Marrakech Trip Overview
Essaouira, or Mogador is an old fort and fishing port located within 2 hours drive from Marrakech, and considered one of the most popular excursions out of the busy and bustling Marrakech. Essaouira has A broad sandy beach extends from the harbor to the south also we give to visitors the real image of the traditional Morocco, by traditional market and a lifestyle which is not found anywhere else.
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* Duration: 7 to 8 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, or Mogador is an old fort and fishing port located within 2 hours drive from Marrakech, and considered one of the most popular excursions out of the busy and bustling Marrakech. Essaouira has A broad sandy beach extends from the harbor to the south also we give to visitors the real image of the traditional Morocco, by traditional market and a lifestyle which is not found anywhere else.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
Your day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech will begin with a drive along the Berber villages .On your way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you might spot some goats climbing the trees. To watch how the Argan oil (also called the Moroccan oil) is extracted, you can visit a local ladies’ cooperative . Upon arrival, you will visit the fishing port of Essaouira and watch the local fishermen returning back inland with their catch visit Skala Kasbah, which was a citadel in the times of war.Visit some of the beautiful Essaouira art galleries scattered in the Medina. Stroll in the Medina of Essaouira, which can be explored easily as the streets are aligned opposite to every other Medina streets in Morocco, which look like amaze.Have a seafood lunch in the harbor .Walk down the beach and watch local boys . You definitely do not need a guide for the tour of the city. If you insist on one, your driver will help you hire a local guide for the tour of the city. Late in the afternoon, drive back to Marrakech, and your full day tour to Essaouira will end with a drop off at your hotel or the nearest car accessible point to your riad
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Medina of Essaouira, Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Your day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech will begin with a drive along the Berber villages .On your way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you might spot some goats climbing the trees. To watch how the Argan oil (also called the Moroccan oil) is extracted, you can visit a local ladies’ cooperative . Upon arrival, you will visit the fishing port of Essaouira and watch the local fishermen returning back inland with their catch visit Skala Kasbah, which was a citadel in the times of war.Visit some of the beautiful Essaouira art galleries scattered in the Medina. Stroll in the Medina of Essaouira, which can be explored easily as the streets are aligned opposite to every other Medina streets in Morocco, which look like amaze.Have a seafood lunch in the harbor .Walk down the beach and watch local boys . You definitely do not need a guide for the tour of the city. If you insist on one, your driver will help you hire a local guide for the tour of the city. Late in the afternoon, drive back to Marrakech, and your full day tour to Essaouira will end with a drop off at your hotel or the nearest car accessible point to your riad
Duration: 1 hour
