Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech: UNESCO International Heritage & Gnaoua Music Festival
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Experience the UNESCO International Heritage and immerse yourself in the vibrant Gnaoua Music Festival during a day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira. Explore the medieval city's charming attractions, including Place Moulay El Hassan, La Skala, the port, the ramparts, and the Jewish district 'Derb Lealouj'. Enjoy the pleasant weather and refreshing ocean breeze in this coastal gem.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Essaouira Beach - Essaouira day trip from Marrakech is a must do day trip. Essaouira Situates in 175 kilometers away from Marrakech. The beach of Essaouira is a long ribbon of around ten kilometres bathed in surf. Its sheer size is surprising and its tranquillity is reassuring. There is an invigorating sensation from the ocean breeze as soon as you set foot on the immaculate sand., you will also admire the view of goats on trees. Essaouira is a medieval city known for its annual festival of Gnaoua music. The UNESCO considers the city to be an international heritage. There are many other things to admire during your Essaouira day trip from Marrakech such as its pleasant weather, place Moulay El Hassan, La Skala,the port, the ramparts, and the Jewish district ‘Derb Lealouj’. thanks to the ocean breeze, Essaouira benefits from cool air.

Your driver will pick you up at 08am, and start your Essaouira day trip from Marrakech, enjoying the natural surrounding country side on this Essaouira excursion. You have the opportunity to visit an argan Cooperative on the way as the the region is known for argan oil. See how women in the Cooperative work hardly and with enthusiasm to get the oil from the Argan nuts to make cosmetics or delicious oil for food. You will discover an operation that requires some time and efforts from the women involved. Once we arrive in Essaouira, you have the full day to explore medina which is surrounded by medieval walls, with a castle standing at their Southern edge. Its white-washed and blue-shuttered houses give it a gorgeous look. Take a stroll in its amusing narrow streets exploring the ancient French and Portuguese architecture enjoy the beach, visit the harbour and enjoy a delcious lunch in one of the restaurants of the fishing port .if you wish you can take a local guide for a city tour,but we recommend to go all over on your own because it is the best way to visit this small and quiet town . Return to marrakech in the evening at around 6pm.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Essaouira, a city marked by medieval architecture, is globally recognized for hosting the annual Gnaoua music festival. It has been listed as an international heritage site by UNESCO. A day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech offers numerous attractions such as its enjoyable climate, Moulay El Hassan square, La Skala, the port, the fort walls, and the Jewish neighborhood ‘Derb Lealouj’. Essaouira’s cool ambiance is courtesy of the refreshing ocean winds.

Location
Essaouira Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Simon-x
Dec 12, 2019
day trip to essaouira from marrakech - Everyone involved in my booking was wonderful. Quick, responsive, helpful and accurate. They made the process a pleasure
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