Morocco's Atlantic Coast from Casablanca to Marrakech, 5 Days
Five days down the Atlantic coast of Morocco, from Casablanca to Agadir, with the last day inland to Marrakech. You stop at the Portuguese walls of El Jadida, the lagoon at Oualidia, the potters of Safi and the port of Essaouira, and sleep in El Jadida, Safi, Essaouira and Agadir.
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Atlantic coast of Morocco trip at a glance
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Casablanca · El Jadida · Oualidia · Safi · Essaouira · Agadir · Marrakech
- Private tour
- Riad or hotel pickup
- Best time: All year
A Morocco coast road trip: El Jadida, Oualidia, Safi and Essaouira
Few visitors stop in the towns on the coast road south of Casablanca. El Jadida has its Portuguese cistern, Oualidia its oyster lagoon, and Safi makes most of Morocco’s pottery.
Further south come Essaouira and Agadir, and then the road turns inland to Marrakech. The drives are short and the pace is easy.
Highlights
- The Portuguese cistern in El Jadida
- The lagoon at Oualidia
- The pottery quarter in Safi
- Essaouira's harbour and ramparts
- Agadir's beach
Day-by-day itinerary
How the five days go, from your pickup in Casablanca to the drop-off in Marrakech.
Day 1 · Casablanca to El Jadida
The Hassan II Mosque, then south to El Jadida.
- Overnight: Hotel in El Jadida
Day 2 · El Jadida to Safi
Along the coast by Oualidia to Safi.
- Overnight: Hotel in Safi
Day 3 · Safi to Essaouira
The pottery quarter in Safi, then to Essaouira.
- Overnight: Riad in Essaouira
Day 4 · Essaouira to Agadir
A morning in Essaouira, then south past the surf beaches to Agadir.
- Overnight: Hotel in Agadir
Day 5 · Agadir to Marrakech
Inland over the High Atlas foothills to Marrakech.
What is included and not included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the five days
- Pickup at your hotel in Casablanca and drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech
- One night: hotel in El Jadida, breakfast
- One night: hotel in Safi, breakfast
- One night: riad in Essaouira, breakfast
- One night: hotel in Agadir, breakfast
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Pickup, best time to go and what to bring
Pickup points
Pickup at your hotel in Casablanca or at Mohammed V airport; tell us your flight time. The tour ends at your hotel in Marrakech.
Best time to go
Any time of year. The coast stays mild, but it is often windy, most of all in summer.
What to bring
A windproof layer, sun cream, and comfortable shoes for the ramparts and cobbles.
Good to know
The Atlantic is cool all year and often windy, so bring a layer even in summer. Fish restaurants by the ports serve the morning catch at lunch. Carry cash for markets and small cafés, and take care with currents if you swim.
Price, deposit and cancellation
Prices are per person and depend on the size of your group. You book with a 20% deposit by card or PayPal and pay the balance on the first day of the tour.
If you cancel 30 days or more before the start, we refund the deposit in full; after that the deposit is kept. You can change the date once for free if you ask 14 days or more before. The details are in our Cancellation Policy.
Questions about the Atlantic coast of Morocco trip
What is there to see in El Jadida?
The old Portuguese fortress town of Mazagan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its ramparts and the vaulted Portuguese cistern.
Is Oualidia worth a stop?
For a long lunch, yes. The lagoon is calm and sheltered, and the town is known for its oysters.
Can we change the route or the hotels?
Yes. We can add nights, change hotels or swap the order of the stops, since only your group is on the tour. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
Can we bring children?
Yes. Tell us how old they are and we plan the driving, the stops and the pace around them.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Can we swim on this coast?
Yes, at the beaches of El Jadida, Oualidia and Agadir in summer. The Atlantic stays cool and can have strong currents, so swim where others do and follow the local flags.
Are the driving days long?
No. Away from Casablanca and Agadir the coast road is quiet, and most days have two to three hours in the car.
What is Safi known for?
Pottery. The potters’ quarter on the hill above the old medina has kilns and workshops where you can watch plates and tagines being thrown and glazed, and buy them from the makers.
Can we eat oysters in Oualidia?
Yes. The lagoon has oyster farms, and the restaurants by the water serve them fresh at lunch, with grilled fish.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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