Marrakech Trip Overview
Morocco is not just winding souks and desert dunes: it is also 1,200 miles of coastline running along the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Along the coast, charming harbors, busy fishing ports and picturesque beach towns abound – they are just as diverse as Morocco’s interior. Many Moroccan coastal towns are waiting to be explored. Essaouira and Oualidia are the most popular domestic tourist destinations in Morocco.
Explore Essaouira and Oualidia on a private tour and spend unforgettable moments.
Our private tour from Marrakech by a comfortable 4WD or minivan with excellent speaking English and French driver/guide.
• Explore the top sights in Oualidia and Essaouira.
• Different beaches.
• Atlas Mountains.
• Berber villages. Visit of a cooperative of women making Argan oil.
• See and have a chance to touch goats climbing the Argan trees and take pictures with them.
• Free visit to the top sights in the two cities.
• Visit the famous beaches.
• Taste fresh seafood.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Morocco is not just winding souks and desert dunes: it is also 1,200 miles of coastline running along the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Along the coast, charming harbors, busy fishing ports and picturesque beach towns abound – they are just as diverse as Morocco’s interior. Many Moroccan coastal towns are waiting to be explored. Essaouira and Oualidia are the most popular domestic tourist destinations in Morocco.
Explore Essaouira and Oualidia on a private tour and spend unforgettable moments.
Our private tour from Marrakech by a comfortable 4WD or minivan with excellent speaking English and French driver/guide.
• Explore the top sights in Oualidia and Essaouira.
• Different beaches.
• Atlas Mountains.
• Berber villages. Visit of a cooperative of women making Argan oil.
• See and have a chance to touch goats climbing the Argan trees and take pictures with them.
• Free visit to the top sights in the two cities.
• Visit the famous beaches.
• Taste fresh seafood.
Itinerary
Day 1: First day: Marrakech _ Essaouira (180 km/ 2h.45min drive).
Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
The program will start with a pick-up from your hotel/Riad in Marrakech around 08:00 am, then we take the road to Essaouira to explore the Portuguese city and remained the history of the 17 the century. Along the way, you will have a stop in the to see Argan forest trees where you enjoy the view of goats climbing Argan trees and you have a chance to hug and take pictures with them. Along the way, again you will have another pause for a free visit of a cooperative where local women produce Argan oil with traditional equipment. Once we arrive in Essaouira you will have a chance to explore this beautiful city, for example, see the port in the western side of the town where the fishermen sell and cook the fresh fish and serve in a small scale local restaurant. Then you will have a free visit afternoon to see the Musee of Sidi Ben Abdellah in the medina, The Mellah Jewish Quarter and walk around in the medina and in the beach that always gives romantic view under the stars before you go to the hotel where you will spend the night.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: optional
Accommodation included: Optional: we suggest you a night in hotel or in a traditional Riad in half-board or even in an appartement
Day 2: Second day: Essaouira – Oualidia (180 Km/2h.45min drive).
Stop At: Oualidia, Oualidia, Casablanca-Settat
At the time of your choice, we continue down the picturesque coastal road and you will come El _Oualidia, a serene fishing village, spread along the southern shores of a natural seawater lagoon, flanked by a Kasbah built-in 1634 by Sultana El_Oualidia. Enjoy lunch while watching the constantly changing coastal views. Beaches offer fine sand, safe surfing, and windsurfing or take a ride in a small fishing boat to the south are small sandy coves and rocky cliffs to explore.
Relax and serene like swimming and bird watching available, this is the perfect location for those looking to experience an enjoyable vacation and the more quiet side of Moroccan culture. Spend a night in a hotel beside the beach.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: optional
• Dinner: optional
Accommodation included: Optional: we suggest you a night in hotel or in a traditional Riad in half-board or even in an appartement
Day 3: Third day:Oualidia – Marrakech (210 Km/3h drive).
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After a relax, admire the views, pick on the pounds, Explore the lovely corniche stretching over 12 km and enjoyed a nice setting and breath-taking views of the beach. Tried tasting oysters and other seafood; that make the famous of Oualidia; under an umbrella at the edge of the beach. Now it is time to leave to Marrakech. We will drive through the coastal road of Safi where you will cross a landscape with striking contrasts! From market gardens to salt marshes, between desert and ocean. We will arrive at Marrakech at 5 PM, where your tour ends. A final drop-off at your accommodation is included.
This tour can be modified/customized depending on your requirements; budget and we are ready to prepare your own Morocco tour.
Duration: 16 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
