2-Day Essaouira City Tour from Agadir with Medina and Port Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Essaouira's old medina, shopping streets, and souks
• 02 Visit landmarks such as Scala, the old harbour, the Jewish Quarter, and art galleries
• 03 Walk along Essaouira beach with the possibility of a camel ride
• 04 Enjoy a fish lunch at the old port of Essaouira
• 05 Stop to photograph goats climbing argan trees and visit an argan oil factory

Get to know Essaouira's unique history, culture, and heritage on this 2-day tour from Agadir. During the drive, we stop to photograph the goats climbing argan trees and visit an argan factory producing argan oil. In Essaouira, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the old harbour, old Portuguese fortress, old medina, markets and souks, and a walk along Essaouira beach.

The Medina of Essaouira offers beautiful colours in the middle of its small shopping streets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Essaouira, Agadir

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Agadir to Essaouira via Taghazout

• After breakfast, we will drive from Agadir to Essaouira. While in Essaouira, we will explore the city and visit the following attractions:
  • The Medina of Essaouira offers beautiful colours in the middle of its small shopping streets. The Moroccan-Portuguese style, the Great Mosque, patios, coffee shops, and souks will all be part of your visual pleasure.
  • Visit the souk within the medina. In the middle of the narrow streets is Souk Jdid (new market), divided into four large markets at the crossing of two main streets.
  • Enjoy a gallery walk, as Essaouira is a city of artists and painters are numerous.
  • Visit the walls of the Scala and the Kasbah. Essaouira was built with walls that served as a defence against enemies.
  • Visit Essaouira port, located at the foot of the walls. The lively atmosphere is still present, and you will see trawlers unloading their fish in the port. You will enjoy a fish lunch at the port or in a local restaurant. After lunch, you can enjoy a drink on a terrace, take a walk on Essaouira beach, ride a camel, or go for a quad biking adventure.

2

Day 02

Free Time in Essaouira and Return to Agadir

• After breakfast at your hotel, you will have free time to explore Essaouira and the city further if you want to buy some souvenirs.
• In the afternoon, we will drive back to Agadir through the argan forest of Tmanar and Taghazout Bay.
• Arrive in Agadir and check in to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4 x 4 or minivan with a professional driver/guide (fuel included)
• 1 night in a hotel or riad
• Half-board accommodation
• Entrance fees to Kasbahs

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Drinks
• Tips
• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Camel ride or quad biking is available at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Agadir, Maroc

Tour start

Agadir 80000, Maroc

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.