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Lined with bars, restaurants, and surf shops, Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) is a Moroccan hot spot for surfers, windsurfers, and kitesurfers, thanks to its steady, year-round winds. The town has a charming hippie atmosphere, and travelers who are not indulging in water sports enjoy horse, camel, or quad rides along the broad sandy beach.
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3h quad bike: Thrills in the beach and dunes
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Enjoy a day of adventures in the dunes by going on an ATV quad bike tour. This flexible experience lets you choose between a morning and afternoon tour and includes a transfer from Essaouira. It’s a safe and fun way to explore Diabat, as a helmet is provided as well as a quad bike orientation. The tour covers a lot of ground in 3-hours, including Diabat village, the beach, Cap Sim, and winding forest tracks.
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$65.16
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$65.16
Price varies by group size

3 hours horse riding at Essaouira
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Essaouira’s golden sands and palm-lined beaches offer a stunning backdrop for a horseback ride. On this tour, mount up for a scenic horseback ride and trek along the coast, passing traditional fishing villages, sweeping sand dunes, and eucalyptus forests. Depending on your ability, either enjoy a relaxing ride on a well-trained Berber horse or have chance to trot or gallop along the beach.
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$61.80
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$61.80

3 Hours Quad Trip in Essaouira
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Hop on a quad bike and explore the desert outside Essaouira on this guided, 3-hour quad-bike tour. After a brief introduction to the bike and a practice run, travel from the Ruins of Sultan Palace and Portuguese Castle to Essaouira Beach and beyond. Also, visit a small forest of eucalyptus and mimosa. The quad-bike rental plus use of a helmet and wind jacket and a Essaouira hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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$94.59
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$94.59

Two Hour Surf Lesson including Rental in Morocco
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Our mission is to provide an unforgettable experience for our students. From communication to follow up after you leave, our goal is for you to enjoy every moment. Our team wants you loving surf as much as we do!
CHILL OUT, SURF AND SOAK IN THE VIBE!
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$36.89
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$36.89

3 hours ride on camel at sunset
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I join my clients at the meeting point of their choice, to drop them near hiking trails, A briefing is organized before each ride to prepare them better. A chick and a djellaba will be provided to protect them from the wind or the sand stirred by the legs of the dromedaries, several information about this faithful companion of the Man since the night of time, will be revealed to them throughout the course which will last three hours.
A picnic break is planned after 1 hour to refuel, and savor this beautiful moment, on the menu: (a Royal Tea + homemade bread + argan oil + homemade cakes) .Recover the walk between wild beaches, forests, dunes and historical ruins.
Back to attend a most wonderful show: a sun hanging on the doors of the sunset between sky and sea.
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$55.33
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$55.33

Surfing Lessons in Essaouira
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Explora Watersports is one of the only watersports centres located right at the beach at the optimum spot for surfing. Our team are fully qualified and we have new equipment each year. We are a family run business who's aim is to ensure you have a great time on and off the water.
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$39.42
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$39.42
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Kitesurfing Lessons in Essaouira Beach
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Explora Watersports is one of the only watersports centres located right on the beach at the optimum spot for kitesurfing. All of our instructors are fully qualified and we have brand new equipment each year. We are a famliy run business who's aim is to ensure you have a great time with us on and off the water.
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$80.40
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$80.40
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1-houre horse ride
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We will pick you up at Essaouira if you don’t have your own car. Arrived at the Ranch you will have a little introduction in our way of equitation and will see your horse: one of our wonderful Arabian-Barb-Horses. You will stay in saddle for 1 hour. One of our professional guides will accompany you during the ride. Our guides speak English, French and Arabian. Our guides will always help you, if you have some problem with our horses.
In one hour on horseback, you will arrive at the wonderful beach of Diabat, where you will have a few towards Ile of Mogador with his Portuguese castle. The way back to the Ranch will pass through the forest of Eucalypti and Mimosa.
This ride is for all riders; it is a good possibility for persons, which never tried equitation.
Returned to the Ranch our driver will bring you back to Essaouira.
You can book this ride from 9:00 until one hour before sunset.
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$23.34
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$23.34

ATV Quad biking in Essaouira Beach, Big Dunes & Atlantic Coast tour
If you are wondering what to do Essaouira, this would be a great Essaouira tour to discover Essaouira beach and its surrounding with highly professional Essaouira quad guides.
You will have an initiation for 15 minutes before hitting the road alongside Essaouira beach to reach the landscape looking like Desert dunes to cross the river of "Oued Ksob" and discover the ruins of an old Sultan palace for an experience full of Thrill, sensation and adrenaline rush.
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$63.06
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$63.06

