Private Day Trip from Marrakech: Explore Essaouira Mogador's Medina and Craft Workshops
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Essaouira
Embark on a private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira Mogador and immerse yourself in the charm of this coastal city. Explore the old medina, visit craft workshops, stroll along the port, and indulge in delicious seafood. Book now!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Medina of Essaouira - After departing around 8 am you will be personally transported through the vast and breath-taking Moroccan landscape to ESSAOUIRA. On the journey you may see a few scattered villages and some camels, sheep and goats grazing in the countryside. The vegetation then changes to ARGAN trees that only grow in the wild and which provide berries for local goats to eat. If you wish it is possible to stop for ARGAN oil tasting in a small cooperative run by local women, where the ARGAN oil is extracted from the trees, this multipurpose oil is very famous for its uses in cooking and also in cosmetics.

Nearby you can gaze at a panoramic view of ESSAOUIRA, a charming and artistic blue and white town. Once you arrive to ESSAOUIRA you can explore its peculiar wonders at your leisure. Stroll along the quays, where you can watch fishermen unloading their catch of the day and fishing boats coming back to shore, or enjoy the many good restaurants at the part and dine on fresh fish and seafood.

ESSAOUIRA is a picturesque and divers town where you can explore the historic ramparts and visit the Medina full of local artists selling their crafts made of THUYA wood. The ramparts will give you an insight in to how this old seaport village was armed against the threat of invasion. Parquetry still remains a traditional specialty of ESSAOUIRA, and another beautiful attraction of the region is its tranquil beach, where you could easily spend a relaxing and peaceful afternoon

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle air-conditioned minivan or 4x4
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off Service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entrance fees & Local guide fees (optional)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

A day journey to Essaouira stands as a favoured and accessible day excursion from Marrakech, taking you on an exploration of the ancient city of Essaouira Mogador. The tour main features include: a stroll through the historical medina and the mellah, a visit to the skala, a stop by the craft workshops of creators situated within the walls of the ancient medina. The itinerary also includes a visit to the port, the markets, along with lunch at a harbour locale or a local seafood diner.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Medina of Essaouira
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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237amerj
Jun 10, 2023
Travel to beautiful Morroca - We used Morocco Private Excursions exclusively while in Morocco. The drivers are on time and professional. We went to Essaouira and Casablanca from Marrakech on their cars. And also to and from airports. The cars were clean and they were always on time. And they responded to our texts any time of the day and night. Best of all the prices were super reasonable! I would give them 10 stars out of 5!
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I733jgfabiop
Mar 8, 2023
Amazing city and perfect driver - I have used this company for several trips made around Marocco, and as for the other excursions, also Essaouira was a wonderful time spent The vehicle was very comfortable and the driver Achraf was so gentle and a very safe driver. He was very kind and helpful and always in perfect time: that’s why we chose him as our driver in different excursions in Morocco.
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Zmoutet
Mar 5, 2021
Unforgettable moment - We had a wonderful time visiting this cute city called essaouira The driver was so nice with us and showed us everything explaining to us how people lived, their habits and traditions. We felt really cared about and also we received such a warm welcome at the cooperative we visited ! We will keep a wonderful memory of this day trip and thank you again for the recommandation about restaurants and activities to do in essaouira!
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Alisonmar
Oct 29, 2019
A different perspective.....a charming contrast to Marrakech. - I booked this day visit to Essaouira on line prior to travelling to marrakech. Booking was easy and efficient. All my questions were answered and my requests met. The driver Idris) arrived at the door of our Riad in the Medina a few minutes early. He was immaculately dressed and the minibus was spotless and very comfortable. We then went to pick up my son and family who were staying at a resort hotel on the outskirts of Marrakech. As they were not ready, Idris waited patiently for them to appear. We then had a very comfortable drive to Essaouira with Idris answering our questions and pointing things out to us. We had a wonderful day in this fishing town and met up with Idris at 5:00 pm for the reurn. I highly recommend having a private trip with this company. We were a group of 4 adults and 2 children. It was excellent value..
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Mickaelbensa
May 22, 2019
Excellent. - Super reliable, super friendly, super on time. Beyond the excellent service, it has been amazing to meet Driss and his team of generous, fun and clever drivers. If you need a driver and want to move relaxed, this is the one!
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