Top Essaouira Full-day Tours

Spend a day exploring Essaouira on the Atlantic coast of Morocco with this fully guided tour from Marrakech. You driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Essaouira, where you'll meet your guide for a tour through the old city's meandering lanes and colorful markets. You'll then sit down for lunch at a local restaurant before heading out on a quad bike tour through the scenic outskirts of town before returning to Marrakech in the evening.

We walk through an area of euphorbia and Argan trees before we reach the ocean and enjoy ourselves hiking a long untouched beach until we turn towards the beautiful Sidi m'Barek waterfalls. We then enter the terrace fields where locals grow crops throughout the whole year. We then walk uphill in the canyon up to the village of Sidi Ahmed Essayeh. There we are welcomed by a Moroccan family for a taste of tagine simmered in a solar cooker. This fairly sporty and lengthy hike allows you to meet beautiful people and admire sumptuous, divers landscapes... Enjoy a nice encounter with a French speaking Berber family.

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.

From 09h00 to 17h00 You will travel to Massa small dunes via Tifnit & Sidi R'bat wild beach,continue to Massa park birde and join small dunes then Banana grove and after lunch in local restaurant you drive to Youssef ben Tachafine dam and after you will return to Agadir.

Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is nestled on the Atlantic coast of Morocco and is a wonderful day trip to the bustling city of Marrakech. However, arranging transportation for an independent visit takes time and effort. During this tour, enjoy a round trip from your accommodation in Marrakech, Agadir or Taroudant and join Essaouira comfortably in a common air-conditioned minibus. When you arrive, take advantage of your free time to explore the magnificent Medina and the old city walls at your leisure, and perhaps stop for lunch by the sea.

The private day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech is one of the good experiences you can do in one day out of Marrakech. The trip drive requires less than 3 hours. Your day trip will start towards Essaouira around 8 a.m. The drive begins through the plains of Haouz and across the vast landscape and villages. There will be stops along the way, first you will have a stop for refreshment, then drive to see the amazing view of the goats climbing Argan trees. Next stop will a visit the to one the women's cooperative for Argan products, you will see the Argan extracted and get some information about the benefits of the products made of the Argan oil. Before arriving a few miles to Essaouira you have a unique stop to see the beautiful panoramic view of the city from the top.

We walk through an area of euphorbia and Argan trees before we reach the ocean and enjoy ourselves hiking a long untouched beach until we turn towards the beautiful Sidi m'Barek waterfalls. We then enter the terrace fields where locals grow crops throughout the whole year. We then walk uphill in the canyon up to the village of Sidi Ahmed Essayeh. There we are welcomed by a Moroccan family for a taste of tagine simmered in a solar cooker. This fairly sporty and lengthy hike allows you to meet beautiful people and admire sumptuous, divers landscapes... Enjoy a nice encounter with a French speaking Berber family.

Schedule: Pickup point: accommodation in Marrakech Time of departure: 8:00 AM Duration: 1 day Highlights of the day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira: • Stop to see goats climbing argan trees; • Visit a Women’s Cooperative that produces argan oil; • Free time in Essaouira, a small medieval city also known as Mogador, located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean (approximately a 3 hours drive from Marrakech); • Enjoy a tour of the old port, stroll along the harbor side and admire the Skala fortress with its ramparts and ancient cannons; • Visit the Medina of Essaouira, registered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO; • Have a walk on the beach and see the windsurfers in action;  

Morning meeting at the Ocèan Vagabond Cafè to get to know us better at 9:30 am. Departure with the quad bikes from the beach point in front of Sidi kaouki. This village is 20/30 km from the starting point all passable on the coast of Essaouira. During the journey there will be various stops including the ride on the desert dunes, the ruined castle, the forest and especially the surfers' quarry. Arrival in Sidi Kaouki scheduled for lunchtime. Lunch included and organized at the seafront restaurant square, where tajines and traditional courses will be the theme of this lunch. After lunch we will take a small tour on the beach. The village is very small and pretty but the location where it is located gives a nice moment to share with the people you love. At around 3 pm, returning to Essaouira, we will stop at the fishing village for a mint tea with your friend Mustapha. Expected arrival at the beach point for 17.

Venture into this magnificent city with this private full day tour where you can enjoy the medina, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and its many beaches and monuments such as the Great Mosque or Orson Welles Square known for the Othello movie. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Leave Marrakech at 08:00, 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.

Cover the highlights of Essaouira in a single outing from Marrakech. With this tour, get your bearings upon arrival with a private guided tour, before spending the afternoon exploring Essaouira independently. See the bustling fishing port, the Skala du Port fortress, and browse the medina for craft goods. Transport is included, with the journey to Essaouira broken up by a visit to a women’s argan cooperative and photo stops to capture Morocco’s famous tree-climbing goats.

During this tour, you'll have the opportunity to discover the pearl of the coastal area of Morocco, called Essaouira, situated in the Atlantic coast and known for its frech fishes, its harbour and specially its narrow streets surrounded by the old castle of Sqala that has been used for protection in the past by the portuguese military who used to face pirates and enemies attacks back in time when they occuppied this city and called "Mogador" in the 16th Century. (*) An optional guide can be provided if needed and also Lunch can be booked for you if you want to taste some delicious and tasty Moroccan cuisine based on fish and seafruit.

