Agadir Trip Overview
Essaouira has been called “Mogador”, the well drawn. Marquetry of thuja, lemon tree and cedar keep throughout the years their precious wooden scent and bewitching charm. Polished and painted wood, marble sculptures, ceramic marquetries, paintings… Essaouira is home of master craftsmen.
Forever guarded against pirates, the city has always been safe behind its long tall walls and its artillery, the “skala de la Kasbah”. The canons upon the walls form a unique architecture against which the waves crash day after day.
Everywhere you look there are souvenirs, in this city which has kept its secrets and treasures well hidden.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 to 12 minutes
* Starts: Agadir, Morocco
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Agadir, Souss-Massa, Morocco
Essaouira has been called “Mogador”, the well drawn. Marquetry of thuja, lemon tree and cedar keep throughout the years their precious wooden scent and bewitching charm. Polished and painted wood, marble sculptures, ceramic marquetries, paintings… Essaouira is home of master craftsmen.
Forever guarded against pirates, the city has always been safe behind its long tall walls and its artillery, the “skala de la Kasbah”. The canons upon the walls form a unique architecture against which the waves crash day after day.
Everywhere you look there are souvenirs, in this city which has kept its secrets and treasures well hidden.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
On your way, you will cross the forest of argan trees, where you can see goats climbing trees. To see how argan is extracted, you can visit a local women’s cooperative and understand how some natural cosmetics are made locally from the virtuous argan seed.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
After, we will continue to Essaouira. On your arrival, you will explore the beautiful city at your leisure:
Then, go to discover the fishing port of Essaouira. Cross the medina eve with its souks and traditional stalls and discover the art galleries and authentic woodwork workshops. Explore the art of cedarwood inlay and enjoy the beautiful objects presented by craftsmen through the alleys of the medina.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
Visit the ramparts and gates of Essaouira, its Borj and military buildings as well as its two main fortifications: The sqala of the Kasbah and the sqala of the port. For fans of windsurfing or the Surf Kit, the climatic particularity of Essaouira and its geographical position have made it a strong point to practice these two sports, hence its appointment of “City of the wind”.
Duration: 2 hours
