Apr 15, 2025
Spend your Sunday morning at the market - We learnt so much on our tour to Had Draa Sunday Market with Abdou. Professional and very informative, he made us all feel included and safe in an area that you wouldn’t want to walk around without a guide. The livestock and vegetable markets need to be experienced for sure. We were treated to local produce and then enjoyed a luncheon prepared for us in the market. Easy to book, all arrangements were easy to make, pick up and drop off went without any problems.
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Mar 17, 2025
Muddy market - Really interesting. A most amazing market.
Unfortunately we followed a lot of rain and had to plodge through a lot of mud.
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Jan 2, 2025
Great experience - Abdul was our tour guide . He was kind knowledgeable friendly and caring. This a local livestock market and treatment of animals is very different to the uk . So judgement needs to be left at the door. The market is incredibly interesting and we had a great meal at the market. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend to others
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Nov 20, 2024
True immersion, 100% recommended - What a wonderful, wild Moroccan morning. Abdoul, our guide, was punctual and friendly from the very beginning. He told us many stories about Moroccan and Berber life, and answered questions with good humour and a keen passion for sharing his culture. The market was the most fantastic bombardment for the senses, and a true immersion in Moroccan life. Tea from the greatest height, the communal grills, camels, donkeys, sheep, goats, chickens, glorious colours of vegetables, games, magicians - don't blink - you will miss something! A welcome break from the otherwise very tourist heavy cities. Abdoul took care of me as the only vegetarian in the group, making sure we had plenty of vegetables to grill for lunch. He also warned me of any sections of the market I might find shocking. A true insight into Morocco that I would not have attempted alone. Thank you for fantastic memories I will treasure.
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Nov 19, 2024
A true immersion - 100% recommended - What a wonderful, wild Moroccan morning. Abdoul, our guide, was punctual and friendly from the very beginning. He told us many stories about Moroccan and Berber life, and answered questions with good humour and a keen passion for sharing his culture. The market was the most fantastic bombardment for the senses, and a true immersion in Moroccan life. Tea from the greatest height, the communal grills, camels, donkeys, sheep, goats, chickens, glorious colours of vegetables, games, magicians - don't blink - you will miss something! A welcome break from the otherwise very tourist heavy cities. Abdoul took care of me as the only vegetarian in the group, making sure we had plenty of vegetables to grill for lunch. He also warned me of any sections of the market I might find shocking. A true insight into Morocco that I would not have attempted alone. Thank you for fantastic memories I will treasure.
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Oct 21, 2024
Authentic Morocco - If you want a truly authentic understanding of those who live in the countryside, this tour is for you. The market is the real thing. Our guide was fantastic, she spoke fluent English and provided so much information about Morocco in general during the trip to and from the 25 minute drive to the market. At the market itself she provided wonderful explanations about all aspects of the market.
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Jul 9, 2024
Great Experience!! - We were picked on time by the guide and driver who drove us to the market. The market was quite busy full of locals selling their wares. It was a really good experience and quite humbling too, this was how the locals lived and bought the food etc. We were very impressed by the guide who was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. The food tasting was very good, food was purchased as we explored the market and then prepared for us to eat at the end of the tour.
We would definitely recommend this experience.
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May 25, 2024
An unforgettable moment - A unique and enriching experience with our two guides who were able to guide us and inform us with professionalism in the mazes of this almost tourist-free market where you have to be discreet. . In addition to the interest in sharing with the participants of this outing and our guides, this visit allows us to discover authentic Morocco on the fringes of the medina. The small snack shared together with local specialties is a delicious moment on all levels.
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Mar 4, 2024
Had Dra - amazing experience 😊 - I have been before, and still thoroughly love this totally captivating authentic local farmer’s market. I arrived before sunrise and started at the far end of the market to experience all the animal trading, mainly cattle, but also horses, goats, poultry and camels. Wandering through the rest of the market it is split into house building material, spices, vegetables, homeware, etc, as well as hot tea sellers and food being cooked in hot coals. It is like stepping back in time.
I took a ‘taxi collective’, 10 dirham each way from the grand taxi station on Ave 2 Mars in Essaouira. It took 5 minutes for the taxi to fill up before taking 25 minutes to get to Had Dra, and be dropped by the post office. The return taxi is on the other side of the road. Highly recommend, and worth getting there early.
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Mar 9, 2025
Perfect. Beautiful discovery - It was Abdul who accompanied us. He was kind enough to look for us and gather us at the point of rv. Then great ride despite the rain. Little gags because of the visit to the flooded market. Good experience with smile and comments from Abdul
I recommend
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