Full-Day Tour to Essaouira - The Ancient Mogador City from Marrakech

Highlights

  • Travel by minibus or 4WD from Marrakech; snacks included

  • Pass by scattered villages and grazing animals en route

  • Personalized attention: small-group tour limited to eight people

Summary

Meet a driver at your Marrakech hotel, then make the drive to Essaouira in a climate-controlled vehicle. Enjoy views of the countryside along the way, as you pass through villages and fields, then stop at a small argan oil cooperative run by local women. Learn how the oil is extracted and used—with the option to purchase oil direct from the producers— before continuing to Essaouira. Learn the basics of Essaouira’s history on a sightseeing walking tour of the city, taking in the distinctive blue-and-white architecture, and unique rhythm of the seaside town. Following the tour, you have the rest of the day to explore on your own: head down to the water to see the fishermen bring in the catch of the day, then sample Moroccan-style seafood in an outdoor café. The UNESCO-listed medina is full of artists and craftsmen’s shops, and walking the city’s stone rampart is like stepping into history—watch for fishing boats on the far horizon. At the end of the afternoon, meet back up with the driver for the return trip to Marrakech, where this tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Share the ride to Essaouira with a small group of travelers from Marrakech. Your morning departure starts with pickup from your accommodation, followed by a scenic journey into the countryside. Then set out for a walking tour of the historical port city of Essaouira, including its UNESCO-listed medina and free time to explore on your own.

What’s included?

  • Hotel / Riad pickup and drop-off

  • Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or 4WD with an English-speaking driver/guide

  • Guided walking tour of Essaouira city

  • Drinks (Bottled mineral water+Fresh mint tea)

  • Free time after the guided tour

  • All entrance fees, local taxes and fuel are included

  • Fuel included

  • Entry/Admission - Afous Argan

  • Entry/Admission - Medina of Essaouira

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Morocco Inspiring Tours

About operator:

Morocco Inspiring Tours provides Day Trips, Excursions and Multi-Day Desert Tours. Private and Small Group Tours from Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys, Sunset Camel Ride, The Ancient Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet Kasbah, Essaouira Mogador City, Ouzoud Waterfalls, Ourika Valley, Imlil Valley. As well we operate the Multi-Day Desert Tours from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert, and to Fez City via Merzouga Desert...

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