Full-Day Essaouira Tour from Marrakech with Argan Forest and Medina

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cross the Argan trees forest and spot goats climbing the trees
• 02 Visit a local ladies' cooperative and watch Argan oil extraction
• 03 Explore Essaouira's harbour, Medina, Mellah, and historic fortifications
• 04 Enjoy a walk along the sandy beach of Mogador
• 05 Browse art galleries, souvenir shops, and thuya woodcraft shops in Essaouira

Take a full-day trip from Marrakech to the coastal city of Essaouira, travelling across the Haouz plains, through Chichaoua and Sidi Mokhtar, and past the Argan tree forest. Along the way, see goats climbing the Argan trees and visit a local ladies' cooperative to learn how cosmetic products are made from Argan oil. In Essaouira, explore the harbour, Portuguese fortifications, Medina, Mellah, Kasbah, art shops, and the sandy beach of Mogador at your own pace. This tour combines scenic countryside, local craftsmanship, and the relaxed charm of Morocco's Atlantic coast.

Along the way, see goats climbing the Argan trees and visit a local ladies' cooperative to learn how cosmetic products are made from Argan oil.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Essaouira

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to Essaouira and Mogador Beach

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech.

• Drive along the Haouz plains to Chichaoua village, where you will stop for a cup of coffee before continuing to Sidi Mokhtar.

• Cross the Argan trees forest, where you will spot some goats climbing the trees.

• Stop to take some photos before carrying on to Essaouira.

• Visit a local ladies' cooperative and learn how some fine cosmetic products are locally made from rich Argan oil.

• Watch how the Argan oil, also called

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from your hotel or the nearest car-accessible point to your riad in Marrakech

• A/C modern minibus (no more than 17 passengers) driven by an English-speaking Essaouira driver

• Drop-off at your hotel or Marrakech city centre

• English-speaking Essaouira tour guide

What's Not Included

• Lunch and beverages

Know before you go

• Essaouira might be windy and cold, even when Marrakech is extremely hot.
• People looking after goats climbing Argan trees expect a tip from you when taking photos.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marrakech, Morocco

Tour start

Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.