- DURATION
- ROUTE
- TOUR TYPE
- PICKUP
- PRICE
About the Tour
The road west crosses dry plains and then the argan country, where you stop at a cooperative run by local women to see how the oil is pressed. Essaouira was long known by its old name, Mogador, and its medina, laid out in the eighteenth century, is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
In town the time is yours, with your driver nearby. You can walk the Skala ramparts with their old cannons, watch the blue fishing boats come in, eat grilled fish at the stalls by the harbour and look into the thuya woodcarvers’ workshops.
Highlights
- An argan oil cooperative on the way
- The Skala ramparts and their cannons
- The fishing harbour and its blue boats
- Grilled fish at the harbour stalls
- Thuya woodcarvers in the medina
How the Day Goes
From your pickup in the morning to the drop-off at the end of the day.
Morning · West to the coast
You leave Marrakech at around 8:00. The drive takes about three hours, with a stop at an argan oil cooperative.
Midday · Essaouira
Free time in Essaouira. A local guide can show you the medina and the ramparts for two hours if you wish; after that the afternoon is yours.
Late afternoon · Back to Marrakech
The drive back leaves at around 16:30, so you reach your riad or hotel in the early evening.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the day
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Fuel and parking
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
Can we stay the night in Essaouira?
Yes. Ask us to add a night and we book a riad in the medina and collect you the next afternoon.
Is it cold by the sea?
Essaouira is windier and cooler than Marrakech all year round. Bring a jacket, even in summer.
Can we change the timing?
Yes. You choose the pickup time, the stops and how long you stay out.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Let us know their ages and we adjust the walking and the stops.
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.
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 timing adjusted to you
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