Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech

Located only 170 Kms from Marrakech on the Atlantic Coast, Essaouira is a captivating place. Its ramparts, the sea breeze, the immaculate beach, and the tranquillity are unforgettable experiences.

During your Essaouira Day Trip, your local guide will lead you to visit this compact fortified port town and easy to visit the city. Its treasures, specialties, and views are accessible within a few minutes and the clean atmosphere will transport you to another world.

Essaouira has the particularity of being both a remarkable fortified maritime citadel and a comfortable seaside resort that fulfills all of the holiday maker’s expectations.

Pick up from your Hotel in Marrakech (around 8H00 am) and drive to the former Portuguese possession of Mogador (Essaouira in Arabic). Once arrived at Essaouira, meet your local guide and start the visit to the city. Mogador has been occupied since prehistoric times. The bay is partially sheltered by the island of Mogador, making it a peaceful harbor protected against strong marine winds. This fishermen town has long been considered one of the best anchorages of the Moroccan coast. The Carthaginian navigator Hanno visited it in the 5th century BC and established the trading post of Arambys.

During your Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech, you will visit the Medina a UNESCO heritage site, the Kasbah, the Mellah, Dar Souiri, the Port of Mogador, and the Port Skala.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	From/To your hotel
DEPARTURE TIME	8:00 AM
RETURN TIME	6:00 PM (approxi.)
WEAR	Free clothing
INCLUDED	AC Transportation Tour Guide Monuments’ Fees
NOT INCLUDED	Lunch Personal Spending Tipping Non Specified Services

Additional information

Color	Red

Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech itinerary :

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8am

Pick-up

Pure Morocco driver will pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech and departure for Essaouira via Chichewa. Upon arrival to this whitewashed city, you will be joined by your local guide and start the visit. Being a compact fortified port town, Essaouira is easy to visit. Its treasures, specialties, and views are accessible within a few minutes and the clean atmosphere will transport you to another world. Essaouira has the particularity of being both a remarkable fortified maritime citadel and a comfortable seaside resort that fulfills all of the holidaymaker’s expectations.

1pm

Lunch Time

Optional Lunch. Your tour guide can recommend you some good restaurants in Essaouira. All the afternoon will be devoted to the wandering of the beautiful and narrow streets and alleys of Essaouira. Take also some time to visit the colorful souks located not far from the Sqala quarter.

6pm

Drop-off

End of the visit and transfer back to your hotel in Marrakech

Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech :

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Tour Rates :

All published rates are quoted in USD, per person per booking, and are valid all year round, except during Christmas and New Year breaks.

The minimum and max price depend on the number of travelers for each tour booking.

Children Policy:

00-05.99: Free of charge
06-11.99: Up to 65% discount, depending on the tour
12+: is considered as an adult

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