Day Trips

From Marrakesh: Essaouira Full Day Trip

Duration

10 hrs

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

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

4.8/5(13)

Veronica P

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A perfectly organized tour. The guide and the driver—two fantastic people—were very knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of all the guests. Essaouira is a wonderful city.

Carlos E

Group

Verified booking

Mar 2026

The tour is good price for bringing you to Essaouira, BUT there are some things I didnt like: 1. The stop at the Argal Factory is only a an overpriced store where You buy industrial products labeled as tradicional homemade. This hour could be used as extra time in the city. 2. The "coffe stops" are done in the most expensive rest area of the.country. They have a nice garden and some animals to see though. 3. You only spend 4h in Essaouira which is not specified anywhere, but you can figure out if you look up in google maps. The guide was nice

Journey from Marrakesh 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.

Full-day trip to Essaouira

Round-trip transfers with hotel/riad pickup and drop-off

An AC minibus with WIFI

English, Spanish, French, and Arabic-speaking driver

Visit to the women's cooperative

Self-guided exploration

Lunch (at an additional cost)

Tips

A live guide

MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Start point
Marrakesh
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2 hr 30 min by a/c minibus
181 km
1. Cooperative D'Argan Marjana
30 min
Visit an argan oil cooperative and watch a live demonstration of traditional oil-making techniques by local women.
20 min by a/c minibus
22 km
2. Essaouira
5 hr
4 attractions
2 hr 30 min by a/c minibus
182 km
End point
Marrakesh
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

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What our guests say
Veronica P
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A perfectly organized tour. The guide and the driver—two fantastic people—were very knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of all the guests. Essaouira is a wonderful city.
Stefania C
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything was very well organized. The transfer times were perfect. We stopped in Essaouira for 4 hours. The guide provided accurate information. Highly recommended.
Dung T
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Everything went very well, and we had a great time in Essaouira. The driver and the guide did a great job. Today we went to Ourika again with you. Thank you.
Carlos E
Group
Verified booking
Mar 2026
The tour is good price for bringing you to Essaouira, BUT there are some things I didnt like: 1. The stop at the Argal Factory is only a an overpriced store where You buy industrial products labeled as tradicional homemade. This hour could be used as extra time in the city. 2. The "coffe stops" are done in the most expensive rest area of the.country. They have a nice garden and some animals to see though. 3. You only spend 4h in Essaouira which is not specified anywhere, but you can figure out if you look up in google maps. The guide was nice
Lesley C
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
A great day put with Aziz and his amazing driver - an experience not to be missed 😎

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 Marrakesh. 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 Marrakesh.

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

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.