Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech

Escape the hectic city of Marrakech by including the popular Essaouira day trip from Marrakech in your travel plans.

Stop by the Argan trees and learn how the process of extraction takes place. Meander around the UNESCO-listed Medina while visiting its landmarks including the fishing port, the Skalas (bastions), the fish market before stretching your legs by the sandy beach of the Atlantic.

We invite you to a look at the Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech or the cultural Ait Benhaddou day trip from Marrakech.

The Marrakech to Essaouira day trip can start at 08:30 when your driver picks you up from your accommodation in Marrakech. You will drive through the surrounding farms crossing the strategic city of Chichaoua. 

Later, the unique Argan trees will become noticeable to you before spotting goats climbing the trees, which is a unique sight. You may want to include a visit to a local Argan cooperative where you can learn about how the process of extracting the Argan oil from the seeds using traditional techniques.

Arrive in Essaouira and begin a self-tour around the traditional fishing port, then get into the UNESCO-listed Medina with its fortified walls that date back to the 18th century when Sultan Mohammed V decided to move the capital from Fes to Essaouira. Visit the local fish market and enjoy a nice lunch by the sea before stretching your legs by the sandy beach of the Atlantic that keeps attracting surfers from all over the world.

In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Marrakech.

• Pick up at the hotel, Riad, airport, or wherever you want.
• A professional driver.

– Extras.
– Lunch
– Drinks