Essaouira Day Trip

A day on the Atlantic: the ramparts, the fishing port and the relaxed medina of Essaouira.

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Duration
Day trip
Route
Marrakech > Marrakech
Travel style
Private journey
Price
Price on request

Overview

Essaouira is a breezy port town on the Atlantic whose medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After about three hours on the road through the argan country, you have time to walk the Skala ramparts, watch the fishing boats in the harbour, eat fresh grilled fish and browse the galleries and workshops of the medina.

Route: Marrakech, argan country, Essaouira

Highlights

  • Argan country and a women's cooperative
  • The Skala ramparts
  • The fishing port
  • Fresh grilled fish for lunch (optional)
  • The medina and its galleries

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1 Marrakech to Essaouira and back

    about 380 km round trip, 3 h each way Overnight: Return to Marrakech

    Early departure west across the plains and argan country, with a stop at a cooperative. Free time in Essaouira to explore the medina, ramparts and port, then return to Marrakech in the evening.

Distances and driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions and stops. Every route can be adapted.

What is included

  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local guides, unless included in your proposal
  • Tips

Optional upgrades and customization

  • Official local guide
  • Lunch in a selected restaurant

Practical information

Duration
Full day; pick-up time agreed in advance.
Group size
Private, only for your party.
Price
Personalized quotation according to the number of travellers.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, water, sun protection and some cash.

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