Marrakech Day Trip to Essaouira
What to Expect
The Marrakech day trip to Essaouira is one of the most booked day trips from Marrakech. In general, our fabulous day trip to Essaouira will start from Marrakech, the most popular and busiest city in Morocco, heading to Mogador. However, we will drive for almost 3 hours to the Atlantic Coast. On halfway, we will stop in Chichaoua for a coffee, then another stop to see the goats climbing Argan trees. Upon arrival to Essaouira, you will start your sightseeing by visiting the fortifications Kasbah and Skala as well as the blue boats. Moreover, you will walk in Essaouira's little streets to see the galleries and art shops and head to the Jewish Quarter. Thereafter, you will enjoy seafood in a local restaurant. Late afternoon, we will drive back to the Red City.
- Drive to explore the Atlantic Ocean.
- Visit Essaouira and its main attractions.
- Walk in the little streets of the Medina.
- Visit Skala Kasbah, art galeries, and souvenirs shops.
- Watch the goats climbing Argan trees.
- Enjoy seafood in a local restaurant.
- Walk to the fishing port and watch the blue boats.
Essaouira day trip is a unique one-day tour from Marrakech. After Breakfast in your Riad, Our driver picks you up from your Riad and you will leave the red city toward Essaouira. Therefore, in about 3 hours we will reach the coastal city, formerly known as Mogador. However, we will stop on the way to see the Goats climbing Argan trees, and if you are interested you can visit one of the Berber women's cooperatives to have an idea of the Argan oil production. Then, we will carry on to the beautiful Essaouira on the Atlantic coast.
On this Marrakech day trip to Essaouira, if you wish you can take a local guide for a city tour, but we recommend going all over on your own because it is the best way to visit this small and quiet town. However, you will enjoy the charming and most visited sights of Essaouira easily. Generally, you will have time to explore on your own the ochre-colored walls, the stunning Moulay El Hassan square, and the souks as well as the little alleys of the Medina.
Thereafter, during this Essaouira day trip, you will discover the harbor with its fishing port and Portuguese fortification. Also, the major landmark of Medina is La Scala, which builds against foreign attacks from the sea. Then, you continue to Bab Laalouj one of the main Essaouira Gates and The Mellah Jewish quarter.
Along the way you, have many art shops, and galleries. You will have a free afternoon to enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant and to walk the sandy beach of Mogador. Late in the afternoon, we will drive back to the Red City, and your full Marrakech day to Essaouira will end with a drop-off at your hotel or at the main Marrakech Jamaa El Fna Square.
Price Includes
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation.
- An air conditioned 4x4 Landcruiser or spacious minivan in case of a group.
- English/Spanish speaking driver.
- Car fuel & Insurance.
- No forced shopping stops during the tour.
Price Excludes
- Lunch and drinks.
- Entrance fees.
- Flight tickets.
- Travel Insurance.
Begaa Tours offers private tours from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, and Tangier, and the best desert activities. We are able to customize tours to suit you. Contact us to help you plan your ideal Morocco holiday. If the itineraries that we offer do not match what you're looking for, let me know and we will change the trip to your needs and requirements.
Our Testimonials
The best way to experience Morocco
Morocco is a beautiful country to visit with incredible natural beauty, amazing old cities (Medina), the nicest people and vibrant culture. A truly land of contrasts. My mom and I stayed for ten days. Seven of those ten days were planned through Begaa Tours. We made a round trip in the country that started and ended in Marrakech. We visit Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Meknes, Midelt, Tinghir, Merzouga, Ouarzazate and several other small villages and towns in between.
I can not stress enough how amazing Begaa Tours was in showing us this wonderful country. Ahmed, our driver/guide, was terrific. He really knew his history and the fun facts of all the regions we've been through. He was a safe driver and super flexible about what my mom and I were interested in and what we didn't want to see. Begaa Tours is open to tailoring the best experience for you; I enjoyed all the Riads, Hotels, and Experiences they provided. Morocco wouldn't be that amazing without Begaa Tours. Thanks, guys!
The Best Morocco Tour!!
Begaa Tours tailored our amazing 14 day tour of Morocco to suit our personal travel style. They included hotel, riad and camping options to cater to our preferred accommodation type and organised transport to suit our small group of 8 (2 X 4WD Toyota Prados) Our two tour guides, Ahmed and Muhammad, were so professional, knowledgeable, willing and able. Nothing was too much trouble for them to handle or fix at any time. They both had friendly personalities with big smiles on their faces and great senses of humour to boot. They were both excellent drivers and took us to see the best of Morocco including Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech, the Ziz Valley, the Atlas Mountains, the Essourian coast, the Sahara, and so much more in between. This interesting, diverse and very colourful country is a must for all to see. You could not find a better tour company to take you on a more magical journey than we have just had. Thank you BEGAA TOURS. You are "The Best"!! 'Mushi Mushka'!!
Begaa Tours Moroccan experience
This was an excellent experience with great tour guides looking at all the excellent places in Morocco. The accomodation was great, from Riads in the old cities to desert tents and more modern accomodation.
Both Ahmed & Mohammed were full of knowledge, and accomodating of our needs. The Camel ride in the Desert was an experience as well, from sand storms, to rain and clear skies the next morning. I would recommend Begaa Tours, and definitely do it again
NO BETTER WAY TO SEE MOROCCO
Our unbelievable 14 days with Begaa Tours in Morocco started in Casablanca and finished in Marrakech travelling through Rabbat, Meknes, Chefchaouen the blue city and onto Fes with 2 days to explore this amazing ancient city. Moving on to the Ziz Valley near Aoufous, we stayed in a beautiful hotel overlooking the date palm hub of Morocco. Our 2 hr guided walk with Said through the local farming plots under the date palms was a fantastic way to witness the day to day life of the village families working their farming plots. On our arrival at Et Taous the camels were waiting to begin our 1 1/2 hour afternoon trek into the Sahara Desert at sunset for our amazing overnight 'glamping experience'...wow this tour is amazing! The breathtaking drive over the High Atlas Mountains heading through Marrakech en route to the coastal city of Essaouira for a relaxing day and last minute shopping.
Another family member had previously travelled with Begaa Tours on 2 other occasions and had assured us of the high standard they deliver. WELL DONE Ahmed and Mohammed, your are true professionals and your guiding skills and knowledge of your amazing country are first class...the Riads were excellent...we will always remember our Moroccan Adventure with Begaa Tours.
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