Follow in the footsteps of Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix and visit Essaouira
Essaouira day Trip
Follow in the footsteps of Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix and visit Essaouira on Morocco’s southern coast. It is a picture-perfect coastal town with blinding whitewashed walls and rolling Atlantic breakers.
Obviously, stoned 60s rockers weren’t the primary influence on this town. The Berbers, Carthaginians, Portuguese, English, Bambaras, and Jewish all played their part.
The Medina is a Unesco World Heritage Site where local artisans create and sell their wares. The soft sandy beach is a world away from the manic of Marrakech and a great place to stretch those legs unhindered by touts and careless motorcyclists
Highlights Essaouira day trip
• The Medina of Essaouira was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage in Morocco in 2001
• Enjoy the peace and spirit of arts in the city of Essaouira.
• Visit the souks and shops of the ancient city
• Visit a cooperative where argan oil is extracted.
• Take a walk along the beach and the old port of Essaouira.
Your day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech will begin after breakfast with a Drive along the fertile plains of Haouz to the city of Chichaoua, where you will stop to have a coffee before continuing to Essaouira. On your way, you will cross the forest of argan trees, where you can see goats climbing trees. To see how argan is extracted, you can visit a local women's cooperative and understand how some natural cosmetics are made locally from the virtuous argan seed. Afterward, we will continue to Essaouira. On your arrival, you will explore the beautiful city with your guide. Then, go to discover the fishing port of Essaouira. Cross the medina with its souks and traditional stalls and discover the art galleries and authentic woodwork workshops.
Explore the art of cedarwood inlay and enjoy the beautiful objects presented by craftsmen through the alleys of the medina. Visit the ramparts and gates of Essaouira, its Borj and military buildings as well as its two main fortifications: The Sqala of the Kasbah and the Sqala of the port. For fans of windsurfing or the Surf Kit, the climatic particularity of Essaouira and its geographical position have made it a strong point to practice these two sports, hence its appointment of "City of the wind".Do not miss, especially, admire a tagine Souiri or a superb fish dish (a specialty of Essaouira) in one of the restaurants on the sea.
A day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech is by far the most appreciated visit by our customers: many of them discover this hidden gem for the first time and immediately decide to come back for a short break in the calm and the hippie city of Essaouira. From experience, exploring Essaouira is simple: the inhabitants are very friendly, the medina is quite small (compared to other cities of Morocco) and its streets are in order. You certainly do not need a guide to go around the city. If you insist, your driver will help you hire a local guide to visit the city. In the late afternoon, return to Marrakech. Your day trip to Essaouira will end at your hotel.
