private day trip from marrakech to essaouira
Private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira
Enjoy a private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira, a delightful and peaceful beach town about two and a half hours away. First, explore the famous port with its blue vessels and flocks of seagulls flying above, and then walk on top of the Skala du Port and down the 6km long sandy beach, letting the sea wind refresh you. Then, treat yourself to a great seafood lunch before strolling through Essaouira’s historic Medina.
Highlights of private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira:
- Walk to the fishing port of Essaouira
- Visit Skala Kasbah
- Explore the beautiful Essaouira Medina
- Treat yourself to a seafood
- Sunbathe at the 6 km
- Learn about Argan oil processing
Private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira Itinerary:
Start your day excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira at 08h00 AM. Cross the Houaz Plains and head west to the town of Sidi Lmokhtar.
After a coffee break, you will proceed past the rare Argan tree forest in this area. It is here that goats climb trees in search of Argan nuts, a magnificent and rare sight to watch.
Before going on to Val d’Argan, a vineyard developed by a French wine expert, you can stop at a local cooperative that processes Argan oil. You are welcome to have some wine before departing for Essaouira.
When you arrive, you will be greeted by your local guide, who will accompany you to the city. The Medina, the Mellah (ancient Jewish quarter), the Kasbah (old military bastion), and the fishermen’s dock will all be visited.
A neighborhood eatery will serve lunch. In the afternoon, you will be free to explore the city, with its gorgeous beaches and laid-back atmosphere; have a cup of coffee or mint tea at the famed Place Moulay Elhassan while listening to atmospheric Gnawa music.
Following that, your driver will return you to Marrakech. Your private day excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira will end at about 18h00 when your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad.
What included & excluded in this private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira:
Price includes
- A/C modern 4×4 or van
- Pick up & Drop off from your Marrakech hotel / Riad
- Experienced English-Speaking Driver (Guide).
- fuel
Price excludes
- travel insurance
- Drinks(Soda, Alcohol)
- Tips
- Lunches
More info about full-day excursion from Marrakech:
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- alcoholic drinks (available for purchase).
- Quad tours on the desert can be added as an extra.
If you want to alter this Marrakech to Essaouira day trip, please let us know your ideas and travel arrangements so that we may construct a comparable or different itinerary that meets your needs.
For more details, please contact us.
Booking & Payment
Free Booking! To book a private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira, usually, we ask for a small deposit to be paid through our Paypal or Payoneer accounts. The rest of the payment is payable in cash to your driver/guide at the pick-up.
The deposit is completely free. To avoid carrying large amounts of cash, paying the full amount or half off using Paypal or Payoneer is possible.
-To cover Paypal fees, there is a 5% surcharge if you pay the full amount using Paypal.
-Paying the full amount by Payoneer is free of charge since Payoneer doesn’t apply any fees
Note: We do not accept credit cards or bank transfers at this time as they are time-consuming and expensive processes.
Cancellation policy for our private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira:
To receive a complete refund, please cancel at least 5 days before the date of private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira.
If you cancel less than 5 days before your trip, your deposit is non-refundable. However, it is still available for use if you reschedule your trip in the future. Simply email us to cancel your trip.
What to bring on our Marrakech day tour
- Personal all risk insurance
- You’ll definitely want a camera
- A jacket (unless it’s the middle of summer)
- Possible to bring your own alcoholic beverages.
- Sunglasses & sun screen.
Destinations' overview of private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira:
Essaouira
Essaouira, located west of the Moroccan region of Marrakech-Asfi, is an extraordinary city built on the principles of European military architecture. The city is brimming with entrepreneurs, eager to share its culture and diversity with the rest of the world.
Because of its location on the Atlantic coast, it has been a key international commercial harbor since its inception. It also connects Morocco to Europe and the rest of the world.
Essaouira’s bright and dazzling city boasts a lovely port and a broad, breezy beach with a magnificent outlook. Today, the city is thriving, serving as a stunning example of a rare, well-preserved mid-18th-century secure seaport town.
The town is known as Tassort, which means “small fortress” in the Berber language, which is widely spoken in the city. This name was used before the official name, Essaouira, became known.
On the other hand, the Portuguese referred to it as Mogador until the 1960s. Essaouira became the city’s official name.