Marrakech Trip Overview
Essaouira is a port city and resort on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Its medina (old town) is protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts called the Skala de la Kasbah, which were designed by European engineers.
Visit the women cooperative on the way down to Essaouira producing and selling the popular Argan oil, an industry that hopes to empower women and local producers in the country.
Enjoy the seaside landscape and fresh fish markets or enter into the old town for a look at fascinating and bustling souks selling a wide range of goods.
Explore the medina and fishing port, the ancient city walls and ramparts and the Mellah – the Jewish quarter.
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 to 10 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Essaouira is a port city and resort on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Its medina (old town) is protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts called the Skala de la Kasbah, which were designed by European engineers.
Visit the women cooperative on the way down to Essaouira producing and selling the popular Argan oil, an industry that hopes to empower women and local producers in the country.
Enjoy the seaside landscape and fresh fish markets or enter into the old town for a look at fascinating and bustling souks selling a wide range of goods.
Explore the medina and fishing port, the ancient city walls and ramparts and the Mellah – the Jewish quarter.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
Remember to bring a towel, sun protection and swimming attire if you wish to go swimming later in the day. Please be in the lobby at 8:00am. The driver should be there ready for you. You are to be taken via a 3-hour drive to the coastal town of Essaouira. En route, however, you are to make two stops. The first stop is at a café. There you can purchase refreshments as well as use the bathroom. The second stop is at a small factory where you can see the production of a local plant oil called argan. It is great for the skin and hair. Going from the café to the small factory, hopefully at some point you will see goats standing on the top of trees. They are often, but not always, there.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
Upon arrival, you’ll get to see the ancient medina full of craftsmen at leisure, walk along the beach, and each fresh fish at the port. Below are the names of the attractions we recommend you to explore:
1. Porte de la Marine (a.k.a. Marine Docks)
2. Sqala de la Ville Bastion (a.k.a. Sqala de la Kasbah)
3. Rue Dar Laalouj: a road dotted with shops
4. Souk Jdid Market
5. Rue Mohammed Zerktouni: the main street featuring a lively market
6. The City Ramparts
7. Essaouira Beach: On the far side of the beach, look out for the ruins of defense walls.
8. Sqala du Port Bastion
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Essaouira Beach, Essaouira Morocco
We recommend you purchase lunch around 1.00pm, in a restaurant of your choice. (please note that lunch is not included on today’s tour). If you wish to go swimming, we recommend you do so at 2:30pm. Afterward, you should be back to the main parking area at 3:30pm. Your minibus heading back to Marrakesh is scheduled to leave at 4:00pm. You should be dropped off at the main square in Marrakesh or at your hotel around 7:00pm.
