Departure : Marrakech
Essaouira Day Trip, Pearl of the Atlantic
Argan trees and tree-climbing goats, argan cooperative, UNESCO medina, blue-boat harbour and free time by the ocean.
From€40/ person
The pearl of the Atlantic
Essaouira
Ramparts facing the ocean, a harbour of blue boats, a UNESCO-listed medina and trade winds: Essaouira is a gentle escape.
About Essaouira
Formerly Mogador, Essaouira charms with its bohemian atmosphere and white alleys with blue shutters. Its 18th-century fortified medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stroll along the harbour Skala, watch the fishermen return, taste freshly grilled fish and discover the thuya wood workshops. The beach, swept by the trade winds, is a renowned kitesurfing spot.
On the road from Marrakech, don’t miss the famous goats perched in argan trees and the women’s argan oil cooperatives.
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Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: What to See and Do in One Day
Driving time, an hour-by-hour plan, ramparts, the blue-boat harbour, the UNESCO medina and the beach: how to make the most of an Essaouira day trip from Marrakech.
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Marrakech to Essaouira: Coach, Taxi or Private Driver?
Coach, grand taxi, car hire or private transfer: every option to get from Marrakech to Essaouira compared (time, comfort, luggage, pick-up), with the best stops on the way.
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Essaouira Mogador Airport: Getting to the Medina, Diabat or Sidi Kaouki
A small airport, few taxis, a pedestrian medina: how to reach the Essaouira medina, Diabat, Sidi Kaouki or the kitesurf spots from the airport, and head straight to Marrakech or Agadir.
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