Marrakech to Essaouira Day Trip: Explore Beaches, City Walls & Argan Oil Cooperative

Embark on a day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira and explore the beautiful beaches, city walls, and an argan oil cooperative. Discover the traditional process of making argan oil and immerse yourself in the charming medina of Essaouira. Enjoy a delicious lunch by the fishing port before returning to Marrakech.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Essaouira - Your driver will pick you up at 08am, and start your Essaouira day trip from Marrakech, enjoying the natural surrounding country side on this Essaouira excursion. You have the opportunity to visit an argan Cooperative on the way as the the region is known for argan oil. See how women in the Cooperative work hardly and with enthusiasm to get the oil from the Argan nuts to make cosmetics or delicious oil for food. You will discover an operation that requires some time and efforts from the women involved. Once we arrive in Essaouira, you have the full day to explore medina which is surrounded by medieval walls, with a castle standing at their Southern edge. Its white-washed and blue-shuttered houses give it a gorgeous look. Take a stroll in its amusing narrow streets exploring the ancient French and Portuguese architecture enjoy the beach, visit the harbour and enjoy a delcious lunch in one of the restaurants of the fishing port .if you wish you can take a local guide for a city tour,but we recommend to go all over on your own because it is the best way to visit this small and quiet town . Return to marrakech in the evening at around 6pm.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Your chauffeur will arrive for your pickup at 8 AM to begin your day excursion to Essaouira from Marrakech. Take in the rustic beauty of the countryside during this journey. Along the way, seize your chance to check out an argan Cooperative, as this region is famed for its argan oil production. Witness firsthand the hard work and dedication of the cooperative women as they painstakingly extract oil from Argan nuts for cosmetic products or culinary use. After reaching Essaouira, you can spend the entire day exploring the medina, which is encapsulated by age-old walls featuring a stronghold at their south end. Its homes painted white and blue offer a picturesque view. As you weave through its intriguing labyrinth of lanes, you can appreciate the old-world French and Portuguese architecture, bask on the beach, drop by the harbor, and indulge in a scrumptious lunch at a seafood restaurant. We would head back to Marrakech in the evening, approximately around 6 PM.

Location
Essaouira
Cancellation Policy

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

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