Morocco · City Tours

Full-Day Essaouira Highlights Tour with Ramparts and Skala de La Kasbah

1 Day Round trip from Essaouira Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness goats climbing Argan trees to munch on their leaves and berries
02 Discover the ancient ramparts, the port with its fishermen, and the carpentry center
03 Explore the colourful souks and shop for local goods
04 Visit the Skala de La Kasbah, built in 1765 by the French architect Théodore Cornut

Explore Essaouira, a masterpiece of a late 18th-century fortified town built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Discover the ancient ramparts, the port with its fishermen, the carpentry center, and the colourful souks, and witness goats climbing Argan trees to munch on their leaves and berries. Visit the Skala de La Kasbah, built in 1765 by the French architect Théodore Cornut, and shop for local goods in this historic coastal city.

Essaouira, the most ancient Portuguese fishing village in Morocco, was founded by the Romans as a purple port.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Essaouira

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Essaouira Ramparts, Souks and Coastal Heritage

Essaouira, the most ancient Portuguese fishing village in Morocco, was founded by the Romans as a purple port. The great king Mohamed ben Abdel Allah rebuilt the city during the 18th century and gave it a Moorish essence.
Get a good opportunity to see goats climbing Argan trees to munch on their leaves and berries.
Visit the ancient ramparts, the port with its fishermen, souks, the carpentry center, and the Skala de La Kasbah, built in 1765 by the French architect Théodore Cornut.
Drive back to Marrakech.