Marrakech to Essaouira

Spend a day in the seaside community of Essaouira on a full-day trip from Marrakech, and discover an atmospheric medina, colorful bazaars, and a center that bustles with open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Pre-booking a ride to Essaouira is a hassle-free way of making the trip, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan, plus a short guided tour of the area before exploring independently. This trip includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located hotels in Marrakech.

the Essaouira tour starts at 8:30 am from the hotel for an unforgettable day in this beautiful city. About 160 kilometers from a magnificent two and a half hour drive through argans and natural landscapes, stop to take pictures for goats go up in the argan tree, then visit a women's cooperative producing olive oil. argan. in essaouira your visit will go by yourself to make the most of it ... You can have lunch at your leisure in one of the local restaurants serving delicious fish and seafood. You will be in Marrakech around 18:30.

Explore the best of Moroccan surfing in the serene coastal city of Essaouira on this guided, full-day tour from Marrakech. Located on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast, this walled port city — a late-18th-century fortified town — includes a fishing harbor (with an abundance of seagulls always soaring overhead) and a medina full of local artists selling their wares. Find the best surf spots based on ability and enjoy a 2-hour lesson. Following lunch (not included), explore the city on foot. Surfing equipment and a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit the seaside city of Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic coast on this day trip from Marrakech. Essaouira has plenty to explore, from the medina and souks to the port and beach, and you'll have ample free time to enjoy the area. This full-day excursion provides an easy way to see more of Morocco for those with limited time by providing round-trip transport that lets you skip the stress of car hire

Essaouira is one of the quiet smallest lovely town in Morocco as it has a unique weather and lovely beach and an interesting old history. It is the coastal wind  the beautifully named alizee, or taros in Berber – that has allowed Essaouira to retain its traditional culture and character.

Take a day trip out to the seaside city of Essaouira with this tour from Marrakech, which includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll have plenty of time to explore Essaouira independently and grab lunch. You'll also stop along the way to visit an argan oil factory and have the chance to purchase products.

The Medina of Essaouira is one of the best maintained medinas in Morocco. Its numerous craft shops and art galleries attract visitors from all over the world. If you visit in late June, you’ll be joining a big crowd who travel to Essaouira every year to attend the world-renowned Gnaoua Music Festival. There are several “must-sees” in Essaouira – the Skala by the Port,  the wood souk below the ramparts, where local artisans produce amazing sculptures, boxes, chess boards etc with beautiful Thuya wood local to Essaouria, the ramparts with the cannons still in place from the Portuguese era, the labyrinth of streets with the wonderful blue front doors. - Round trip from Marrakech to Essaouira in 1 day; - Orientation tour with a local guide; - Free time in the ancient city and relax at the beach;

Spend a day discovering the highlights of Essaouira without the constraints of a set itinerary. After a morning pickup, you’ll travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, with interesting stop-offs on the way that you might not discover alone. Once in Essaouira, you’ll have free time to get lunch and explore local sights, before a convenient return trip.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 and swept by the trade winds, about 175 km west of Marrakech, lies the small fortified white and blue port city of Essaouira, "the ex-Mogador", with its Vauban ramparts and its medina “Mecca of Hippies during the 1970s”... Famous for its historic past as a former trading post and, a real source of inspiration, it attracts artists from around the world, lovers of authenticity, culture and refinement, including painters, writers, filmmakers (Orson Welles for "Othello" ) ... and many musicians, especially during its exciting Gnaoua music festival in June ... Essaouira also stands out for the marquetry of thuja, precious woods whose subtle scent hangs in the alleys of the medina and the mellah, the Jewish quarter, with its vaulted shops where harmony and lightness reign ... for the pleasure of bargain hunting, the 5 senses on the alert ...

With our Excursion Essaouira you will discover Mogador, which is a tourist town, which opens its doors on the Atlantic coast and which is inscribed on the list of the world inheritance of UNESCO.

Visit the historic port city of Essaouira on a full-day trip from Marrakech, and spend the day exploring traditional agriculture, architecture, and Morocco’s laid-back, seaside culture. See how argan oil is extracted, and visit Essaouira’s Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This full-day Essaouira tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Marrakech, a guided walking tour of Essaouira, and free time to explore on your own.

This coastal city situated in the Atlantic ocean is inhabited since prehistoric times and was known as one of the most important trading harbors of north africa. The tour starts by picking you up from your accomodation, then make few stops on the road Once at Essaouira, the driver will drop you off and then during your day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech, you can visit by yourself a few places as mentionned on the activity details. You can have your lunch in Local restaurants which is between 8 to 10€ depending on your budget. Later, you'll meet our driver on the pick up point that you agreed for the pick up to get back to Marrakech at the early evening.

During this amazing full-day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech, you will discover one the the hidden gems of the Atlantic coast. Essaouira, or Mogogdor is famous for its Medina fortification and fishing port. The artsy and hippy atmosphere of Essaouira, the cool weather all year long and the easy 2 and a half hour drive from Marrakech to Essaouira, make this trip very special. Essaouira day tour departs every day from Marrakech at 8 am.

