2 Days Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira
Essaouira Trip from Marrakech overview:
Your trip to Essaouira from Marrakech will begin with a drive along the Haouz palnes to Chichaoua village where you will stop for a cup of coffee before you continue to Sidi Mokhtar.
On your way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you might spot some goats climbing the trees.
To watch how the Argan oil (also called liquid gold, or Moroccan oil) is extracted, you can visit a local ladies’ cooperative and learn how some fine cosmetic products are locally made out of the rich Argan oil.
From here, we will carry on to Essaouira.
Your guide, fully qualified and accredited, will allow you to experience Essaouira in the best possible way.
Our private day tours and activities will allow you to enjoy the beauty of Morocco – and have a really lovely day!
Our Cars and Vans are ready to give you a call.
This is the opportunity to have a fun-filled and relaxing day tour in Essaouira.
Highlights:
- Enjoy the calm and the spirit of arts in the city of Essaouira.
- Spending a night in a traditional Riad.
- Discover the wonderful Argan oil in a woman’s cooperative.
- Cross the beach and the famous port of Essaouira.
- Explore the ramparts of the Scala, the municipal market, the neighborhood jewelers, and the artisan complex.
- Visit the fishing port of Essaouira and watch the local fishermen returning inland with their catch
- Stroll in the Medina of Essaouira, which can be explored easily as the streets are aligned opposite to every other Medina street in Morocco, which looks like a maze.
- Shop at leisure for some local souvenirs
- Have a seafood lunch in the harbor stalls or at a local café terrace
Itinerary: 2 Days Trip from Marrakech
Day 1 Departure from Marrakesh to Essaouira
Departure from your Hotel or Riad towards the Atlantic coast to the well-known Mogador Essaouira through Chichaoua, the only region in the world where the Argan tree and goats bottom of magnificent acrobatics show and located at 170 km from Marrakesh. Visit the Argan Oil cooperative. Lunch in the port of Essaouira, and free time to discover the Medina and its monuments including the former Mellah (Jewish Quarter), the Scala and the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum and finally we recommend that you watch the beautiful sunset sun and a glass of tea on one of the main square with cafes. Essaouira is famous for wood crafts and enjoy the Souks of the Essaouira Medina deemed the cheapest Morocco. Dinner and overnight at typical Riad in the Medina comfortable with double room including shower.
Day 2 Visit the surroundings of Essaouira, wild beaches, and back to Marrakesh
After breakfast, we head to the beach of Sidi Kaouki, among the most famous beaches for water sports and relaxation. A stroll on foot or by camel along the beach as a caravan. Lunch at a local restaurant followed by a visit to the Cedar Wood cooperative and Thuya and back to Marrakesh at 19:00 am.
what's included
- Arrival from your hotel or Riad in a private vehicle, speaking driver’s English
- Air-conditioning Transportation
- One-night accommodation in a double room at the Riad in the heart of the Medina
- Breakfast and dinner, fish specialty of the city
what's excluded
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Optional activities “Quads, Water Sports Stage”