Essaouira, formerly Mogador in Amazigh, called by the Portuguese Mogador. It lies on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, 174 km west of Marrakech. Founded in 1760 by Sultan Mohammed Ben Abdellah.
Departing from your home at 08:00 while the road you will see huge argan tree plantations. The argan tree, which is only cultivated in Morocco, is the most important endemic flora in the Essaouira region. It occupies a very important place in the region as it plays both an ecological and a socio-economic role.
