Spend the day in the laid-back seaside town of Essaouira and discover its historic monuments at leisure. Wander the maze of alleys in the souks, watch the fishermen arrive back on land in their traditional blue boats and more.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish

Highlights

Visit the bohemian fishing town of Essaouira
Take amazing photos of the monumental "Door of the Port"
Stroll through the Medina
Explore the old Jewish district
Visit the Scala Kasbah at your own leisure

Full description

Depart Marrakech in the morning and drive to the coastal resort of Essaouira to explore its rich culture and many art galleries. Admire the well-preserved buildings and get stunning views of the Atlantic coast. Experience the warm hospitality of the locals as soon as you arrive, and get an appreciation for their simple lifestyle. Stroll around the busy harbor and see the fishermen selling fresh fish direct from their traditional blue boats. Go to the fortified harbor Scala to take amazing photos of the monumental Bab al Mersa ("Door of the Port"). Then, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the old seaside Medina. Wander the colorful souks and maze of alleys. Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant, and then go to the old Jewish district to see the synagogues. Marvel at the cannons on the city ramparts before heading back to Marrakech at around 4:30 PM.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual driver
Free time to explore the sites
Insurance
Fuel for the entire journey
Stops to take photos and admire the landscape

Lunch and drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present a negative rapid test taken on the same day of the activity
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. Check for the local operator's name.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera

Know before you go

Bring sunscreen and your camera
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket for the evening

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 192 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.1/5
Transportation
4.2/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.4/5

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Our driver Abdelillah was so lovely! Always smiling and made us feel very welcome. The journey on the way there is broken up nicely with stops at a cafe, viewpoint and Argan oil cooperative. The scenery is beautiful and keeps you entertained for most of the time. We had around 3 hours to explore the medina after eating lunch. Which is so much more relaxed than Marrakech. Would recommend this tour if you want a day trip to the beach. However it was quite a lot cooler than Marrakech....24 degrees and cloudy. So you may want to take a coat and if you’re wanting to swim in the sea it is quite chilly!

May 16, 2019

Amazing service!!

We had amazing time!! Our driver (trip happened on Saturday 9th March) was great, communicative, friendly, drove safely and simply, made us feel welcomed! I almost lost my phone, but he helped to get it back, we also booked taxi to the airport and everything went smoothly. The driver also took us to see the goats on the tree (typical moroccan scenery ), argan oil production “fabric” and showed us great sea food restaurant by the beach. Amazing experience Definitely we recommend and will come again!

March 26, 2019

It's OK :)

The one thing that I noticed is that you are like 6 hours in the car, and like 4 hours in Essaouira...but it's nice you have your one time to spend there, and to see the argan-goats on the way. So conclusion: however it's going to take a lot of hours to go to Essaouira, so for 25€ it's really OK! :)

January 16, 2019

From Marrakech: Essaouira 1 Day group tour

From Marrakech: Essaouira 1 Day group tour

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Amazing service!!

It's OK :)