Top Essaouira Historical Tours

This unique and long-term experience is an opportunity for you to discover a splendid nature and a rich region of its Berber culture. With a little luck, you can meet the fishing communities who depend on their ecosystem to survive, or live simply, they have an interest in managing their resources in a reasoned and sustainable way.

Drive North, past Surfe's Paradise, Kilometres of secluded beaches and rocky coastline to Morocco's equivalent of St Tropez where Orson Wells filmed Othello, Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven, and where Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stevens cavorted in the swinging 60's. Wander though the port, the ramparts of the Skala, and carpenters at work, Sample the local delicacies during a seafood lunch .

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.

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…

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.

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

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.

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.

Explore the best of Essaouira and witness the amazing sights of the fortified city. Visit the fishing port and Scala “the Astapor” also known for being the filming location of "Game of Thrones". After breakfast, pick up from your hotel. Join your guide to discover “The Mogador Essaouira” listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site. Our visit starts at the ancient fishing port. Visit the Museum “Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah the old Alaouite Sultan, the founder of the City», as anthropology and art unite at this quaint refurbished museum of regional art in a traditional house showcasing weapons, instruments, and historical photos of Essaouira. Continue towards the medina. A wonderful labyrinth of streets, this 18th mid-century fortified town was built with the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Explore the souks. Our last stop will be at the ramparts and places around the Scala where “the Game of Thrones season 3” was filmed (Astapor).

A large section of this walk takes you through an Argan forest. Argan trees are an endemic species only found in the south west of Morocco and a mythical emblem of the Essaouira region. This is a relatively easy walk suitable for people looking for a leisurely ramble. Throughout the hike, the guide will give you useful insights into the ecology of these trees. You will thus be able to observe the different stages of a tree‛s life cycle until it reaches maturity; you will also learn about the many different products derived from the trees and their fruit as well as the beneficial impact on the local culture. You will walk through a little village where there is a ‘Marabout‛ -or saint‛s temple- featuring elements dating back to the 16th century, and later you will be served tea at a Berber villager‛s and experience first-hand traditional Moroccan hospitality. At the end of the walking tour, you will visit a women's cooperative where you will discover the secret of making the famous argan oil.