Depart from your Riad in Marrakech towards Essaouira, this city lies on the Atlantic Ocean. Essaouira has a constant temperature of 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The famous freshly grilled fish is served in the harbor and also in the medina where Thuja woodworkers and silver workers work under the old Portuguese city walls that protect...Read more
A large section of this walk takes you through an Argan forest. Argan trees are an endemic species only found in the south west of Morocco and a mythical emblem of the Essaouira region. This is a relatively easy walk suitable for people looking for a leisurely ramble. Throughout the hike, the guide will give you useful insights into the...Read more
You will be picked up from Marrakech in the morning to start your journey to Essaouira. Stop for a coffee break followed by a visit to a women’s argan oil co-operative on the way. Arrive in Essaouira and set out for a city tour.
Visit the skala, famous for its rows of gigantic cannons that faces out to the Atlantic ocean. Tour a municipal...Read more
Drive North, past Surfe's Paradise, Kilometres of secluded beaches and rocky coastline to Morocco's equivalent of St Tropez where Orson Wells filmed Othello, Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven, and where Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stevens cavorted in the swinging 60's. Wander though the port, the ramparts of the Skala, and carpenters at work, Sample the...Read more
ONE DAY TRIP TO ESSAOUIRA, THE PARADISE OF ARTISTS AND POETS,
ALL HISTORY LONG, ESSAOUIRA OR MOGADOR, HAS BEEN THE TARGET OF MANY CIVILIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE SPANISH, THE PORTUGUESE, THE JEWISH, OR ELSE THE ISLAMIC...Read more
The largest rural market in the Essaouira region takes place every Sunday in Had Draa located 30 km up the road towards Marrakech. The farmers of the region travel there by donkey to offer their crops, animals, and crafts, and to also do their weekly shopping. The gathering at Had Draa is mainly attended by men although everyone socializes, chats...Read more
Your day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech will begin with a drive along the Haouz plains to Chichaoua village. On your way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you will spot some goats climbing the trees. Stop and take some photos. To watch how the Argan oil is extracted, you will visit a local ladies’ cooperative and learn how some...Read more
Take a full-day private trip to Essaouira, one of Morocco's most attractive coastal towns. It's charm is undeniable, with its white washed and blue shuttered houses, art galleries, wood workshops, fishermen and colorful boats, all enclosed by ancient red walls. - Relax at the bohemian coastal resort of Essaouira. - Try fresh seafood from the...Read more
Venture into this magnificent city with this private full day tour where you can enjoy the medina, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and its many beaches and monuments such as the Great Mosque or Orson Welles Square known for the Othello movie.
- SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social...Read more
Meet a driver at your hotel in Marrakech, or at a central location, for the roughly 3-hour trip to Essaouira, a laid-back city that’s cooled by sea breezes. On your way to Essaouira, make a stop at an Argan oil cooperative, learning how the golden oil is produced using traditional techniques. Upon arrival in Essaouira, set out on your own to...Read more
The coastal city of Essaouira, which is located in the west of the country, is the ideal place to relax and to forget all bargains for a few moments. The name of the ancient citadel on the Atlantic coast in West Africa literally means 'wall' in the Berber language. Tourists from all over the world, discover its unique and diverse history and try...Read more