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Essaouira: The City That's Always With You Tour

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Activity provider:Snurk Travel
Essaouira: The City That's Always With You Tour
4.9
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Explore Essaouira on a guided walking tour, uncovering its history of pirates and smugglers, vibrant arts and music, rich culture, and the pulse of its economy and social life.

About this activity

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Arabic, German, English, French, Spanish
Pickup included
Choose your pick up point around Essaouira Medina, that could be your hotel or historical landmark. Transfers are also possible from other cities (paid extra).
Private or small groups available

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Medina of Essaouira

  • Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

  • Port of Essaouria

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

  • Fishing village

    Food tasting, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

  • Medina, Essaouira

    Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

  • Gallery Kasbah

    Visit, Guided tour (40 minutes)

  • View point

    Wine, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Medina of Essaouira

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the city of Essaouira and its history with a local private guide
  • Learn to read the language of jewelry, symbols in carpets and tattoos
  • Sample fresh oysters, sea urchins, crabs, and octopus in the city harbor
  • Enjoy a wine tasting on a terrace with a magnificent view
  • Discuss the stories of piracy and epic journeys

Full description

Essaouira is a city of pirates and adventurers, where each corner hides a story of betrayal and bravery, love and rivalry, incredible adventures and triumphs. This town, loved by musicians and artists from across the globe, has squares and streets alive with music, acrobats flipping in the air as you read, and Africans dancing to concerts by the roaring ocean at night.

Essaouira’s fishing port bustles with life and offers an impressive market of ocean treasures—it’s vibrant, authentic, and even a bit rough around the edges.

A favorite for filmmakers, movies like Game of Thrones, Othello, Phaedra, and Kingdom of Heaven were filmed here. It’s also an endless coastline of empty beaches, perfect for an early morning horse ride toward dunes and waterfalls. But what truly makes Essaouira unforgettable is the ocean, the sun, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and the warm smiles of everyone you meet. Essaouira’s charm will stay with you forever!

We’ll meet you in Essaouira (with transfer options from any city) and climb the fortress walls for an unforgettable view, stroll through the "Royal" and Jewish Quarters, visit a synagogue, and wander through sunless alleys. We’ll learn to read the language of jewelry, symbols in carpets and tattoos, and explore African rituals.

In the harbor, we’ll sample fresh oysters, sea urchins, crabs, and octopus, and wander into art galleries and antique shops filled with treasures. Together, we’ll learn to play musical instruments, call for rain or eternal luck, create our own mosaic and argan oil, and discover the secrets of bargaining so that both you and the seller leave smiling.

Our journey will cover everything—history, culture, daily life, the economy, and social shifts. We’ll explore endangered cultures and how polytheistic traditions and Islam coexist. We’ll discuss the stories of piracy and epic journeys. Did you know that a passion for fashion could cost you your life? Ever wonder how to trade a piece of fabric for a palace in Rome or arrange a meeting in the desert?

All this and more will unfold in our tour of Essaouira, ending with a glass of delightful Moroccan wine on a terrace with a magnificent view.

Includes

  • Local passionate guide
  • Visit to the fortress walls
  • Walk through the Royal and Jewish Quarters
  • Visit to one of the synagogues
  • Harbour visit with seafood tasting (tasting paid extra)
  • Art gallery visits
  • Antique shop exploration
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun protection is advised
  • Carry water to stay hydrated
  • Respect local customs and traditions

From $138 per person

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Product ID: 864443

Activity provider:Snurk Travel
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