Marrakech Trip Overview
One day excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira – a coastal town (approx 2h45 minutes driving from Marrakech) providing an excellent opportunity to relax on the beach. The old Medina of Essaouira is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site; it combines history and culture with modern cafes and restaurants.
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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
One day excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira – a coastal town (approx 2h45 minutes driving from Marrakech) providing an excellent opportunity to relax on the beach. The old Medina of Essaouira is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site; it combines history and culture with modern cafes and restaurants.
Stop At: Le Val d’Argan, Route de Casablanca, Ounagha 44133 Morocco
Departure around 08H00 from your accommodation, travel in a comfortable and air conditioned minibus/4WD with an experienced English speaking driver about 2 hours driving you will be in the forest of argan trees where the goats climb the argan trees to eat the fruits what an amazing and funny view a quick stop to take pictures.(OPTIONAL VISIT of the Argan women cooperative Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.) that is endemic to Morocco. argan oil is used to dip bread in at breakfast or to drizzle on couscous or pasta. It is also used for cosmetic purposes. 45 minutes more driving you will arrive to Essaouira. It’s famous of fresh seafood, and free time to explore it by your own pace.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late 18th century fortified town .built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in North Africa context .since its foundation, it has been major international trading seaport linking morocco and its Saharan hinterland with European and the rest of the world.
About two hours we will be in the middle of the Argan forest, arriving at the local women’s cooperative traditional of Argan oil. Product that Morocco has international monopoly. Visit the cooperative that allows you to attend the Manuel extraction of oil by village women.
Continue to Essaouira take photos at the entrance of the city on a panoramic location, overlooking the entire city. Free Visit the remnants of Portuguese port, medina the souks, swimming at the beach, back to Marrakech at the end of the day.
Duration: 5 hours
