Day Trip To Essaouira & The Ancient Mogador City From Marrakech

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 Escape the city and discover the flavors of the Moroccan coast on this gourmet Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakec, Essaouira is one of the one-day tours. It is formerly Mogador, it reminds us of the moment when Spain, Portugal and England fought to keep control on its coasts. Essaouira is located on the west coast of the Atlantic of Morocco. In which the director and actor Orson Welles filmed his film “Othello”.
•  Essaouira is a city of culture and has many small art galleries.
•  Essaouira is located on the west coast of the Atlantic of Morocco.
•  Escape the city and discover the flavors of the Moroccan coast on this gourmet

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Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours



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 Escape the city and discover the flavors of the Moroccan coast on this gourmet Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakec, Essaouira is one of the one-day tours. It is formerly Mogador, it reminds us of the moment when Spain, Portugal and England fought to keep control on its coasts. Essaouira is located on the west coast of the Atlantic of Morocco. In which the director and actor Orson Welles filmed his film “Othello”.
•  Essaouira is a city of culture and has many small art galleries.
•  Essaouira is located on the west coast of the Atlantic of Morocco.
•  Escape the city and discover the flavors of the Moroccan coast on this gourmet
Stop At: Medina of Essaouira, Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco

Whether family with children or friends, sports or less sport this day trip will delight you. it is perfect for those who want to discover the splendor of the High Atlas and discover the simple way of life of the Berbers. 

Departure from Marrakech at 8 Am, heading in the direction of Chichaua, with a short stop in Sidi Al Mokhtar. You will pass by many argan tree plantations on the journey and you will stop in a female coop producing the precious argan oil, giving you a chance to appreciate this crop that is unique to the area. Essaouira is an ancient port city on the Atlantic Coast, 112 miles (180 km) from Marrakech, and it is renowned for its excellent windsurfing and kite surfing beaches. 

It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and with about 70,000 inhabitants, the town is a well-loved destination both for locals and tourists. The walls that surround the old city are a reminder of the period of Portuguese occupation, and the Cornish of Essaouira is exquisitely beautiful. 

Another unique site is La Scala, which you will discover just minutes from a charming cafe that caters to lovers of Gnawa music. After lunch in a restaurant you will be able to discover the Medina famed for its multiple crafts like woodworking, inlay, leather, copper and Souiri crafts as well as fish and spice markets, bustling souks and relaxing cafes. After a full day spent enjoying these and other Essaouira treasures, you will head back to Marrakech around 7:30pm.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Essaouira Fishing Port, Essaouira 44000 Morocco

Whether family with children or friends, sports or less sport this day trip will delight you. it is perfect for those who want to discover the splendor of the High Atlas and discover the simple way of life of the Berbers. 

Departure from Marrakech at 8 Am, heading in the direction of Chichaua, with a short stop in Sidi Al Mokhtar. You will pass by many argan tree plantations on the journey and you will stop in a female coop producing the precious argan oil, giving you a chance to appreciate this crop that is unique to the area. Essaouira is an ancient port city on the Atlantic Coast, 112 miles (180 km) from Marrakech, and it is renowned for its excellent windsurfing and kite surfing beaches. 

It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and with about 70,000 inhabitants, the town is a well-loved destination both for locals and tourists. The walls that surround the old city are a reminder of the period of Portuguese occupation, and the Cornish of Essaouira is exquisitely beautiful. 

Another unique site is La Scala, which you will discover just minutes from a charming cafe that caters to lovers of Gnawa music. After lunch in a restaurant you will be able to discover the Medina famed for its multiple crafts like woodworking, inlay, leather, copper and Souiri crafts as well as fish and spice markets, bustling souks and relaxing cafes. After a full day spent enjoying these and other Essaouira treasures, you will head back to Marrakech around 7:30pm.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco

Whether family with children or friends, sports or less sport this day trip will delight you. it is perfect for those who want to discover the splendor of the High Atlas and discover the simple way of life of the Berbers. 

Departure from Marrakech at 8 Am, heading in the direction of Chichaua, with a short stop in Sidi Al Mokhtar. You will pass by many argan tree plantations on the journey and you will stop in a female coop producing the precious argan oil, giving you a chance to appreciate this crop that is unique to the area. Essaouira is an ancient port city on the Atlantic Coast, 112 miles (180 km) from Marrakech, and it is renowned for its excellent windsurfing and kite surfing beaches. 

It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and with about 70,000 inhabitants, the town is a well-loved destination both for locals and tourists. The walls that surround the old city are a reminder of the period of Portuguese occupation, and the Cornish of Essaouira is exquisitely beautiful. 

Another unique site is La Scala, which you will discover just minutes from a charming cafe that caters to lovers of Gnawa music. After lunch in a restaurant you will be able to discover the Medina famed for its multiple crafts like woodworking, inlay, leather, copper and Souiri crafts as well as fish and spice markets, bustling souks and relaxing cafes. After a full day spent enjoying these and other Essaouira treasures, you will head back to Marrakech around 7:30pm.

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