Marrakech to Essaouira Day Trip
Marrakech, Morocco
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 9 hours
Visit Essaouira, one of Morocco's must see destinations and get to know this UNESCO world heritage site. The city ramparts and its 16th century walls offer astonishing views of the Atlantic Ocean. After hotel pickup, visit the Argan oil cooperatives on the way, along with a traditional Moroccan rug cooperative. Stop for a tea break and explore Essaouira and its charming sites. Local attractions include Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Museum, the souks, the old city gates and the impressive Sqalas. You will have free time for lunch of your choice or time to relax on the beach.
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Visit Essaouira, one of Morocco's must see destinations and get to know this UNESCO world heritage site. The city ramparts and its 16th century walls offer astonishing views of the Atlantic Ocean. After hotel pickup, visit the Argan oil cooperatives on the way, along with a traditional Moroccan rug cooperative. Stop for a tea break and explore Essaouira and its charming sites. Local attractions include Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Museum, the souks, the old city gates and the impressive Sqalas. You will have free time for lunch of your choice or time to relax on the beach.You will be picked up from Marrakech in the morning to start your journey to Essaouira. Stop for a coffee break followed by a visit to a women's argan oil co-operative on the way. Arrive in Essaouira and set out for a city tour.
Visit the skala, famous for its rows of gigantic cannons that faces out to the Atlantic ocean. Tour a municipal market, visit the jewellery district and discover Moroccan craft shops in the medina. There are plenty of fine seafood restaurants in the city to choose from for your lunch (own expense).
After your break, resume your tour and explore the main square, which is just across the port and where most cafes, patisseries and restaurants are located. The rest of the day is spent at leisure for you to enjoy the charm of this resort before making your way back to Marrakech in the evening, where your tour will end.
Visit the skala, famous for its rows of gigantic cannons that faces out to the Atlantic ocean. Tour a municipal market, visit the jewellery district and discover Moroccan craft shops in the medina. There are plenty of fine seafood restaurants in the city to choose from for your lunch (own expense).
After your break, resume your tour and explore the main square, which is just across the port and where most cafes, patisseries and restaurants are located. The rest of the day is spent at leisure for you to enjoy the charm of this resort before making your way back to Marrakech in the evening, where your tour will end.
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