Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech
Contact us for pricing — we tailor every booking.
Trade the red walls of Marrakech for the Atlantic blue of Essaouira: a UNESCO medina, ochre ramparts, fishing port and the Gnaoua music heritage — about 160 km / 2h drive each way.
Full description
An easy full-day escape from Marrakech to the Atlantic coast. Drive about two hours (around 160 km) through argan country to UNESCO-listed Essaouira: explore the ochre ramparts, Place Moulay El Hassan, the souks and the working fishing port, lunch on fresh seafood, then walk the long crescent beach before heading back to Marrakech.
An easy full-day escape from Marrakech to the Atlantic coast. Drive about two hours (around 160 km) through argan country to UNESCO-listed Essaouira: explore the ochre ramparts, Place Moulay El Hassan, the souks and the working fishing port, lunch on fresh seafood, then walk the long crescent beach before heading back to Marrakech.
About this activity
1 Day
Group
Essaouira
English, Francais
Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage medina
Ochre ramparts & Atlantic views
Place Moulay El Hassan & souks
Working fishing port
Long crescent beach
Gnaoua music heritage
What's included
Air-conditioned vehicle and driver
English/French/Spanish-speaking driver
Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation
Fuel and bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle and driver
English/French/Spanish-speaking driver
Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation
Fuel and bottled water
What's not included
Lunch
Drinks
Tips
Personal items
Lunch
Drinks
Tips
Personal items
Your experience step by step
Pickup in Marrakech
Time: 08:30
Pickup at your Marrakech hotel or riad in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Drive to Essaouira
Time: 08:30 – 10:30
About 2 hours (around 160 km) through argan-tree country, with a possible stop at a women's argan oil cooperative.
Essaouira: medina, port & beach
Time: 10:30 – 16:30
Walk the ochre ramparts, Place Moulay El Hassan, the souks and the fishing port. Free time for a seafood lunch and a stroll along the long crescent beach.
Return to Marrakech
Time: 16:30 – 18:30
Drive back to Marrakech. Drop-off at your accommodation.
Pickup in Marrakech
Time: 08:30
Pickup at your Marrakech hotel or riad in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Drive to Essaouira
Time: 08:30 – 10:30
About 2 hours (around 160 km) through argan-tree country, with a possible stop at a women's argan oil cooperative.
Essaouira: medina, port & beach
Time: 10:30 – 16:30
Walk the ochre ramparts, Place Moulay El Hassan, the souks and the fishing port. Free time for a seafood lunch and a stroll along the long crescent beach.
Return to Marrakech
Time: 16:30 – 18:30
Drive back to Marrakech. Drop-off at your accommodation.
Contact us for pricing — we tailor every booking.