Morocco · City Tours

1-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech with Old Town and Beach

1 Day Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the skilled woodcarvers working along Rue de la Sqala
02 Explore Essaouira's Old Town with its medieval French and Portuguese architecture
03 Watch fishers bring in the fresh catch and boat builders shape traditional wooden craft
04 Visit a women's cooperative to see how argan oil is extracted for cosmetics and food
05 Enjoy a relaxing walk along the beach and visit Essaouira harbour

Go on a full-day tour to Essaouira and discover the skilled woodcarvers along Rue de la Sqala, where workshops line the street. Explore the Old Town with its medieval architecture, admire the blue-and-white whitewashed walls, and enjoy a relaxing walk along the beach. Along the way, see fishers bringing in the fresh catch, boat builders shaping traditional wooden craft, and women at a cooperative extracting argan oil used for cosmetics and food.

Go on a full-day tour to Essaouira and discover the skilled woodcarvers along Rue de la Sqala, where workshops line the street.

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, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Essaouira Old Town and Beach

Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Marrakech.
Start your Essaouira day trip from Marrakech and enjoy the natural surroundings on this excursion.
See fishers bringing in the fresh catch and boat builders shaping traditional wooden craft.
See how women at the cooperative work and extract oil from argan nuts. This oil is used to make cosmetics and food.
Take a stroll through the narrow streets, exploring ancient French and Portuguese architecture.
Enjoy the beach and visit the harbour.