiffanydeb1
Aug 20, 2024
A really fun, peaceful day - This trip was a really nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. We got picked up at a location which was a 2 mins walk away from our riad. The drive was approx 3 hours long but we had a break halfway through and were given the option to have more breaks if needed. The minibus was air conditioned so the ride was very comfortable. Khalid, our guide, was super friendly and accommodating. He gave us some really insightful information and advice during the drive. He also gave us recommendations of where to visit in Essaouira. During the drive, we stopped off at a location where women were producing argan oil and had the option to purchase some if we wished. On arrival in Essaouira, we had 4 hours to explore which was more than enough time to try out some food, shop in the medina and relax by the seaside. I would definitely recommend this trip if you wish for a peaceful, scenic getaway.
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Nourite
Aug 19, 2024
Walk to Essaouira 2024. - Very satisfied with the exit, thank you to Karimde for accompanying us, it feels good to eat sea bream too good, you should know that in Essaouira there is a lot of wind and the sea is very cold. Meeting at 8am in front of our Pension pity we arrived at 12.30pm because there are mandatory stops. I think it's a waste of time making argan oil. It's the continuity of the visit. We have to make the premises work because all are handmade from raw material to finished products. What is pleasant a small welcome tea served us with bread and argan honey tasting etc... Check-out at 4:30, I wish I'd stayed longer. Pay 14€50 per person with booking.com. We had a great day top. Point of Sale,
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Elenacw3149nt
Aug 16, 2024
Essaouira dream - The day began with pick up at the meeting point near our Riad. Our Guide, Saber, was super professional and kind. Before we started he gave us details of what we would do during the day, along the bus route he gave us historical notes about the city of Essaouira and when we arrived he advised us what to visit and where to eat. Essaouira is beautiful. Thank you Saber, you were the best Guide we had in Marrakech
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958gildast
Aug 15, 2024
Essaouira - Discover a city that has absolutely nothing to do with Marrackech. It's worth it! Of all my excursions this week, this is the best agency. Youns & hamza are on top! Very well organized.
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Z4785unjamesr
Aug 15, 2024
Worth the trip from Marrakesh - Magical trip worth the drive from Marrakesh. The tour guide and driver were pleasant and helpful throughout the day. We highly recommend the trip if you want to explore something different from the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh.
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Kc1869
Aug 24, 2024
Essaouira Day Trip - This is a really easy and cost effective way to get out to Essaouira from Marrakech. We had lots of free time to ourselves and our guide was very friendly and helpful.
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Safari19867735977
Aug 15, 2024
Discovery Essaouira - In Marrakech and Essaouira, sellers often offer similar items, whether in souks or shops. The products on display, whether souvenirs, crafts or clothing, are very similar from one shop to another. What often varies is the Award, which can be adjusted depending on the negotiation or Impression the seller has of the customer. This practice, common in Moroccan markets, reflects a flexible approach to trade, where haggling is an integral part of the shopping experience.
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