Day Trips

From Marrakech: Essaouira Full Day Trip

Entrance to the medina in Marrakech, Morocco, featuring traditional archway and bustling street scene.

Essaouira street scene with blue doors and whitewashed buildings, Morocco.

View of the women extracting oil in Argan cooperative in Essaouira

Whisk yourself away from Marrakech to the port town of Essaouira for a day of sightseeing and shopping with access to round-trip hotel transfers.

Highlights

Journey from Marrakech to Essaouira for the day with a professional driver at the helm and seamless round-trip hotel transfers for a stress-free trip.
Marvel at the whitewashed buildings with blue doors and stroll the winding narrow streets of the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop at a women’s argan cooperative to see how the oil is made from scratch, from grinding the kernels to pressing them to extract the oil.
Spot the old bronze cannons on the Ramparts and go on a shopping spree at the vibrant jewelry and textile souks in the markets.
Fun fact: The Medina in Essaouira features in Orson Welles’ 1951 film Othello and the famous tv series Game of Thrones.

Inclusions

Full-day trip to Essaouira
Round-trip hotel transfers
English, Spanish, French, and Arabic-speaking driver
AC car

Exclusions

Lunch (at an additional cost)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

A day trip to a charming coastal town

If you are looking to destress without spending too much, then get away to the picturesque coastal town of Essaouira on a day trip from Marrakech. Your trip starts with a hassle-free pickup from your hotel in a comfortable AC car. As you drive towards Essaouira, check out the olive groves and argan forests lining the roads, preparing you for the adventure to come.

Shopping, sightseeing, and relaxing

Once you reach Essaouira, you have some free time in hand to explore the town as you see fit. Walk through the winding alleys and visit the vibrant art galleries at the Medina. Shop for some trinkets, textiles, and spices at the souks lining the town square. Visit an argan oil cooperative where you can see a live demonstration of argan oil made from scratch. Take some recommendations from your driver and have lunch at one of the local restaurants. Take a stroll on the yellow sandy beaches of Essouira before heading back to Marrakech.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to beat the heat.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Facilities: Free Wi-Fi

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This is applicable to all hotels in Marrakesh.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.