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Essaouira Day Trip

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On this day trip from Marrakech, we'll visit Essaouira, The Pearl of the Atlantic, a city of fishermen where friendliness is the main virtue. 

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

If you're staying in the Medina, you'll need to go to the selected pickup point. If you're staying outside of the Medina, we'll pick you up at your hotel for free

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8.2
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Excellent 246 Travelers·33 reviews
  • StarStarStar
    May 4, 2025
    J

    June

    Spain

    Estuvo bien! El conductor muy amable y el trayecto fue rápido, solo paramos 15mins en la cooperativa de argan. El viaje incluye un guía a la llegada q...

    As a couple
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    February 9, 2025
    G

    Guenter Jaensch

    Augsburg, Germany

    I definitely recommend this excursion to Essaouira, which is a lovely town with a lot of atmosphere. Compared to Marrakesh it is much smaller, very re...

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    November 16, 2025
    C

    Cristina

    London, United Kingdom

    The experience was fantastic. The driver was very friendly and took us to an argan oil cooperative. The local guide was also lovely: he told us so muc...

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStar
    August 3, 2025
    E

    Edgar Iván Aragón López

    México City, Mexico

    It was basically the ride to the city. The thing that I enjoyed the most was the tour and to watch the city just after knowing the story behind it. Su...

    As a couple
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  • StarStarStarStar
    April 21, 2025
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    Andrew

    Spain

    A very good and knowledgeable guide. The town was interesting and beautiful/charming/picturesque.

    With friends
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    June 1, 2024
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    Teresa

    Wien, Austria

    Long trip, but….. It has been a very interesting tour thanks to the guide, an expert, who made the time and heat pass us by without us realizing it

    With friends
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    March 20, 2024
    M

    Marc

    Barcelona, Spain

    The guide only drives to the city and you meet with him after 5 hours to return. Car in perfect condition with A/C. Good music during the trip, we wer...

    As a couple
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    February 25, 2024
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    Edouard Solntsev

    Barcelona, Spain

    Moha was amazing guide! All perfect!!!

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    July 6, 2022
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    Laura

    Spain

    It was very interesting to learn about the history and traditions of this city.

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  • StarStarStarStar
    November 19, 2019
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    Steffen

    Roskilde, Denmark

    Fair price, a decent minivan and a friendly driver who was on time.

    As a couple
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Duration

Duration

11 hours.
Language

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.
Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop–off
  • Transport by minibus or bus
  • English–speaking driver
Not included

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Admission tickets
When to book

When to book

You can book up to 10 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
Accessibility

Accessibility

Yes, imperative to point out when the booking is made
Sustainability

Sustainability

All services meet our
Pets

Pets

Not allowed.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

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On this day trip from Marrakech, we'll visit Essaouira, The Pearl of the Atlantic, a city of fishermen where friendliness is the main virtue. 

Essaouira Day Trip

At the designated time, we'll pick you up in Marrakech and, leaving The Red City behind, we'll set off for the coast toward Essaouira, "The Pearl of the Atlantic."

Along the journey, which will last approximately 3 hours and have an English-speaking driver, we'll stop at a café so you can enjoy a drink or food on your own, and also stop at an argan oil co-op, one of the most sought-after products in this area in Morocco. 

After these stops, we'll arrive at Essaouira, where you'll have approximately 5 hours of free time to admire its fortifications, the fishing port, and the labyrinthine Medina, where you can bask in the atmosphere and the day-to-day life of its inhabitants. The town also boasts a seemingly unending beach, and it's recommended to try the delicious, freshly caught fish and seafood.

We also recommend exploring the souks of Essaouira, where you'll discover why this fascinating city on the Moroccan coast has captivated figures like Orson Welles or Jimi Hendrix.

Finally, we'll regroup in the center of Essaouira to set off back to the starting point in Marrakech, where we'll arrive 10.5 to 11 hours after pickup.

Pickup Points

If you're staying inside the Medina, you can choose, depending on availability, one of the following pickup points in Marrakech:

  • KFC Marrakech on Avenue Mohammed V
  • Moulay El Yazid Mosque on Rue de la Kasbah, 23
  • Collège Mohamed V on Rue el Gza
  • Collège Abdelmoumen on Avenue Bab El Khemis
  • Pharmacie Bab Doukkala next to Rue el Gza
  • Your hotel in Marrakech

If you're staying outside the Medina, we'll pick you up for free at your hotel or riad. If your hotel is on the outskirts, pickup will be an extra fee of 10EUR and 40EUR, depending on the distance.

Private Day Trip

If you want to enjoy an exclusive tour, you can reserve this private day trip from Marrakech.

Duration

Duration

11 hours.
Language

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.
Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop–off
  • Transport by minibus or bus
  • English–speaking driver
Not included

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Admission tickets
When to book

When to book

You can book up to 10 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
Accessibility

Accessibility

Yes, imperative to point out when the booking is made
Sustainability

Sustainability

All services meet our
Pets

Pets

Not allowed.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

If you're staying in the Medina, you'll need to go to the selected pickup point. If you're staying outside of the Medina, we'll pick you up at your hotel for free

8.2
Star
Excellent 246 Travelers·33 reviews
  • StarStarStar
    May 4, 2025
    J

    June

    Spain

    Estuvo bien! El conductor muy amable y el trayecto fue rápido, solo paramos 15mins en la cooperativa de argan. El viaje incluye un guía a la llegada q...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    February 9, 2025
    G

    Guenter Jaensch

    Augsburg, Germany

    I definitely recommend this excursion to Essaouira, which is a lovely town with a lot of atmosphere. Compared to Marrakesh it is much smaller, very re...

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    November 16, 2025
    C

    Cristina

    London, United Kingdom

    The experience was fantastic. The driver was very friendly and took us to an argan oil cooperative. The local guide was also lovely: he told us so muc...

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStar
    August 3, 2025
    E

    Edgar Iván Aragón López

    México City, Mexico

    It was basically the ride to the city. The thing that I enjoyed the most was the tour and to watch the city just after knowing the story behind it. Su...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStar
    April 21, 2025
    A

    Andrew

    Spain

    A very good and knowledgeable guide. The town was interesting and beautiful/charming/picturesque.

    With friends
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    June 1, 2024
    T

    Teresa

    Wien, Austria

    Long trip, but….. It has been a very interesting tour thanks to the guide, an expert, who made the time and heat pass us by without us realizing it

    With friends
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    March 20, 2024
    M

    Marc

    Barcelona, Spain

    The guide only drives to the city and you meet with him after 5 hours to return. Car in perfect condition with A/C. Good music during the trip, we wer...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    February 25, 2024
    E

    Edouard Solntsev

    Barcelona, Spain

    Moha was amazing guide! All perfect!!!

    With friends
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    July 6, 2022
    L

    Laura

    Spain

    It was very interesting to learn about the history and traditions of this city.

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStar
    November 19, 2019
    S

    Steffen

    Roskilde, Denmark

    Fair price, a decent minivan and a friendly driver who was on time.

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
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