PRIVATE DAY TRIP FROM MARRAKECH TO HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS : • Pick-up from your hotel, riad, or accommodation in Marrakech. • Drop off at your hotel, riad or accommodation in Marrakech • Transport: A/C 4x4 Toyota or a spacious minivan for groups • English speaking driver and host • Lunch is included in a berber house in Aroumd village • Mules to go to the foothills of Toubkal Mountain to have lunch in a berber house. • Possibility to have a hiking guide instead of the mules

Morocco is magical, mysterious, mystical and so much more! We are happy and proud to share our deep knowledge of the country and beauty of Morocco with you. Toubkal Guide offers day trips from Marrakech, trekkings trough the Atlas, Sahara desert trips and fully organized holidays trough this amazing country. We are here to help you create the ultimate holiday in Morocco!

Crossed by the Ourika river, this excursion allows you the discover the high peaks of the Atlas mountains that surround the valley. Visit the Berber villages on the way. When you arrive in Ourika, you will walk with a guide to a beautiful waterfall in SettiFatma

Journey from the desert town of Merzouga to the Imperial City of Fez with this convenient one-way transfer. Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan and enjoy magnificent views as you pass from the Sahara Desert through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop along the way to admire the scenery, purchase lunch at a local restaurant, and experience local life in the traditional Berber villages.

Welcome to Morocco, today’s destination is Essaouira beach : Essaouira is 175km from Marrakech around 2h45 drive departure at 8:00 and return at 19:00 we visit the corporative of the Argan oil and w’ll have around 5 hours free to enjoy the beach and the city which is really worth visiting

Walking tour along the listed attractive section on UNESCO world heritage site in the red city: Visit the Bahia Palace, the Saadien Tombs, discover the largest souk “ Bazar” more then 10 thousant shops. And on top of that, enjoy a deliciouse 3 course lunch in a Moroccan Restaurant Free time at the Jamaa Elfna Square Return to your hotel in Essaouira Pick Up: 8:00 AM. Upon arrival in Marrakech, meet your knowledgeable local guide. First stop at the Saadian tombs recently discovered (in 1917) and restored by the Beaux-arts service. Continue towards the Kasbah quarter and the Mellah former “Jewish Quarter”. Visit The Bahia Palace, a beautiful building and an excellent example of eastern architecture from the 19th century. Enjoy a three-course lunch overlooking the hustle & bustle of Dar El Bacha’s streets. Spend time at Djemaa el Fna Square. Free time here. Surrounding are numerous cafés where you can sit at a table and amaze at the activities. 16h00 pick up and return to Essaouira.

Join your guide for short ramble in the thuya forest to Sidi Mbarek waterfalls and Sidi Kaouki beach. First stop DIiabat, a former hippy enclave where the Rolling Stones used to hang out and the inspiration for Jemi Hendrix’s song “Castles Made of Sand”. Continue to Sidi Mbarek, a small Berber village 35 km south of Essaouira, where the trek begins. Walk to the little cascade and visit the old Marabout (tomb of a Saint or wise man). The stream brings some water (water level depends on the seasons/rain) into this very dry region to irrigate local crops. Walking time is 45 minutes to reach the cascade and 30 minutes back. Continue to Sidi Kaouki, a relaxed surfers’ village, to enjoy a delicious sardine picnic, in an ideal lunch spot overlooking the large sandy beach.On the way back to the city, there is also the option of visiting an Argan cooperative, to learn how precious Argan oil – unique to this area - is produced. The visit includes a tasting of the oil.

Visit the green valleys and oasis surrounding Essaouira Discover a typical berber life style Visit a weekly market where all the berbers are shopping Argan oil tasting in a local women cooperative Delicious 3 course Lunch at chez l’habitant From Essaouira our journey continues through the berber villages belong to the region of Chiadma. A visit to a weekly market is provided on the itinerary where to see the farmers of the region travel by donkey to display their crops, animals and crafts and to shop for the week. The market gives authentic insight into the daily lives of Berbers in the Moroccan countryside. Enjoy your three course meal lunch at “Chez L’hbitant”. Continue to the village of Ain el Haja, the so-called “Gardens of Essaouira“, a green oasis. You will take a short walk here, a gentle stroll through oases before rejoining the coastal road of Moulay Bouzerktoun the surfer’s village, returning to Essaouira.

Enjoy a day trip to Essaouira, on the atlantic coast of Morocco, and discover the charming sights of the city, including its ocher-colored walls, the beautiful Moulay El Hassan square, and the souks, as well as the narrow streets of the city's old Medina.

Essaouira is a beautiful coastal town[medina] set on the Atlantic Ocean. Listed as a World Heritage Site, you will soon realise why. There are old ramparts with mounted brass cannons so the city could defend the walls from ancient invaders. There are several restaurants and Essaouira is famous for the fish and seafood cafes serving the daily catch . The large promenade on the beachfront has a sandy beach for bathers and a tour around the fish market is recommended.

Day tip to Essaouira – 1 day – Departure Marrakesh Essaouira is many tourists’ darling! Previously known as Mogador to the Portuguese inhabitants, it is a charming small town on the coast well- known for local handicrafts, especially thuja wood furniture, carving and small artefacts, sold in innumerable shops along the windy streets. Orson Wells […]