ESSAOUIRA Day Trip From Marrakech

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Full Day

Availability : Every day

Offered in: English, French, Spanish

Hotel pickup & drop-off Included

Tour Details

Overview

Day Trip To ESSAOUIRA From Marrakech, with its thick fortified ramparts, lime washed houses and bright blue painted doors and windows, resembles no other town in the MOROCCAIN kingdom.it is a real coastal haven of tranquility and peacefulness.

Highlights

Discover the city of Essaouira a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop for pictures of goats on Argan trees.
Explore cooperative Argan oil of Berber women.
Free time to guided visit of historic center and Jewish heritage.
Pick up/drop off at your Hotel.

Price Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
Air-conditioned vehicle with Professional English driver
Water and Soda

Price Excludes

Lunch
Personal expenses

Departure & Return

Departure & Return Location

Your Hotel or Raid in Marrakech

Departure Time

At 8h am

Tour Plan

Itinerary

Day Trip To Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech

IN 18 the century, it was built with sole purpose of maritime trade, its orthogonal out line is owed to the French architect “THEODORE COMUT” a pupil of Vauban. Indeed it drew its name from there, as in Arabic ESSAOUIRA means “the beautifully designed” by the sultan, SIDI MOHAMMED BEN ABDALLAH it became a free port for international consuls, foreign negotiators…

The cosmopolitan mixture of different influences from richest people in the kingdom and large numbers of Jews with the aim of making the new town prosperous.

MOGADOR became very quickly the port for TIMBUKTU where products manufactured in Europe were traded against gold, salt, sugar and … ostrich feathers.

Passing Day tour through the ARGAN forest tree growth that covers 700, 0000 hectares. It’s not only found in MOROCCO but it is also an ancient and precious resource for local population (wood, food for goats that climb into its branches…)

The ARGAN oil used in cooking, traditional medicine and cosmetic, one hundred kilos of fruit and nearly ten hours work to extract one litter of ARGAN oil.

It’s worth visiting the handwork of THUJA wood by the specialist’s artisans of ESSAOUIRA, they combined it with horn, ivory and mother pearl. And the small fishing port was once the lair of pirates who sailed out to plunder richly laden ships that passed along the coast.

After a leisurely stroll along the ramparts, there is along sweeping beach that offer grateful walk to stretch your legs.

After an unforgettable journey you return back to Marrakech arrived around 18:00pm.

Map of Day Trip From Marrakech to Essaouira

Additional Info

Know before you go

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Essaouira might be windy an cold.

What to bring

Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Sun hat, Comfortable walking shoes.

Reviews

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   colleen j 
 
 
 
 Verified  3 days /2 nights from Fez to Sahara to High Atlas
Our driver and Tour guide Rabin was exceptional in every way.His driving was safe and information terrific on our 3 day trip from Fez to Merzouga to High Atlas across 3 days.Definitely recommend
  
 
 
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   Josefina D 
 
 
 
 Verified  Awesome experience
It was a great experience. The guide helped us plan the trip according to our needs and interests, he also helped us choose the hotels and restaurants, which were great. He also was a very kind person who was able to speak many languages
  
 
 
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   JaceyRight 
 
 
 
 Verified  Must have Experience with a Great Guide
Rabi was a fantastic guide an driver he picked us up outside Marrakech and knew so much about the landscape and history on our way to the Sahara. While in the Sahara he took us on an excursion to visit the nomadic people of the region and provided a ton of great info. After a fabulous three days in the desert, Rabi drove us to fes. It was a great trip with an awesome guide.
  
 
 
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   Thàis C 
 
 
 
 Verified  Amazing time.
Rabi was amazing. He shepherded us from Marrakech to the Sahara and then on to Fez. I highly recommend his services. He was always there when we needed him. Prompt and on time.
  
 
 
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   africaweasel 
 
 
 
 Verified  This is the one. Book it.
One of the best experiences we have ever had. We did a 3 day trip travelling from Marakkesh through the Atlas Mountains to stay on the outskirts of the Erg Chegagag desert then into the desert for a night then a different route back. Every day was memorable and beautiful - Rabi is the perfect guide and we were very glad of his sand driving skills in the desert.Seriously. Just book it. You won’t regret it.
  
 
 
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   Daniel 
 
 
 
 Verified  thanks for everything and the great time in Morocco
very professional and very nice staff everything worked as discussed thank you for everything and gladly again with friends
  
 
 
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   Rachelle E 
 
 
 
 Verified  Beat tour guide and driver in Morocco!
The Sahara desert was one of my favorite experiences. Rabi planned the whole two nights and three day tour. On the way there, we stopped at many attractions. He explained all the history and details behind it and also was kind enough to take pictures! His knowledge and experience was much appreciated. I’d also like to highlight that he is a very good driver. He was always focused on the road and made sure we were safe. The trip was memorable because of the thoughtful things that he included on our tour-water and beverages for the long road trip to the Sahara, provided us an astrology map to find stars in the Sahara, the conversations and more. I would highly recommend rabi for your next trip to Morocco. We actually found him through a previous client of his who happens to be my friend. So he has a good reputation for a reason. We will definitely be back to explore more of Morocco with him. Thanks rabi!
  
 
 
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   AY Man 
 
 
 
 Verified  Verryy goooddd
Its been a wonderful trip with a wonderful guide . I can't wait to travel with rabii again just wow unbelievable !!!
  
 
 
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   tcapec 
 
 
 
 Verified  La miglior esperienza - The best experience - La mejor experiencia
My brother and I took a trip to Morocco from 6 to 13 February 2020. Rabii was our magnificent guide.He picked us up at the airport in Marrakech and we immediately start our trip to discover this wonderful country.In 8 days thanks to Rabii and his experience we managed to have unforgettable experiences.Our stops:Marrakech—>Merzouga desert—>Fez—>Chefchaouen—>Rabat—>MarrakechRabii organized everything for us, he organized the tour (according to what we wanted to do) and he also booked the hotels and he suggested us amazing restaurants and experiences to do.. we couldn't be happier than that, everything was perfect.The distances are long and the trips by car could be heavy, but Rabii made us do many intermediate stops that allowed us to break the trips and see many more things that we would otherwise have missed.He is a person of an incredible culture, he deeply knows his country under every aspects. He is always available for dialogue and discussion. He is a very good driver, always nice and generous in explanations and advice but never intrusive.It was a real pleasure for us to be able to share this experience with him that surely, without him, would not have been so beautiful.We bring home beautiful memories and we are sure that we will soon return to explore Morocco with Rabii, whom we consider a new friend rather than a guide!I recommend everyone to contact him and rely on Rabii, both in the planning and in the travel phase.Thanks a lot Rabii, see you soon!
  
 
 
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   Keiara 
 
 
 
 Verified  Amazing: An experience of a lifetime!
Rabii is fabulous trip organizer! He was very thoughtful when planning activities around what we wanted to do and suggested activities we would have never thought of. He suggested the Museum of Water and the Berber village where we enjoyed homemade Moroccan treats while learning how to make traditional Moroccan mint tea!Rabii knows all the “must-see” places in Morocco. He set up our tours of the souks and Medina’s with an amazing tour guide that was super knowledgeable and excited to teach us about the rich culture of Morocco. Our overnight stay in the desert with camel ride was AMAZING. The campsight was beautiful and the meals were prepared by a chef who made us delicious vegetable tagine.Everything Rabii planned was very organized and he was on time for every pick-up and drop-off. His vehicle was also very clean and well air conditioned. It was only my friend and I (both of which are women) and he made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. He made us want to come back to Morocco and explore more! Our trip wouldn’t have been the same without him!
  
 
 
  
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