Why choose this Marrakech tour ?
Your private day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech will begin with a drive along the Haouz planes to Chichaoua village where you will stop for a cup of coffee before you continue to Sidi Mokhtar. On your way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you will spot some goats climbing the trees. Stop and take some photos before you carry on to Essaouira. To watch how the Argan oil (also called the liquid gold, or Moroccan oil) is extracted. You will visit a local ladies’ cooperative named Cooperative Marjana and learn how some fine cosmetic products are locally made out of rich Argan oil. Exploring Essaouira is easy on your own: Locals are very friendly, the Medina is pretty small, and its streets are in order. You do not need a guide for the tour of the city. First, you can visit the harbor with its fishing port and old Portuguese fortifications. You can still see medieval war cannons aligned to overlook the Atlantic Ocean.
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What makes Full Day Private Tour from Marrakesh to Essaouira with Pickup a unique experience ?
Departure from your hotel or Riad at 08:00, and you will have perfect a stop during your trip to enjoy some beautiful sights.
Visit a locally run women’s argan oil cooperative
Arrive in Essaouira approximately at midday, and enjoy the free walk in a small seaside town with the most fascinating scenery of the coast’s ATLANTIC walls that divide the old city into several districts. In those places, a famous series has been filmed like The Game of Thrones and more. The driver will suggest some restaurants for you if you want to enjoy your lunch at your leisure at one of the local restaurants serving delicious made from seafood…
Essaouira surprises you with its straight streets, designed by the French. After visiting the port with its bronze cannons, take a stroll through the medina and souks to explore the woodworking shops dedicated to cedar sculpture. You will have time to enjoy also the charming sights of Essaouira, including its ocher-colored walls, and the beautiful Moulay El Hassan square, which also gives you the time to relax beside the beauty of the calm beach.
Meet your personal driver again to pick you up back to Marrakech so the arrival to your accommodation will be around the beginning of the evening.
A quick stop of 20 min to see the goats climbing the trees for food as they eat the argan nuts which is a very good ingredient for them and which makes the goat meat in this region one of the best in Morocco due to what they are fed. People there live on donations, if you want to give them something you’re free, if not you’re not obligated.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Full Day Private Tour from Marrakesh to Essaouira with Pickup
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Pickup included
- Travel friendly.
- Driver speaking your language
- No getting lost—hotel pickup and drop-off included
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- Restauration
- Personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by ToDiscoverMarrakech.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Casablanca.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.