Enjoy an independent day in Essaouira with an excursion that takes care of round-trip transport from Marrakech, but leaves you free to explore the UNESCO-listed medina, markets, fishing port, and beach on your own. Without the fixed itinerary of a group tour, you can focus on the things that interest you most, whether you’re sampling local seafood, browsing for souvenirs, or just relaxing in one of Essaouira’s atmospheric, seaside cafes.

Travel from the desert to the sea on a guided, full-day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira, and explore an ancient city in a stunning landscape. Visit the artisans that harvest argan oil and Moroccan rugs, and discover Essaouira’s most vivid sights. Walk along the bristling cannons of the harbor-side skala and discover the town’s souks, where vendors display aromatic spices, brilliant cloth and gleaming silver. Step beneath the stone arch of the old gates, and study traditional weapons and elaborate costumes at the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdalla Museum.

Enjoy a day trip to Essaouira, on the coast of Morocco. See the Medina, the beach , try a good fish and visit an association of Berber women producing argan oil.

Explore the serene coastal city of Essaouira on this private, full-day tour from Marrakech. Located on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast, this walled port city — a late-18th-century fortified town — includes a fishing harbor (with an abundance of seagulls always soaring overhead) and a medina full of local artists selling their wares. Lunch is not included but there are a number of fine restaurants to pick from with fresh local fish and seafood for lunch. Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off included. 

Discover one of Morocco’s most enchanting cities, and enjoy a seamless way to explore, on this full-day tour of Essaouira from Marrakech. In the morning, depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle; it’s roughly a 2.5-hour journey to the coastal city. Upon arrival, explore Essaouira’s vibrant medina, shop for souvenirs, and venture to Game of Thrones filming locations. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to stroll the spectacular beach and further immerse yourself in Essaouira’s ambiance. Finally, return to Marrakech.

Day trip to Essaouira, the former Mogador built on a rocky peninsula, with its ramparts in vigil on the ocean, its medina in white and blue tones, its busy port and its long sandy beaches. The history of Essaouira dates back to the 8th century BC. The Phoenicians stopped there on the road of the equator. The real founder of the city was the Alaouite sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, who entrusted the construction to Theodore Cornut, architect and student of Vauban Essaouira is now a nice little fishing port very lively at the arrival of the boats where sardines and crustaceans are sold at the auction. On the docks, fishermen repair the red nets. Enjoy the sardine grilled outdoors in the harbor's small restaurants, then discover the Sqala du Port, a crenellated bastion built to protect the harbor and the city. It consists of two fortified wings behind the Navy gate. Leaving the port Sqala, enter Moulay Hassan square.

Relish the coastal charm of Essaouira, one of the most enchanting cities on the Atlantic Coast, on a private full-day tour from Marrakech with a professional guide. Travel past fertile farmland, bounteous valleys and UNESCO-listed Argan trees before arriving at Essaouira and embarking on a guided walking tour of the bustling Medina. Learn about the rich cultural mixture that has influenced the city’s architecture, and admire throngs of quaint whitewashed houses and enticing seafood restaurants. Enjoy some relaxed free time on Essaouira’s blissful beach before returning to Marrakech in the evening.

Book EXCLUSIVELY for you and your family or group Take this day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech to discover one of the hidden gems of the Atlantic coast. This is the only Arab town who has had a majority of a Jewish population. Essaouira, or Mogagdor is famous for its Medina fortification and fishing port. Also well known in the first place for both the Argan oil and handmade wooden crafts. The artsy and hippy atmosphere of Essaouira, the cool weather all year long and the easy 3 hours drive from Marrakech make Essaouira a very popular day trip from Marrakech, and this is a day trip which takes place every day from Marrakech. ''For more private tours please do refer to our TripAdvisor page Comfort Travel Morocco Private Tours (if you're not already there)'' Your Privacy and Comfort are our top priority.

Take a break from landlocked Marrakech and hit the coastline on this private day trip to Essaouira. Exploring with a guide means you get to hear a local perspective on the city’s history and top landmarks, from a seaside fortress to one of Morocco’s most popular artisan markets. This private tour includes convenient hotel pickup in Marrakech and ensures your guide’s full attention.

With its fortified Medina, picturesque port, and cool Atlantic breeze, the seaside town of Essaouira is a popular day-trip destination for travelers based in Marrakech. With this convenient tour, save yourself the hassle of haggling with taxi drivers and prebook your transport in advance. Upon arrival in Essaouira, explore the city independently for the day before boarding the bus for the return leg.

Depart from your Riad in Marrakech towards Essaouira, this city lies on the Atlantic Ocean. Essaouira has a constant temperature of 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The famous freshly grilled fish is served in the harbor and also in the medina where Thuja woodworkers and silver workers work under the old Portuguese city walls that protect the city from the sea. A private city guide will guide you around this charming walkable medina. This city is recommended year round, especially in the summer when it’s very hot in Marrakech. We return back to Marrakech later in the evening. • Enjoy an orientation walk of Essaouira old town. • Enjoy a long walk around the beach of Essaouira • Visit the port, the old medina and the market • The funny things you can see are goats that climb Argan trees. • Visit cooperative of Berber women producing Argan oil.