Morocco · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Essaouira Shore Excursion with Medina and Argan Oil Visit

1 Day Round trip from Essaouira Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the vibrant old town of Medina of Essaouira, a World Heritage Site
02 See the old brass cannons lining the sea-front walls and ramparts
03 Stop at a women's cooperative to see how argan oil is extracted
04 Enjoy views of the North Atlantic Ocean and Essaouira's coastal scenery

Make a quick visit to the port city of Essaouira near Marrakech and enjoy a fun beach day. See the fortified old city, a World Heritage Site, and visit the unique argan oil manufacturing factory. Taste the life and food of the city on this short trip.

See the argan trees, where small goats clamber up the low branches and feed themselves.

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

City Essaouira

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey to Essaouira and Explore the Medina

Pick-up from the hotel at 8:00 am.
Make your way across the stunning landscapes of the R 207 route to the coast.
See the argan trees, where small goats clamber up the low branches and feed themselves.
Stop at a women's cooperative where argan oil is produced, and see how the oil is extracted from the kernels of the tree.
Discover the vast expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Explore the vibrant old town of the Medina, a World Heritage Site.
Discover the old brass cannons that line the walls and ramparts to protect the sea-front from invasions.
Visit several modern cafes and restaurants in the port city.

Return to the hotel.