Marrakech Trip Overview
Essaouira is a charming old coastal city. To reach it, we cross the beautiful scenery of the R207 road to the coast. On the way, we will stop to see the argan trees where the goats climb on the low branches and feed, it is a fascinating spectacle and an absolute must when it comes to be photographed. Along the way, we will stop at a women’s cooperative where they produce argan oil. Our trip to Essaouira arrives in the resort and the port city where you will see the vast expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean. Old brass cannons line and the ramparts protect the waterfront against ancient invasions. There are several modern restaurants in the port city and this updated culture combines very well with the history of the city. You’ll feel like you’re drifting in a time machine as you move from a modern cafe to a dilapidated house in the medina a few feet away. Essaouira is a popular stopover point for most tourists visiting Morocco and you will see just why when you visit it.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 to 9 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Essaouira is a charming old coastal city. To reach it, we cross the beautiful scenery of the R207 road to the coast. On the way, we will stop to see the argan trees where the goats climb on the low branches and feed, it is a fascinating spectacle and an absolute must when it comes to be photographed. Along the way, we will stop at a women’s cooperative where they produce argan oil. Our trip to Essaouira arrives in the resort and the port city where you will see the vast expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean. Old brass cannons line and the ramparts protect the waterfront against ancient invasions. There are several modern restaurants in the port city and this updated culture combines very well with the history of the city. You’ll feel like you’re drifting in a time machine as you move from a modern cafe to a dilapidated house in the medina a few feet away. Essaouira is a popular stopover point for most tourists visiting Morocco and you will see just why when you visit it.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Medina of Essaouira, Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Enjoy walking though the narrow hidden streets of the old medina of Essaouira with impressive colorful tiles and handcrafted doors. And visit the jewish square or ” mellah” full of symbols, history and beautiful architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Essaouira Fish Market, Essaouira Morocco
Visit the Fish Market of Essaouira and discover the ways of selling the locals are using to sell a diversity of fishes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Visit the Sea port of essaouira and have typical delicious lunch in one of the restaurants near by.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
See the old ramparts of the old medina and take a wonderful look from them over the sea and Iles Purpuraires, with Mogador island in the background
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salut Maroc, 32 Rue Ibn Rochd, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
Take the chance to visit a wonderful Riad ” Salut Maroc”, it is a beautifully modern restored Riad – breathtaking interior design made out of traditional Moroccan mosaic. Then go to the top floor of the Riad for an amazing view over the sea and the port.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Essaouira Beach, Essaouira Morocco
Enjoy a break in the sea shore of Essaouira. And visit the the famous Moulay Hassan Saquare.
Duration: 30 minutes
