Essaouira

Essaouira Day Trip

After an early start of 07h00 or 08h00 and a 2 1/2 hours drive west to the Atlantic coast, you will discover the old Mogador. Along the route you’ll have the option to visit a women’s Argan oil co-operative – the Argan tree only grows on the West coast of Morocco and the oil is extracted for salad oil, amlou (mixed with almonds and honey to make a delicious paste) and skin care.

Essaouira stands on a vast bay sweeping south with miles of superb sandy beach and wooded hills dominating the skyline to the east. The medina with its honeycomb of souks lends a potent mystique to the town.

Probably the best known coastal tourist town of Morocco, Essaouira is nevertheless called the windy city and is more of a town on the coast than a beach resort. The fortified harbour is a hive of activity with fishing nets laid out on the quayside, boats unloading their catches, fish auctions and stalls serving seafood sizzling on grills.

You can wander at your leisure through this relaxed and friendly small town, taking in the ramparts, craft shops in the medina, art galleries and fishing harbour. For lunch there are many small cafés and restaurants where fresh fish is served.

Marrakech Excursion to Essaouira

Depart Marrakech: 07-08h00

Return Marrakech: 20h00

Journey time: 2 1/2 hours each way