Private Marrakech to Essaouira Tour: UNESCO Heritage Fishing Town Exploration
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Essaouira
Embark on a private tour from Marrakech to Essaouira, a UNESCO heritage fishing town. Explore the charming coastal town, its blue wooden boats, fishing port, and citadel. Discover the rich culture and enjoy the renowned Gnaoua music festival.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Essaouira - Private Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira (Mogador) The Essaouira day trip from Marrakech begins by the arrival of the dedicated driver at 8 am for pick up. Along the way, we will get to enjoy the scenic landscapes of the countryside followed by a small detour to one of the Argan oil Cooperatives the area is famous for. There, the hardworking ladies of the Argan cooperatives will introduce you to the complete experience of processing Argan oil (that’s is known for its impressive nutritional value and rarity) from collecting nuts to harvesting their seeds and cold pressing them to finally incorporating the extract in a variety of products from cosmetics to delicious food. The hospitable ladies will also offer us a local meal of fresh bread, oil, honey and different nuts a delicacy of the area. Arriving in Essaouira, we will have a full day to explore the medina (old city), give yourself the chance to get lost in the city, stroll in its narrow stone-walled alleyways to discover all the crafts shops famous for their unique wood carving styles and all the local art galleries, and observe the French and Portuguese architecture. Visit the harbor by the beach. The area there is perfect for windsurfing & kitesurfing and is a great chance to meet the locals and talk to them. Marvel at the old citadel & get cultured about Moroccan Islamic history at Sidi Mohammed be Abdallah Museum, and of course don’t miss the chance to taste the local cuisine by the port. Our Day trip to Essaouira ends at 7 pm.
What's Included
- Explore the medina in Essaouira at your leisure
- Comfortable, private, air-conditioned transfers
- Savor local cuisine with included lunch in Essaouira
- Tour accompanied by an English-speaking driver/guide
- Convenient hotel/riad pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information
Welcome to the charming seaside city of Essaouira, known for its distinctive blue fishing vessels that fill its harbor, and its fortress. Located 176 km to the west of Marrakech, a day trip to Essaouira will take approximately two and a half hours. Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, is recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO and annually hosts the esteemed Gnaoua music festival every June. This encourages many to book day tours to Essaouira. Spending the day exploring Essaouira and its amicable culture is bound to charm you.
Location
Essaouira
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Alfredourias
May 25, 2020
Beautiful place, comfortable and easy group experience - We loved the whole experience, because of the so many places we went in a short period of time and the treatment we received in each of place we went. I traveled with a big group of friends, around 10, the logistic and the truck in which we moved around was really clean and comfortable for all of us, our guide is a really friendly guy, he speaks good english and knows exaclty the best places and hotels to visit to enjoy Morroco to the fullest. I dont remember all the names of the places but we visited a movie production facility, marrackech market, a canyon, an old city and one night in the middle on the dessert (this was my favorite), etc.
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