1 DAY
Daily Tour
18 people
English, Espanol, Francais, Italian
Join a shared day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira, travelling with other travellers in a small-group minivan. On the way, stop at a women’s argan oil cooperative and spot Morocco’s famous tree-climbing goats. Once in Essaouira, walk the historic Skala ramparts, watch the blue fishing boats at the port, browse artisan wood workshops, and enjoy fresh seafood by the ocean.
Pickup from your riad or hotel in Marrakech in a shared, air-conditioned minivan, joining other travellers for the day.
Free visit to a local women's cooperative to see the traditional hand-extraction of argan oil, used in Moroccan cuisine and cosmetics.
A little further down the road, stop for photos of the famous goats climbing in Morocco's protected argan trees.
Arrive in Essaouira and walk the 18th-century Skala de la Ville ramparts, lined with bronze cannons overlooking the Atlantic.
Continue to the Skala du Port to see Essaouira's colourful blue fishing boats and the daily catch at the historic harbour.
Free time to wander the whitewashed medina's winding alleys, browsing art galleries and thuya wood workshops.
Free time to try fresh seafood at a restaurant by the ocean (lunch not included), relax on the beach, or enjoy the souks near Place Moulay Hassan.
Drive back to your hotel in Marrakech in the evening.
Lunch is not included. You can try fresh seafood at one of the restaurants in Essaouira, paid on the spot.
The drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours each way, through argan groves and Berber countryside.
Comfortable shoes, a light jacket (the coast is windier than Marrakech), sunscreen, and cash for lunch or souvenirs.
Yes, this is a relaxed day trip suitable for the whole family, with free time on the beach and in the medina.
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