Explore the Heritage City of Essaouira
Depart around 8 am and travel through the vast and breathtaking Moroccan landscape to Essaouira.
Along the way, see a few scattered villages and camels, sheep, and goats grazing in the countryside. The vegetation then changes to argan trees, which only grow in the wild and provide berries for local goats to eat.
Stop for an argan oil tasting at a small cooperative run by local women, where the oil is extracted from the trees. This multipurpose oil is very famous for its uses in cooking as well as cosmetics.
Take in a panoramic view of Essaouira, a charming and artistic blue-and-white town.
Stroll along the quays, where you can watch fishermen unloading their catch of the day and fishing boats coming back to shore. You can also enjoy lunch at any good restaurant near the port and dine on fresh fish and other seafood.
Explore the historic ramparts and visit the medina, full of local artists selling their crafts made of thuya wood. The ramparts will give you an insight into how this old seaport village was armed against the threat of invasion.
Arrive at Parquetry, a traditional specialty of Essaouira. Another beautiful attraction of the region is its tranquil beach, where you could easily spend a relaxing and peaceful afternoon.
