Marrakech shared day trip to Essaouira
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
Essaouira is 175km from Marrakech around 2h45 drive departure at 8:00 and return at 19:00 we visit the corporative of the Argan oil and w’ll have around 5 hours free to enjoy the beach and the city which is really worth visiting.
you will start travelling to the coastal city of Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half hour drive to start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This "City of the Wind" attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations - including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture - however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s "Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women's co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In the afternoon you will travel back to Marrakech
Stop At:
• Medina of Essaouira, Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
• Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
• Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
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Essaouira is 175km from Marrakech around 2h45 drive departure at 8:00 and return at 19:00 we visit the corporative of the Argan oil and w’ll have around 5 hours free to enjoy the beach and the city which is really worth visiting.
you will start travelling to the coastal city of Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half hour drive to start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This "City of the Wind" attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations - including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture - however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s "Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women's co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In the afternoon you will travel back to Marrakech
Stop At:
• Medina of Essaouira, Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
• Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
• Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off to and from meeting point
- Professional driver
Not included
- Lunche and drinks
- Entrance fees (optional)
- Local guide fees (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
65%
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