Marrakech to Essaouira: Full-Day Journey Exploring Vibrant City's Rich Culture and History
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1,064 Ratings
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Begin a distinctive trip from Marrakech to the coastal town of Essaouira on a day-long tour. Immerse yourself in this lively city’s rich cultural and historical flavors.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Medina of Essaouira - Leave Marrakecharound 08:00Am ready for a 3-hour journey to the beautiful Essaouira on the Atlantic Coast included 3 stops break on the way . Once you arrive at the port city, formerly known as Mogador, you will have time to enjoy the charming sights of Essaouira, including its ocher-colored walls, the beautiful Moulay El Hassan square, and the souks, as well as the little streets of the city’s old Medina. Enjoy a lunch of fresh fish in a local restaurant.
    During your trip, visit an association of Berber women producing argan oil, see the local markets, and marvel at the gems in the jeweler’s quarter.
    You will return to Marrakech at the end of the afternoon, arriving back to the “Red City” at around 19:00.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Please enter your phone number and your country code.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please provide your international phone number
  • Provide your hotel address
Location
Hôtel Restaurant Café de France
Rue des Banques
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alexandra_e
May 30, 2024
Wonderful experience - I travelled alone with my two girls aged 11 and 12. We had a fantastic time. Very well organised and we enjoyed every moment. Two thumbs ups!
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Frances_e
May 20, 2024
Day trip - The trip was wonderful, so glad I booked this tour. Nice to see a different part of Morocco 👍🏿👏🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
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Vincent_b
May 13, 2024
Great day out in Essouria. - The driver, Moustaffa, was very welcoming, friendly and informative. Enjoyable and at a good price. Out of town pick up. Thank you.
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Delphine
May 11, 2024
Tailor-made excursion! - Our driver, Hicham Eddih, managed this outing to perfection, good timing, little comments on the road with a stop at an argan oil cooperative, very good driving. The visit to Essaouira is very enjoyable with very respectful traders. To recommend !
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Alberto_c
May 9, 2024
Nice experience - If you are after a return trip to Essaouira from Marrakech this is a great option. Enjoyed 4 hours in Essaouira!
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Rhiannon_t
May 9, 2024
Great day out - Great trip, does exactly as it says. Basically a 3 hour drive (with 2 stops along the way for the toilet/cafe and then the Argan oil cooperative - we only stayed for around 20/30 mins though). Had 4 hours free time in Essaouira which is lovely, and then the drive back to Marrakesh with one toilet stop on the way. Arrived back at 7pm. Only thing is if you are staying in the medina (which most of our group were), they will not pick you up from your riad/hotel as stated in the advert - we all just had to meet in the main square, which for us was still quite far to get to at 8am! For other excursions we were picked up at the gate closest to our riad, so maybe this is something they could consider doing.
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252ma_lysc
Apr 30, 2024
Great - On the three-hour drive there, you have a stop at a motorway rest area to do your business and have breakfast. Then you have a stop at an argan cooperative run by women with a short guided tour. There are also toilets. Then you have three hours of free time in Essaouira, time flies because you eat lunch there if you wish. The town is airy and beautiful and the beach is huge. Another hour would be more comfortable. The organization is good.
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Zohreh_n
May 27, 2024
Not worth it - It is too far from Marakech and it took 3 hours each way to get there. There was nothing special about the place that we could not find in Marakech. The bus was old and it felt like riding a carriage. So much shake and noise in the vehicle. The AC was not able to cool the temperature inside the car and it was very unpleasant
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Styliani_t
May 5, 2024
Explorative - Sightseeing...but the departure from Essaouira back to Marrakech should be 1-2 hours later.. Nice trip!
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Momo2013lacrevette
May 27, 2024
Trap of argan oil cooperatives on the road to Essaouira - Arrivals at Marrakech airport, a taxi took us to Essaouira; On the way he absolutely wanted to take a toilet break. We refused but he stopped as if by chance in front of an argan oil cooperative. We went to see and stupidly bought oil and soaps at a prohibitive price! When we attempted to stop at the viewpoint with two camels waiting for us, we didn't get out of the car and demanded to go to the hotel.
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