Initiation Surf
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At Bleukite Essaouira, the duration of the lessons is quite flexible according to the rhythm of the group and respecting the level of each one, the session ends when the exercise has been completed, then you will have had a pleasant session and a good start at each stage .
There are several possibilities for the duration of the surf course, from a single 2 hour session including full equipment
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$33.50
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$33.50
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Essaouira Mogador day trip
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Essaouira is one of the most peaceful and most quiet cities in the country of Morocco. All throughout the year, travelers from all over the world visit the place to surf and listen to good music. There are more travelers during Gnaoua Festival because it is the perfect time of the year to have a great time in the city. With that said, we are inviting you to book a trip to Essaouira with us. It is the perfect time to change your sceneries and leave the noise of the Marrakech behind for a while. The laid-back atmosphere of Essaouira will surely relax your mind.
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$86.71
Price varies by group size
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$86.71
Price varies by group size
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Face masks provided for travelers
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1-day horse ride
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We will pick you up at Essaouira if you don’t have your own car. Arrived at the Ranch you will have a little introduction in our way of equitation and will see your horse: one of our wonderful Arabian-Barb-Horses. You will stay in saddle for about 5 hours. One of our professional guides will accompany you during the ride. Our guides speak English, French and Arabian. Our guides will always help you, if you have some problem with our horses.
Extra hygiene precautions are being taken due to the COVID-19 virus. All equipment and the Essaouira-Ranch transfer cars are thoroughly disinfected several times a day. Hand sanitizers are provided at numerous locations like bathroom, kitchen, reception and the office.
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$107.19
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$107.19

Essaouira Tour - Half day visit to berber market
During this Essaouira tour you'll discover another part of the moroccans lifestyle, the weekly markets where locals go to purchase each week, all their daily needs and goods. You'll enjoy a rich berber breakfast among the locals.
- Get introduced to the Moroccan lifestyle
- Travel back in time centuries ago
- Unique & Original tour
- Live the locals experience
- Discover the Moroccan culture
- Learn to bargain
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$63.06
Price varies by group size
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$63.06
Price varies by group size

Marrakech day trip to essaouira
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At 8 : 00 am your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive towards the west. On the way, you stop to see the holy trees of argan. It is a special tree adapted to semi-desertic areas and valued for its medicinal properties. Goats climb these trees for grazing and to learn more about argan production you can visit one of the women cooperatives in the area working on the extraction of both nutritive and cosmetic oil.
Our destination is the historic city of Essaouira, a small seaside town with an old fortified fishing port. Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese who occupied it till the mid of the 18th century. the impressive town fortification consists of an amazing mixture of the Portuguese, Berber and French architecture. You will have enough time to explore the small city at your leisure such as the souks and carpentry workshops devoted to Thuya wood carving. See numerous art galleries in the medina and visit the fortified harbor with its stalls of fresh fish.
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$99.63
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$99.63
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Essaouira Weekend (3days)
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The 3 days trip is based on a local expert concept. We organize the whole weekend for you and your family. Having a tour operator is fun and ensures a relaxing holiday. Read about it in the description part! Three different lunches,dinners and activities in Essaouira
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$245.90
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$245.90

Circuit / 2H Quad + 1H Camel ride on the beach of Essaouira
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Once you book the experience, I will contact you to set the ideal meeting point to take you to the small village of Diabat where the activity takes place. our team will provide you with helmets, assist you and give you instructions for using the quad. After that, you will enter the action directly by starting your own quad, to start the circuit and combine hills, rivers beaches and dunes.
After a stop to take pictures, camels are waiting for you, ready to guide you An hour of visit. You will then return to meet your driver who will drive you to your hotel.
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$79.92
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$79.92

2 hours quad + 1 hour riding dromedary at sunset.
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This experience will give you pleasant sensations that arise from the desires and needs of each. You will feel a need to escape on a quad, and a desire to travel through the past on the back of a dromedary to the sublime sunset. It's an opportunity to clear your stress in a diversified natural setting. The local community is hospitable by nature. The sites to which you will have access, vary between protected forests, historical monuments, extensive wild beaches, dunes of the sand which constitutes a small desert and streams which constitute small waterfalls, without forgetting the sources of fresh water which spring from the ocean atlantic for watering animals and humans. Book and let you live pleasant moments in the company of expert and passionate guides.
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$69.37
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$69.37

