Visit the beach and famous port of Essaouira on a day trip from Marrakesh. Visit the port and a women's cooperative which manufactures high-quality Argan oil.

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Duration 9 - 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Driver: English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Pickup included: Be picked up at your accommodation in central Marrakech. If your location is not accessible by car, a meeting point will be arranged.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlights

Discover Argan manufacturing and all its possible uses in cooking and cosmetics
Visit the traditional port of Essaouira
Visit the old medina, full of craftsmen, weavers, jewelers, and more
Relax on a beautiful beach

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Explore the charming coastal city of Essaouira on a day trip from Marrakesh. Enjoy some free time to explore, where you can see the bustling port of Essaouira, stroll through the lively medina of the city, and wander through the vibrant markets. Start your morning with pickup from your accommodation in Marrakesh. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned car to Essaouira. Arrive in Essaouira and make your way through the straight streets. Enjoy free time to visit the historic ports and bustling seafood markets. Feel free to ask your driver for suggestions on the perfect place for lunch. Visit a co-operative of Berber women who produce Argan oil, and learn about this popular local product. See the old bronze cannons facing the Atlantic Ocean and wander through the colorful markets and cedar woodworking shops. After your day in Essaouira, enjoy a seamless transfer back to Marrakesh in the evening.

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Pickup and drop-off
Driver
Wifi onboard

Food and drinks
Guide

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What to bring

Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera
Sunscreen

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4.5 /5

based on 2151 reviews

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Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Service
4.4/5
Organization
4.4/5

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Leila – FranceNovember 24, 2023 – Verified booking

Very nice experience, the city is magnificent. Beyond that, I would like to thank our guide Abdelhadi who was able to give us very good explanations throughout the excursion and who took great care. Thanks also to the driver. Respect to all the women who welcomed us so well at the argan oil cooperative. Really to do.

Natalia – SpainNovember 23, 2023 – Verified booking

We had a great experiencie! Our driver Abdessamad and our guide Abdelhadi are really nice! Abdelhadi taught us a lot of things not only about Essaouira but also about Morocco, its history, culture and people. It was very interesting and we highly recommend this excursion !

Vittorio – ItalyNovember 23, 2023 – Verified booking

Excellent minivan service (12 people) to reach the beautiful city on the ocean. On the way out, stop at a good service area and an argan manufacturing cooperative. The pick-up point is communicated after booking, based on where you are staying (in our case it was 4 minutes from the riad, since the minivan could not enter the kasbah). On the way back they leave you at the same point as in the morning. Mohamed excellent guide during the trip, and we appreciated that the 4 hours in Essaouira are free, without boring group activities or guided tours. Recommended!

From Marrakesh: Essaouira Full-Day Trip

From Marrakesh: Essaouira Full-Day Trip

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