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From Marrakech: Essaouira & Atlantic Coast Full-Day Trip

4.881 reviewsDay trips

  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 4 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover the laid-back charm of Essaouira on a full-day escape from Marrakech. Choose between a guided walking tour or free time to explore at your own pace. Wander the UNESCO-listed medina, visit the bustling fishing port, stroll along the Atlantic beach, and stop at a traditional argan oil cooperative. Combining history, culture, coastal scenery, and local craftsmanship, this experience is the perfect getaway from the city.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local guide (if option selected)
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned van with onboard Wi-Fi
  • Free time/self-guided exploration
  • Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Professional driver

What's not

  • Lunch and beverages

Itinerary

  1. Meet your driver at your selected hotel or riad in Marrakech and begin your full-day journey to Essaouira.

    2 h

  2. Discover how traditional argan oil is produced and browse locally made culinary and cosmetic products.

    20 min

  3. Explore the medina of Essaouira at your own pace, discovering its narrow streets, artisan shops, and traditional atmosphere. self guided to the Skala du Port and bastion southeast of the medina.

    3 h

  4. Relax or walk along the long Atlantic beach, known for its strong winds and surfing atmosphere

    45 min

  5. Watch local fishermen selling their fresh catch and experience the traditional harbor life

    30 min

  6. Relax on the return drive before being dropped off at your original pickup location in Marrakech.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Wait at the main entrance of Hôtel Tazi. Your driver will meet you there. The exact pickup time, driver contact, and vehicle details will be shared with you the day before your tour.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 17 travellers
Operated by
Ando Travel SARL
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Choose between Guided, or Self-Guided options. Inclusions vary by option, please review your selected package before booking.
  • The Self-Guided option includes transportation and free time only. Guide and lunch are not included.
  • Lunch is available locally for approximately €15–€20. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals can be accommodated.
  • Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech is included. For locations inside the Medina that are not vehicle accessible, a nearby meeting point (5–10 minutes' walk) will be arranged.
  • Pickup details and the exact meeting time will be confirmed the day before your tour. Please provide your accommodation details and a reachable WhatsApp number when booking.

How it compares in Marrakech

  • Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 1647 day trips we list in Marrakech.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 113 of 1647.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Marrakech

At the foot of the Atlas Mountains, red-walled Marrakech is famed for its maze-like medina, lively main square and tranquil riads and gardens.

Jemaa el-Fnaa, the great square at the centre of the medina, changes character through the day, from juice sellers and snake charmers in the morning to smoke-wreathed food stalls and musicians after dark. The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque rises nearby as the city's landmark, and the souks spread north in a warren of lanes selling leather, lanterns, carpets and spices.

Top-ranked sights in Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Tizi-n'Tichka Pass, Jemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna).

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