Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech – 1 day

Discover Essaouira: A Relaxing Day Trip from Marrakech:

The Essaouira day trip from Marrakech stands as one of the most sought-after excursions from the city. Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean, Essaouira beckons those in search of serenity and peace. As you step onto the wind-swept sands, the refreshing Atlantic breeze instantly invigorates you.

Explore the historic seaside medina, meandering through its labyrinthine alleyways and bustling markets. Browse through local shops offering silverware, leather goods, and souvenirs. Take a stroll to the seaport, where iconic blue boats dot the landscape and seagulls soar overhead.

Indulge in a lunch of freshly caught fish from the seaport, prepared on-site. Unwind at one of the ocean-view cafes or within the heart of the town. Don’t miss the chance to visit women’s cooperatives crafting argan products, adding a unique touch to your Essaouira experience.

Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira – highlights:

• Explore Essaouira’s coastal medina, strolling through its breezy alleys.
• Browse through nearby shops offering leather, silver items, and souvenirs.
• Pause at the renowned seaport to capture images of its iconic blue boats.
• Select freshly caught fish to be cooked for lunch on-site.
• Enjoy a seaside walk, experiencing the refreshing ocean breeze.
• Visit women’s cooperatives crafting argan oil products.

What is included:

• Transport in a private air-conditioned & comfortable van or 4WD vehicle
• Experienced English-speaking nomad driver-guide
• Pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech
• Lunch with vegetarian and vegan options available
• Hiking in beautiful scenery and free time to explore the sites of interest

What is not included:

• Drinks
• Tipping
• Extras

Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech – itinerary:

Reserve your spot on this Marrakech to Essaouira day trip for a relaxing getaway in this coastal gem. Essaouira, once known as Mogador, boasts stunning coastal scenery and holds UNESCO World Heritage status, making it a beloved destination for many tourists.

Embark on your Essaouira adventure with a morning departure from your Marrakech riad in a comfortable 4×4 air-conditioned car. Enjoy a picturesque drive through the countryside, passing by lush argan trees and observing Berber communities tending to their goats, with the possibility of witnessing the unique sight of goats climbing trees.

Upon reaching Essaouira, begin by exploring the walled medina, where you’ll wander through its winding streets filled with local crafts and souvenirs. Marvel at the imposing 16th-century ramparts, reminiscent of Portuguese architecture.

Take a moment to photograph the iconic blue boats at the seaport before selecting freshly caught fish for your lunch at one of the many seaside restaurants overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

After lunch, unwind with a stroll along Mogador beach or take a refreshing swim. Alternatively, savour a glass of Moroccan mint tea while soaking in the peaceful ambience of this charming coastal town.

As the day winds down, your driver will return you to Marrakech, marking the end of your memorable Marrakech to Essaouira day trip.

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TripAdvisor Reviews

jcnc40

2024-03-02

Great experience and memories from Morocco We have a wonderful experience with Private Tours Marrakesh for our trip. We picked our own itinerary of cities to visit and Private provided all the logistics between each city. Our driver Mohammad is very helpful and accommodated. He took us to places we would like and more. He picked us up from Marrakesh to the Desert camps. What a great adventure through the desert plain in Zagora then to Chegara. The camps we were in are amazing and what a great time we have from music around the camp fire to riding the camel around the sand dunes. We stop by Taroudant and Private Tours Marrakesh arranged a spectacular Riad for to us overnight. We then head to coastal city of Essaouira. Mohammad brings us to the beach with big sand dunes to watch the sunset. It was very pretty to be on the beach to see horseback riding on the sand. Next we stop by Casablanca then head to Rabat overnight before arriving at Fes. Mohammad drive us to see The mosque in Casablanca and the Rick’s cafe. When we were in Rabat before heading to Fes. Mohammad took us to all the main sites in Rabat. From Fes we head to Chefchouen. On the night before we left Chefchouen, Mohammad cooked us a delicious Tajin meal. That’s the icing on the cake for this trip. We had such a great experience of Morocco and Private Tours Marrakesh made a great memory for our trip. I highly recommended them if you visit Morocco in the near future.

