Small Essaouira visit from Marrakech

Take a trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

From Marrakech , you will be able to take a vivid walk away from the noise and fury of the pink city, namely the delicious blue and white city of Essaouira .

An unpleasant trip

Starting for the Atlantic Coast, you will go to the main city of the region, namely Essaouira, the city-pirate . Accompanied by your guide, you will be able to discover the thousand and a treasures that this city holds as its world-renowned fishing port, its medina, its souks but also an argan oil cooperative.

While in the middle of the day, you will take a lunch break during your free time in one of the crowded and lively streets of Essaouira, you will have the opportunity to visit the jewellers’ quarter that make the city famous, especially for their silver jewellery coming from Mount Toubkal.

Essaouira l’oasis

Far from the tumult of Marrakech, Essaouira appears as an oasis; His discovery will enchant you and relax. You leave your hotel in Marrakech at about 8 a.m. and drive into the country's amazing countryside, crossing small villages where sheep, goats and camels walk and live peacefully.

The impression of living in a dream or as if time stopped the time of a trip to the ocean.

What to see in Essaouira?

Going to Essaouira is taking a breath of fresh air while walking on the beach, discovering the fort in the distance but also its famous fishing port with its boats of bright colors where you should not miss the sale of sardines to the cried.

Discover historic citadel , visit the ramparts with its local shops and craftsmen who will have the heart to share their passion and art.

In addition to the marquetry which is the specialty of Essaouira, the visit of the argan oil factory is a tasty moment: this cooperative is traditionally held by women who will make you discover all the possibilities of using the famous oil, between cuisine and cosmetics.

There is also the palace of Bahia which was the magnificent residence of the pacha Ba Ahmed where he lived with his 4 women and a harem composed of 24 concubines.

Essaouira also owns “Sa” Koutoubia, imposing with its minaret which dominates the city but which cannot be visited from the inside. The city is also known for its huge and fantastic doors that surrounded and protected the city from invasions.

Do not forget to set up, during your lunch break, in one of the city’s small, refined restaurants, taste fish, taste pastry and take the time to enjoy this oceanic break.

The duration of this trip from Marrakech is about 11 hours and the fare includes the trip to Essaouira, the visit of the cooperative, the services and comments of a professional guide and the transport by car from and to your hotel in Marrakech.

Main photo credit: Flickr – Jean-Marc Astesana