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1 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira

4.8(47 reviews)Marrakech, MoroccoOperated by Marrakech Tours Excursions
  • Duration8 hours – 10 hours
  • GroupShared · max 15
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

A unique experience out of the city's traffic jam.

Search calm and see another world.

Admire the waves of the ocean.

Discover the magic city of Essaouira

What to expect

8 hours – 10 hours8 stopsShared tourMax 15 travellers

  1. Essaouira

    Essaouira, Morocco

    15 minutes

    the first stop will be just in a cafe on the way to Essaouira so that travelers can do their business, buy a cup of coffee or have breakfast in case they do not have it in their hotels.

  2. Essaouira

    Essaouira, Morocco

    10 minutes

    goats on argan trees: the argan tree is also nicknamed "the goat tree" because they love its fruits. They climb it with surprising ease, clinging to branches, settling there and tasting its fruits. They actually eat only the pulp and reject the kernel which is then collected by the inhabitants to make oil for their own use.

  3. 15 minutes

    Women's cooperative for the extraction of argan oil: The cooperative exclusively employs women to work the nuts. These cooperatives are quite numerous between Essaouira and Marrakech. This allows paid work to be provided to women and thus gives them some autonomy. About 2,000 women work in these cooperatives.

  4. Essaouira

    Essaouira, Morocco

    Pass by

    By the time travelers reach Essaouira, they will have approximately five hours of free time to explore this magnificent city. we will indicate some places to visit in this city.

  5. Essaouira Fishing Port

    Port d'Essaouira, Avenue Mohamed V, Essaouira, Morocco, Essaouira, 44000, Morocco

    15 minutesAdmission not included

    The port of Essaouira is an important traditional and historic fishing port of the 18th century, in Essaouira, on the Atlantic Ocean, in Morocco. Old picturesque traditional fishing port the most famous of the country, it is one of the 14 main fishing ports in Morocco, and is one of the high places of tourism in Morocco, with its beaches and its Medina of Essaouira fortified neighbor of the edge of the ocean, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.

  6. Essaouira Beach

    Essaouira, 40000, Morocco

    20 minutesAdmission not included

    The town beach is large, covered with fine sand and offers a superb view of the bay. Here you can swim or play sports such as Windsurfing. You can also take a camel ride or take a short sightseeing boat trip around Mogador Island.

  7. Essaouira Ramparts

    Rue Skala, Essaouira, Morocco

    15 minutesAdmission not included

    The ramparts of Essaouira are an important part of the history of Essaouira, a Moroccan maritime city on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. It was in 1506 that the Portuguese built the first city walls, then called Mogador, which was considered to be a strategic place of importance.

  8. Medina of Essaouira

    Av. Mohamed Zerktouni, Essaouira, Morocco

    Pass by

    Essaouira is an exceptional example of a fortified city from the end of the 18th century, built in North Africa according to the principles of European military architecture of the time. Since its foundation, it has remained a leading international trading port connecting Morocco and the Saharan hinterland to Europe and the rest of the world.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations185

The operator lists 185 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Riad Noor Charana31 Derb El Kbir Ben Saleh, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Zouhour33 derb Snane, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • RIad Al Loune77, Derb el Kadi, Azbezt, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Villa Des Orangers - Hotel6 Rue Mimoun, Place Ben Tachfine, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Maison Du TresorN 26 Sabt Ben Daoud, Riad Zitoun El Kadim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Sindi SudRiad Zitoun Lakdim Derb Sidi Bouloukate 109, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Riad Dar Attajmil23, Rue Laksour, Quartier Laksour, Marrakech, 40008, Morocco
  • La Mamounia MarrakechAvenue Bab Jdid, Mamounia SPA Hamam, Marrakech, 40040, Morocco
  • Riad Dar Karma51, Derb El Mennabha, Marrakech, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Lalla Manoush4 Derb Lalla Chacha Douar Graoua Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • House of Fusion MarrakechDerb Jdid 81, Riad Zitoune Lakdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Ifoulki11,Derb Mqqadem route Arset loghzail, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Riad les Oliviers & SPA47, Rue de la Bahia, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad EmmaSghir la Kasbah, 8, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Tropicana Hotel Club PaladienRoute de Casa, Lotissment Semlalia, Marrakech, 40080, Morocco
  • Riad 11 ZitouneRue Riad Zitoune Lakdim, Derb Lakhdar No11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Marhbabikoum43 Derb Lhabib Lmagni, Quartier Riad Zitoun Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
  • Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Gem Riad35 Derb Jdid, Riad zitoun lakdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la Koutoubia26 Rue de la Koutoubia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Kahena Lifestyle Concept34 Derb Sarij, Quartier Riad El Mokha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Azoulay3 Derb Jamaa El Kebir, Hay Essalam, Near Bahia Palace And El Badi Palace, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Maison Arabo AndalouseDerb Touareg No 67, K'Sibt N'Hass Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Makila16 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Azahar11 Derb El Kheir, Marrakech, 40042, Morocco
  • Riad TerremarocRue Fatima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • The Riad Sa'eed116 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Melhoun & SpaN_99 -Sidi Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad MiralRiad Zeitun Jdid Darb Taubib, 24/25, Marrakech Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • La Source du DesertSidi Mimoune Db Sidi Mbark N 144 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Hidden117, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Ibis Hotel EssaouiraRoute de Marrakech, Essaouira, 44000, Morocco
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Ali reception, near Poste Maroc. MARRAKECH

Redemption

Attraction start point

What's included

Included

  • Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch
  • guide

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (6–13), Adult (14–80)

Languages

Guide
English, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Product code
114117P2

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.8/ 547 reviews
  • 540
  • 46
  • 21

Ratings aggregated from Viator (7) and Tripadvisor (40).

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