Marrakech Trip Overview
Walk along the beautiful fishing port and through the intricate medina
Visit the great Moulay El-Hassan Square and the Grand Mosque
Admire the city’s famous woodwork at the marquetry
Marvel at the array of goods at the Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Walk along the beautiful fishing port and through the intricate medina
Visit the great Moulay El-Hassan Square and the Grand Mosque
Admire the city’s famous woodwork at the marquetry
Marvel at the array of goods at the Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech will begin with a drive along the Haouz plains to Chichaoua village where you will stop for a cup of coffee before you continue to Sidi Mokhtar. On your way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you might spot some goats climbing the trees.
You can visit a local ladies’ cooperative and learn how some fine cosmetic products are locally made out of the rich Argan oil. To watch how the Argan oil is extracted (also called the liquid gold, or Moroccan oil).
Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
The ancient city of Essaouira, discovered by the Phoenicians, conquered by the Romans, and ruled by the Portuguese, is a perfect place for a day trip from the sticky heat of Marrakech. Get picked up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech, and travel comfortably to Essaouira, where you will embark on your own leisurely tour of the city. Formerly known by its Portuguese name, Mogador, Essaouira is reminiscent of an age when Spain, Portugal and England struggled to control the coasts. Explore the rich history of this fascinating city as you weave your way through its maze-line medina and walk along the ramparts that surround the city. Visit the great Moulay El-Hassan Square, stop in at the Grand Mosque, and walk along Siaghine Alley, stopping at a terrace of the north Bastion to admire the fine woodwork that Essaouira has become known for at the marquetry.
