Excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira city

1 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira city

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Start a one-day excursion from the city of Marrakech to the coastal beauty of Essaouira. explore the allure of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, filled with historical landmarks, artistic culture, and landscape. This full-day tour provides an all-encompassing into the heart of Morocco’s in Essaouira.

Itinerary: 1 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira city

  • wakeup from Your Hotel (Marrakech) – 7:30 AM
  • Your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech. Our driver will meet you at your designated location.
  • Travel to Essaouira – 8:00 AM
  • We will enjoy the 2.5-hour scenic drive through the Moroccon landscape, with its vistas  the High Atlas Mountains to lush valleys and barren desert plains.
  • Visit the Argan Oil 
  • Along the way, take a short stop at the Argan Oil Cooperative where you can learn about the production process of this precious oil and the unique role of local women 
  • Arrive in Essaouira  – 11:00 AM and start your exploration of this charming coastal city. of different cultures – Berber, Arabian, food.
  • Discover the historic Medina with its maze-like alleyways filled with shops selling local crafts, spices, and jewelry. 
  • Head to a local restaurant to enjoy fresh seafood lunch. Sample traditional of Morocco, like the famous tagine or couscous, paired with mint tea.
  • After lunch, visit the bustling port and the Skala de la Ville, a historic seafront fortress offering panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean and the city.
  • We will Enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace. We will might like to visit the beach, explore the many art galleries Essaouira.
  • We will back to Marrakech at Your Hotel or Raid 

One Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira

 

Located 170 km from Marrakech, this city was inhabited as early as the 7th century B.C. Essaouira, the luminous city behind its ramparts, has become a place to go to at the time of visiting Morocco. Its welcomes the outside world – its traditions, its craft industry, the mildness of its climate, and the natural kindness of its inhabitants are the incontestable assets for welcoming its visitors.

In the depths of this peaceful city, we’ll visit the port, the medina, the Skala, and the Jewish quarter or Mellah. We discover the souks of Essaouira, well-known for its admirable carvings in thuja wood. Our excursion to Essaouira ends by visiting one of the woman’s cooperatives of the Agran oil production, we then head back to Marrakech late in the afternoon.

Excursion duration: 10 hours round trip, 4 hours 30 of its driving.

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Morocco FAQs

The official languages of Morocco are Arabic, Berber, English, and Spanish. You will also speak French often in Morocco.

The best time to visit Morocco is either in the spring or from March to May or in the fall between September to October. Other months can also be pleasant if you prefer it to be hot and sunny or don’t mind the cold.

There is a public transit system in Morocco that uses 4×4, … Small private and group tours will typically use large vans, and Medium to large motor coaches are used for larger travel group holidays.

Morocco is a great vacation for the family and friends with plenty of all ages to enjoy travel of morocco. Take a ride in Marrakech, explore the Ourika Valley, ait ben Haddou,… ride a camel in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga or Zagora, explore the colorful medina in Fez, and best travel from Casablanca, with tangier, as more.

Even if some touristy merchants will accept Euro instead of the local money, it will be difficult for you to use only Euros or Dollars, Restaurants, Taxis and most shops accept only the local currency the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

In a word, delícious. Servings of mixed flora are indefectible new, succulent vegetables presented with light vinaigrette as an afterthought. Harira is the Moroccan word for a thick vegetable haze. An especially heavenly bone contains a chuck dumpling. Principle courses are generally one of the accompanyings barbecued meat on sticks regularly presented with French feasts; couscous, either vegan or meat with vegetables; and Tagine, the Moroccan stew, typically meat, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and flavors. Moroccan culinarians use a mélange of flavors, for illustration, cumin, turmeric, paprika, saffron, and pepper for unobtrusively enhanced food.

In the Sahara, you can discover Berber pizza. This is a twofold caked pie loaded up with meat, hard-bubbled eggs, almonds, and flavors. In some cases rather fiery, Berber pizza is stylish eaten with glass after glass of hot, sweet, mint tea. Each seaport has lately gotten fish arranged by the gillers on or close to the docks. Try not to miss this treat! The new organic product is served for cate; Pomegranates melons, bananas, apples, oranges, and dates all delivered in Morocco and all overflowing with flavor. One progressing advantage of the French occupation is the new loaves accessible nearly each over the place. Ignited goods both French and Moroccan are accessible in the multitudinous confection shops of 4 days stint from Marrakesh to Fes via Merzouga desert.

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Why Trips to Essaouira

Essaouira is a coastal city located in western Morocco. The city has a history dating back to the Phoenician era and has been influenced by various cultures throughout its existence.

Essaouira is known for its beautiful beaches, strong winds, and rich cultural heritage. The old town, known as the Medina of Essaouira, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its unique blend of Moroccan and Portuguese architecture. The Medina is surrounded by ramparts and gates, giving it a fortified appearance.

One of the main attractions in Essaouira is the harbor, which is still a working fishing port. Visitors can watch fishermen unload their catch and haggle with vendors over fresh seafood. Essaouira is also known for its vibrant art scene, with numerous galleries and studios showcasing the work of local artists.

Other popular activity in Essaouira is windsurfing and kiteboarding. The city’s strong winds and wide, sandy beaches make it an ideal destination for these water sports.

the essaouira is a charming and laid-back destination that offers visitors a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.

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The tour schedule is a general guideline. Activities might be rotated or modified due to unforeseen circumstances.

We will enjoy the adventure and the beauty of Essaouira on this day trip from Marrakech. Let us take care of the details, culture, and cuisine of this stunning coastal city.

1 Day from Marrakech to Essaouira