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Day trip to Essaouira, the train Mogador built on a rocky peninsula, with its ramparts in the ocean, its medina in white and blue tones, its busy port and its long sandy beaches.
The history of Essaouira dates back to the 8th century BC. The Phoenicians stopped there on the road of the equator. The real founder of the city was the Alaouite Sultan Mohamed Abdallah Sidi Mohamed, who was born to the construction of Theodore Cornut, architect and student of Vauban Essaouira is now a nice little fishing port at the arrival of the sardines and crustaceans are sold at the auction. On the docks, the fishermen repair the red nets.
Enjoy the sardine grilled in the harbor’s small restaurants, then discover the Port’s Sqala, a crenellated bastion built to protect the harbor and the city. It consists of two fortified wings behind the Navy gate. Leaving the port Sqala, enter Moulay Hassan square.
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* Duration: 10 to 12 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Day trip to Essaouira, the train Mogador built on a rocky peninsula, with its ramparts in the ocean, its medina in white and blue tones, its busy port and its long sandy beaches.
The history of Essaouira dates back to the 8th century BC. The Phoenicians stopped there on the road of the equator. The real founder of the city was the Alaouite Sultan Mohamed Abdallah Sidi Mohamed, who was born to the construction of Theodore Cornut, architect and student of Vauban Essaouira is now a nice little fishing port at the arrival of the sardines and crustaceans are sold at the auction. On the docks, the fishermen repair the red nets.
Enjoy the sardine grilled in the harbor’s small restaurants, then discover the Port’s Sqala, a crenellated bastion built to protect the harbor and the city. It consists of two fortified wings behind the Navy gate. Leaving the port Sqala, enter Moulay Hassan square.
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Stop At: Medina of Essaouira, Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
One of the most requested day trips from Marrakech, this day trip to Mogador will allow you to explore the city of Essaouira, enjoy a full day trip to the port, the sekkala, old medina, the Jewish town and enjoy a fish lunch at the port. Visit of a women cooperative of argan oil. Experience the steps of making argan.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit the fishing town of Essaouira and explore the old harbor
Take incredible pictures of the monumental “Marin gate”
Stroll through the old medina Mogador
Explore the old Jewish Quarter
Visit the Sqala of the Kasbah at your own pace
Visit of Argan cooperative running by local women
Enjoy the argan forest in Morocco
Duration: 4 hours
