Shared Group day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

Summary

Essaouira is 175km from Marrakech around 2h45 drive departure at 8:00 and return at 19:00 we visit the corporative of the Argan oil and w’ll have around 5 hours free to enjoy the beach and the city which is really worth visiting. you will start travelling to the coastal city of Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half hour drive to start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This "City of the Wind" attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilisations - including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture - however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s "Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women's co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In the afternoon you will travel back to Marrakech

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

you will start traveling to the coastal city of Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half-hour drive to start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This "City of the Wind" attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilizations - including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture - however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s "Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women's co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In the afternoon you will travel back to Marrakech

What’s included?

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Pick up and drop off to and from meeting point

  • Professional driver

  • Lunche and drinks

  • Entrance fees (optional)

  • Local guide fees (optional)

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:

Red City Tours Marrakech

About operator:

Red city tours is a tourist transport company and DMC based in Marrakech morocco, the company is a leader in yhe field of private and group tours in morocco, airport transfers and many other activities and day tours around morocco.
With experienced staff and a more than 50 vehicles, different brands and sizes Red city tours remain one of the strongest transport companies in the whole morocco.

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