Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech - The Ancient Mogador City

Visit the heavenly seaside town Essaouira on a full-day-tour, a drive of around 2 hours from Marrakech leads to a completely different place, to a delightful old coastal city, to a history that dates back to the 8th century BC.
Explore the sights and sounds of this vibrant city, soaking in hundreds of years of culture and history. Essaouira boasts a range of relaxing and enjoyable things to do and see, in the magnificent Medina you’ll step back in time. Essaouira is popular for diverse travelers, families, couples and surfers who enjoy the waves of "the windy city"

Itinerary
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Stop At: Afous Argan, Route de Marrakech Commune Ounara, Essaouira 44000 Morocco

On the road you will have the opportunity to visit the Berber women cooperative extracting Argan oil. During this visit you will see firsthand the production process, will learn all about this magical product and its benefits

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi

Leaving The Red City behind we set a course for the coast until, after a journey of around 2 hours, we arrive at Essaouira “The Pearl of the Atlantic”.
Rich in history, which can be seen predominantly in its wonderful coastal ramparts, famous in particular for its music, this ancient citadel on the West Atlantic coast of Africa literally means “wall” in the Berber language, you’ll soon discover why. The charming artistic blue and white town has been a favorite amongst barefoot travelers for decades. You can explore its peculiar wonders at your leisure.
Stroll along the historic ramparts and step back in time in a walking tour of sights and landmarks then have the freedom to do what you want, see the beautiful Moulay el Hassan square, the old medina (listed as a UNESCO heritage site), the port, the sandy beach, browse for souvenirs at the bazaars, or try freshly caught, local seafood at an open-air restaurant. When you discover that hidden gem for the first time, you decide right away you will come back for sure to a short break in the peaceful, artsy and hippy town.


Duration: 6 hours