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A Day in Essaouira - Tour from Marrakech

Available in English Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    French and English Speaking Guide:
    01 May - 31 Oct: Daily

  • Duration

    Approx. 11.5 hours

  • Start time

    Start time: 0730h (07:30am)
    Duration: Approx. 11.5 hours

  • Meeting Point
    Pick-up is from centrally located hotels in Marrakech.
    (Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 48 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
    If your hotel is not centrally located and therefore not a pick-up location, please call the local agency on arrival in Marrakech to confirm your meeting point.
  • Ending Point

    The tour ends at the starting point

Key Highlights

  • This 3000-year old town is a cradle for artists of all genres
  • Enjoy picturesque views of the fishing port and the walled medina
  • See the famous rows of cannons facing the Atlantic Ocean

Overview

On this day excursion from Marrakech, explore the varied facets of Essaouria, one of the most beautiful and unspoilt towns in Morocco. A famous trading post 3000 years ago, its stunning beaches have made it the mecca for surfing enthusiasts today.

Essaouria has always been a cradle for artists of all genres and poets, scientists have artists flock to it for centuries. Its main square is worth a visit as this is where all the main cafes, restaurants and patisseries are clustered.

The old harbour has fine examples of both Portuguese and Moroccan architecture, as does the 17th century Mosque and the local artists quarter. Enjoy picturesque views of the fishing port and the walled medina from the bastion of Skala du Port.

There is plenty of time at leisure for you to enjoy the charms of this resort.

Itinerary

0730h (7:30am): You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel in Marrakech for this tour.

The breakdown of your itinerary is as follows:

Stop for a coffee break followed by a visit to a Women’s Argan oil co-operative on the way.

1000h (10:00am): Arrive in Essaouira and set out for a complete guided visit.

Visit the Skala du Port , a fantastic fort that is famous for its rows of gigantic canons that face the Atlantic Ocean. Tour a municipal market, visit the District of Jewellers and discover exquisite Moroccan handicrafts in the medina. The medina of Essaouria is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

1020h (10:20am): Refreshment stop (payable direct).

Continue with your guided tour.

1300h (1:00am) – 1700h (5:00pm): Stop for lunch (payable direct). There are plenty of fine seafood restaurants in Essaouria. After lunch, the rest of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the charms of this resort. You can explore the Main Square, which is just across the port. It is a lively hub of cafes, patisseries and restaurants.

1900h (7:00pm): Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel or the closest drop-off point in Marrakech.

Inclusions

  • Pick-up from centrally located hotels
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
  • English and French speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites visited

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Beverages

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

Customer Reviews

  • Steven W Gibson

    We just returned from 7 days in Marrakesh where we used Isango for two day trips, one to Essaouira and one to the Atlas mountains and Ait BenHaddou. I wanted to provide feedback...

    United Kingdom 10/09/2008

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