A Sunset Stroll to the Sultans Palace in Diabat.
We meet about 1.5h before sunset. This one-hour ramble through the dunes and along the riverbed of Oued Ksob will allow you to encounter the richness of the natural environment around Essaouira.
You will discover a former Sultan‛s palace, which over time has surrendered to the sand and now sits in state in the midst of a wild nature. This huge sanded palace, dating back to the foundation of Essaouira in the 18th century invites you to dream of times gone by.
We will give you some historical background about this site and afterwards in Diabat we will let our imaginations
fly whilst sipping tea and watching the sunset over the Mogador islands…
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$23.36
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$23.36

Circuit / 1H Quad + 1H Camel Ride on the beach of Essaouira
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During this journey, you will drive the quad through the forests of the wild beaches and dunes of the region of Essaouira.
You can stop to take photos to immortalize the wonderful moment you live.
After a short break, you will be ready to guide you for 1 hour on the back of Camels to explore the hinterland of Essaouira.
You will then return to meet your driver who will drive you to your hotel.
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$60.30
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$60.30

Loving Surf Coaching for Two
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Our mission is to provide an unforgettable experience for our students. From communication to follow up after you leave, our goal is for you to enjoy every moment. Our team wants you loving surf as much as we do!
CHILL OUT, SURF AND SOAK IN THE VIBE!
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$81.97
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$81.97

Essaouira Day trip from Marrakech
Essaouira is a charming old coastal city. To reach it, we cross the beautiful scenery of the R207 road to the coast. On the way, we will stop to see the argan trees where the goats climb on the low branches and feed, it is a fascinating spectacle and an absolute must when it comes to be photographed. Along the way, we will stop at a women's cooperative where they produce argan oil. Our trip to Essaouira arrives in the resort and the port city where you will see the vast expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean. Old brass cannons line and the ramparts protect the waterfront against ancient invasions. There are several modern restaurants in the port city and this updated culture combines very well with the history of the city. You'll feel like you're drifting in a time machine as you move from a modern cafe to a dilapidated house in the medina a few feet away. Essaouira is a popular stopover point for most tourists visiting Morocco and you will see just why when you visit it.
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$27.05
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$27.05
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The Fun Stuff
The day begins at 9:30 with a meeting at the Ocèan Vagabond cafè & restaurant where we will have the pleasure of drinking coffe to get to know each other better. At 10, we will leave with quad bikes for the long shoreline of Essaouira, with a stop at the forest, the ruined castle, the desert dunes and the fishing village to enjoy a tea. On the way back we will make a stop for lunch at the Jimie hendrix Cafe at the Diabat Village where small courses of traditional appetizers and two types of fresh grilled fish will be the basis of our lunch. After lunch we will meet at your hotel for a guided tour of the city of Essaouira, where we will start from the door Bab Sbaa and we will make a complete tour seeing the principal Port, Plàce Mosquée Kasbah, the souks. After a nice walk we will have dinner on a terrace that we have chosen for you. Round of couscous, tajine and pastilla for traditional dinner. After dinner everyone at the Taros Cafè for a toast and a live concert
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$122.95
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$122.95

Essaouira / 2H in Quad + 2H Dromedary ride
After the firm confirmation of your reservation, enjoy a pick-up from your place of residence to the small village of Diabat: the starting point of your 4-hour getaway. Your guide will give you instructions and provide you with the necessary equipment to start your adventure serenely. During this trek, you will meet locals and learn a lot about their traditions and way of life.
You can stop to take some photos to immortalize the wonderful moment you live. Relax during a short break for tea under the shade of trees facing the Atlantic Ocean away from the hustle and bustle of the city. After this short break, you will be ready to guide you for 2 hours of camel riding. You will then come back to meet your driver who will take you to your
hotel.
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$93.80
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$93.80

Private 12 Night Unesco Heritage Tour from Casablanca or Marrakesh
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Hit most of Morocco's top tourist sites with this 11-day tour through the country, starting and ending in Marrakech. You'll visit Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, Essaouira, El Jadida, Rabat, Tetouan, and the blue city of Chefchaouen before circling down to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Volubilis and Meknes. You'll then get to visit Fez and Casablanca before returning to Marrakech for your flight home.
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$3,196.74
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$3,196.74
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FAQ’s
Should I book Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 65 Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) costs USD 22.71. Guided Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) tours start around USD 22.71 per person. See all 65 Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira)?
The best ways to experience Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira) are:
- 3h quad bike: Thrills in the beach and dunes
- 3 hours horse riding at Essaouira
- 3 Hours Quad Trip in Essaouira
- Two Hour Surf Lesson including Rental in Morocco
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