Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: Explore Medina City Walls and Beaches
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Essaouira
Embark on a day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira and discover the city's rich cultural heritage, stunning beaches, and vibrant Medina. Explore the city walls, indulge in delicious seafood, and experience a camel ride. Departure at 8 am and return at 7 pm.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Essaouira - En route, we may stop briefly at a women’s cooperative for Argan oil production, which is part of the INDH initiative (National Initiative for Human Development). Upon reaching Essaouira, we’ll explore the harbor that was once an 18th-century global trading hub, connecting Morocco’s Saharan regions with Europe and the wider world. We’ll tour the Medina, designed with the European military architectural styles of the era in mind, including La Scala with its ancient cannons facing the Atlantic, the historic Jewish district ‘El Mellah’, and finally, the central plaza brimming with cafes and shops.
Following our exploration of the Medina and its vibrant passageways, we’ll dine at an oceanfront restaurant renowned for its seafood and fish dishes (please note, lunch is not covered in the excursion cost). Post-lunch, you’ll have some free time.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Commence the journey from Marrakech at 8 in the morning, making occasional halts to experience and capture the picturesque landscape, arriving at the port city of Essaouira by 11am.
Discover the Medina and the fortifications, while savoring the cultural diversity of the city through its numerous art galleries. Take in the enduring architecture of the ancient buildings and enjoy breathtaking views of the Skala along the Atlantic shore.
Indulge in fresh seafood at one of the many conventional eateries, followed by a camel trek or a visit to the historic Jewish quarter to behold the synagogues.
Return to Marrakech by 7 in the evening.
Location
Essaouira
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jamieds77
Mar 8, 2023
Great trip - Very well organised. Great day out. Given lots of historical information en route. Stopped a few times for comfort breaks and photo opportunities. Free time in Essaouira for lunch and shopping. Would highly recommend.
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