Our driver will meet you in front of your hotel/riad in Marrakech at 9am. Travelling in our air-conditioned SUV 4x4 or minibus, you’ll begin your trek to Essaouira, the ancient MOGADOR, founded on a jagged peninsula, protected by expansive walls against the ocean waves. Its Medina, invigorated by lively ports and stunning sandy beaches, flaunts a white and blue color scheme.
The narrative of Essaouira dates back to the 7th century BC, when it served as a pitstop for Phoenicians on their journey to the Equator.
Sultan Alaouite Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, the actual initiator of the city, commissioned the architect Theodore Cornut, a student of Vauban, for its construction.
Presently, Essaouira is a bustling port especially during certain times of the day when sardines and shellfish are auctioned off. On the wharfs, fishermen can be seen mending their red fishing nets.