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From Marrakesh: Essaouira Full Day Trip

Marrakesh

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Overview

Whisk yourself away from Marrakesh to the port town of Essaouira for a day of sightseeing and shopping with access to round-trip hotel transfers.

Highlights

  • Journey from Marrakesh to Essaouira for the day with a professional driver at the helm and seamless round-trip hotel transfers for a stress-free trip.
  • Marvel at the whitewashed buildings with blue doors and stroll the winding narrow streets of the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Stop at a women’s argan cooperative to see how the oil is made from scratch, from grinding the kernels to pressing them to extract the oil.
  • Spot the old bronze cannons on the Ramparts and go on a shopping spree at the vibrant jewelry and textile souks in the markets.
  • Fun fact: The Medina in Essaouira features in Orson Welles’ 1951 film Othello and the famous tv series Game of Thrones.

Inclusions

  • Full-day trip to Essaouira
  • Round-trip hotel transfers
  • English, Spanish, French, and Arabic-speaking driver
  • AC car

Exclusions

  • Lunch (at an additional cost)

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

A day trip to a charming coastal town

If you are looking to destress without spending too much, then get away to the picturesque coastal town of Essaouira on a day trip from Marrakesh. Your trip starts with a hassle-free pickup from your hotel in a comfortable AC car. As you drive towards Essaouira, check out the olive groves and argan forests lining the roads, preparing you for the adventure to come. 

Shopping, sightseeing, and relaxing

Once you reach Essaouira, you have some free time in hand to explore the town as you see fit. Walk through the winding alleys and visit the vibrant art galleries at the Medina. Shop for some trinkets, textiles, and spices at the souks lining the town square. Visit an argan oil cooperative where you can see a live demonstration of argan oil made from scratch. Take some recommendations from your driver and have lunch at one of the local restaurants. Take a stroll on the yellow sandy beaches of Essouira before heading back to Marrakesh.

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