Hiram R

2024-03-02

Not just a tour: a fantastic experience We had an unforgettable experience with Mohamed, our guide and friend. We booked an 11 day private tour (very reasonably priced I should add) and it was awesome. Mohamed is a very safe driver and very attentive as well. He took us to some unusual places off the main tourist route...especially loved the petrol station restaurants popular with local families. Do yourself a favor and book with them!

Fulvio M

2024-02-16

Moroc&Roll Grande Mohammed! Tour fantastico, ci siamo trovati benissimo! Un piacere stare insieme ed esplorare il Marocco del sud! Super consigliato!

Maria Jose C

2024-02-10

Excursión a Ourika, genial. Hemos elegido private tours Marrakech para nuestro viaje a Marrakech, fuimos un grupo de amigos, todo genial y muy recomendable. Bonita visita guiada a la ciudad con Mohamed. Un guía muy agradable y simpático desde nuestra llegada. Fuimos de excursión a Ourika, excursión muy organizada y muy recomendable. Os recomiendo private tours Marrakech con Mohamed.

Alejandra V

2024-02-05

Excelente mohamed fue muy buen guía, fuimos quatros amigas en un excursión a las cascadas de ouzoud fue muy linda experiencia, nos gustó mucho el lugar.

Juan Manuel R

2024-02-04

Experiencia inolvidable Fue una experiencia inolvidable. Tenía ganas de hacer un viaje en solitario y estar conmigo mismo rodeado de naturaleza y personas auténticas. El objetivo se ha cumplido. Mohamed ha sido un guía estupendo. Recomiendo totalmente a esta empresa

Patri C

2024-02-04

Increíble experiencia para todos los sentidos Después de encontrar la agencia private tours marrakech en Internet y leer los comentarios he reservado con ellos un viaje al desierto de 4 días donde hemos visitado lugares increíbles como las Kasbahs que se ven en las películas y los valles. Lo más espectacular ha sido estar una noche en el desierto. 100 % recomendable. Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable! Gracias private tours marrakech y sobre todo, gracias a Mohamed, ha sido fundamental contar con él! Súper atento, amable y divertido! Volveremos a repetir con ellos! Una experiencia para todos los sentidos!

Angela M

2024-01-10

Top Abbiamo fatto un viaggio in Marocco per Capodanno, abbiamo definito il tutto prima della partenza assieme a Mohamed che è stato sempre molto cortese nell' assecondare le nostre richieste anche durante il soggiorno. Il nostro autista Karim è stato il valore aggiunto , sempre disponibile e mai invadente ed ha contribuito a farci immergere nella cultura marocchina. Bellissimi e curatissimi i Riad di Rabat e Marracash, un po' più vecchiotti quelli di Fes e Chefchaouen, in tutti però ho trovato un'eccellente pulizia, anche le colazioni sono state ottime. Insomma Mohamed super consigliato e simpatico!

Mimi C

2024-01-02

Thank you for the special memories Mohammad our guide and driver was amazing. I can’t say or recommend enough how wonderful he helped make this trip. Our children adored him. He even celebrated our daughter’s 5th birthday! We took many great photos and had insightful conversations on the long car rides. Everyone was happy. Morocco was an adventure of a lifetime. Thank you!!!! We will miss Morocco, Mohammad, and his team but wish them well in making more memories for other families like ours.

Pedro GG

2023-12-18

Un viaje inolvidable!!!!! Cuando decidimos hacer un viaje por el desierto de Marruecos, elegimos la agencia Desert Majesty porque nos la habían recomendado previamente, pero el resultado fue muchísimo mejor de lo esperado, gracias a nuestro conductor-guía Mohamed Omari, al que le debemos en gran medida el buen recuerdo que nos ha dejado No sólo fue absolutamente profesional en todo aquello relacionado con el viaje (conducción, puntualidad, etc.), sino que es una persona amigable y cercana, dispuesta a ayudarte en cualquier momento y a darte toda la información que le solicites sobre costumbres, cultura, paisaje, historia..., lo que hizo que nuestra experiencia fuera magnífica y disfrutáramos al 100% del tour. Tenemos claro que si en algún momento volvemos a hacer otro tour en Marruecos, repetiremos con el mismo guía y agencia. Gracias Mohamed

Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 78 reviews