Leave Marrakech at 08:00 am, ready for a 3-hour journey to the beautiful Essaouira on the Atlantic Coast.
Once you arrive at the port city, formerly known as Mogador, you will have time to enjoy the charming sights of Essaouira, including its ocher-colored walls, the beautiful Moulay El Hassan square, and the souks, as well as the little streets of the city’s old Medina.
Enjoy a lunch of fresh fish in a local restaurant.
During your trip, visit an association of Berber women producing argan oil, see the local markets, and marvel at the gems in the jeweler’s quarter.
You will return to Marrakech at the end of the afternoon, arriving back to the “Red City” at around 19:00.

A day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech is a must-do Excursion while in Marrakech. Essaouira is a small fortified city on the edge of the Atlantic. Located 180 kilometers west of Marrakech, The beach of Essaouira is a long ribbon of around ten kilometers bathed in the surf. Its sheer size is surprising and its tranquility is reassuring. There is an invigorating sensation from the ocean breeze as soon as you set foot on the immaculate sand., you will also admire the view of goats on trees.

Essaouira is a medieval city known for its annual festival of Gnaoua music. UNESCO considers the city to be an international heritage. There are many other things to admire during your Essaouira day trip from Marrakech such as its pleasant weather, place Moulay El Hassan, La Skala, the port, the ramparts, and the Jewish district ‘Derb Lealouj’. thanks to the ocean breeze, Essaouira benefits from the cool air.

We cross a succession of arid landscapes, villages, and small towns. Arrive in Essaouira before mid-day, then leave for a complete tour of the monuments of this peaceful city, including the port, Skala, the medina, and the Jewish city. The city is a less touristy place where locals are generally more friendly and where you put less pressure on the purchase.