Marrakech Trip Overview
See the sights on a full-day excursion to Essaouira, an old Portuguese town, also known as Mogador. With a guide, you’ll explore the narrow streets of the whitewashed medina, visit the jewellery souks, discover Argan oil and admire the expansive beaches of Essaouira .
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* Duration: 11 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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See the sights on a full-day excursion to Essaouira, an old Portuguese town, also known as Mogador. With a guide, you’ll explore the narrow streets of the whitewashed medina, visit the jewellery souks, discover Argan oil and admire the expansive beaches of Essaouira .
Itinerary
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Stop At: Medina of Essaouira, Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Formerly known under the name of Mogador (name coming from the Phoenician word Migdol “small fortress”), is therefore an exceptional example of a fortified town from the mid-18th century, surrounded by a Vauban-style wall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sqala du Port d’ Essaouira, Essaouira Port Near Bab El Marsa, Essaouira 42000 Morocco
La Sqala du Port is an artillery platform dating from the 18th century. It is one of the main fortifications of the city and it is located in the port .
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
The port of Essaouira is an important traditional and historic 18th century fishing port on the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plage d’Essaouira, Essaouira, Morocco
Lined with bars, restaurants and surf shops, Essaouira beach is renowned as an excellent kitesurfing and funboarding spot and attracts water sports enthusiasts.
Duration: 15 minutes
