Marrakech Trip Overview
Go for a special day trip departure from Marrakech in the coastal town in the Atlantic and explore the city of Essaouira, discover a charming medina, stroll the colorful souks, the narrow alleys and a center full of open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Visit sekkala, the Old Portuguese fortress; you will have the freedom to explore the city at your own pace, with an extra stop in an argan oil cooperative along the way to discover this magic oil and its benefits. You have a fish lunch and you will enjoy a walking by the sea on the beach of Essaouira.
– Visit the Argan Factory and discover the benefits of the argan oil
– Explore the Medina of Essaouria and its picturesque streets
– Visit the old Portuguese fortress Sekkala
– Visit the port old harbor and discover the history of the city
– Enjoy a fish lunch by the port or in local restaurant
– Enjoy a walking tour by the sea and relax after lunch
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Photography Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Go for a special day trip departure from Marrakech in the coastal town in the Atlantic and explore the city of Essaouira, discover a charming medina, stroll the colorful souks, the narrow alleys and a center full of open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Visit sekkala, the Old Portuguese fortress; you will have the freedom to explore the city at your own pace, with an extra stop in an argan oil cooperative along the way to discover this magic oil and its benefits. You have a fish lunch and you will enjoy a walking by the sea on the beach of Essaouira.
– Visit the Argan Factory and discover the benefits of the argan oil
– Explore the Medina of Essaouria and its picturesque streets
– Visit the old Portuguese fortress Sekkala
– Visit the port old harbor and discover the history of the city
– Enjoy a fish lunch by the port or in local restaurant
– Enjoy a walking tour by the sea and relax after lunch
Itinerary
Book your full day tour from Marrakech to Essaouira to explore this charming small town, Essaouira is the Old Portuguese city of Mogador. The city of Essaouira designed by a French architect Vauban. For a long time the city had a large Jewish population. These influences, and many others, have given a unique and very attractive result. Today, the city is slowly becoming a city of artists.
Along the way, admire the view of the countryside through villages and fields, then stop at a small argan oil cooperative run by local women. Discover how oil is extracted.
The craftsmen of Essaouira are famous for the marquetry on cedar root and offer a wide range of objects from the small memory to the pieces of furniture and true works of art.
Explore the medina of Essaouira, visit the old harbor, which was for a long time a meeting point for the merchant coming from the sub-Saharan and other from the west. Visit the sekkala, old fortified Portuguese fortress, then head to the Medina to stroll its small blue alleys and enjoy a delicious fish lunch. After we head back to Marrakech around 05:00 PM in the evening.
Stop At:
• Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
• Essaouira Beach, Essaouira Morocco
• Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
• Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
• Medina of Essaouira, Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
