Morocco · City Tours

1-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech with Medina and Beach Rides

1 Day Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Skala du Port, a squarish sea bastion by the Essaouira harbour
02 Admire the Medina of Essaouira, a late-18th-century fortified town
03 Explore Derb Lealouj, the Jewish district
04 Visit a Women's Co-operative to observe how Argan oil is made
05 Ride quads on the beach or enjoy a camel or Berber horse ride

Amuse yourself in this seaside city with beautiful coastline views of the Atlantic on this day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira. Stroll through the Medina, climb up Skala du Port for scenic views over the fishing port and the Ile de Mogador, and explore the jewellery souks and Derb Lealouj, the Jewish district. You will also see wood-crafts made from the Argan tree, visit a Women's Co-operative to observe the manufacturing process of Argan oil, and enjoy camel rides or quad biking on the beach.

Climb up to Scala du Port and get some picturesque views over the fishing port and the Ile de Mogador.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Essaouira

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Essaouira Medina, Port and Beach Experiences

Visit the port area to see the bronze cannon.
Take a stroll through the Medina and souks to explore woodworking shops dedicated to cedar and cedar sculptures.
Enjoy lunch with a seafood speciality.
Proceed to see the wood-crafts of the Argan tree, unique to this region. This highlights what you will live, see, and experience on this day trip excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira.
Visit the Women's Co-operative to observe the manufacturing process of Argan oil.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Medina of Essaouira.
Climb up to Scala du Port and get some picturesque views over the fishing port and the Ile de Mogador.
Jewellery lovers will be given varied choices at the jewellery souks here.
Proceed towards Mellah, or the Jewish district called Derb Lealouj.
Go to a handicrafts complex to see some great Moroccan handicrafts.
Ride quads on the beach.
Enjoy a camel or Berber horse ride.