Hike Up a Hilltop Shrine
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Leaving the coastal charm of Essaouira behind, we venture inland into the rugged countryside, where few visitors ever tread. Along the way, we pause at an abandoned Kasbah, a once-fortified dwelling now standing quietly in the landscape, almost forgotten by time and tourism. Our path then leads us on a gentle hike to a hilltop shrine overlooking a serene lake and rolling hills scattered with ancient Argan trees. At the summit, we explore the shrine before settling beneath the shade of an Argan tree to enjoy a picnic lunch and traditional Moroccan tea, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the region. Discovering the surrounding region will allow you to gain insider knowledge of the history, memorable encounters with nature and a deeper understanding for history of Essaouira. This tour is for people that have an appreciation for hiking in nature and are interested in exploring local heritage.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
The return hike follows a different route, taking about 1.5 hours back to the transport, after which we journey back to Essaouira, enriched with stories, scenery, and memories from the hidden landscapes beyond the coast.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will be holding a sign with the name and logo at the meeting point
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Beyond Essaouira
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Essaouira
- Its from-price is 21% above the median of the 382 experiences we list in Essaouira.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Essaouira
Essaouira is a windswept Atlantic port in Morocco, a walled medina of blue boats, ramparts with old cannon and craftsmen working in thuya wood.
Essaouira was laid out in the 1760s under Sultan Mohammed III, who had a European engineer design a fortified port with a grid of streets inside high walls, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Skala de la Ville, a rampart lined with bronze and iron cannon, looks over the Atlantic, and the harbour below is crowded with blue fishing boats and screaming gulls. Orson Welles filmed scenes of Othello here.
Top-ranked sights in Essaouira: Essaouira Beach (Plage d'Essaouira).
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