ESSAOUIRA

The full-day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira starts when our driver picks you up from your Riad in Marrakech and drives you to Mogadore. We make first stop for a cup of coffee after you reach the village of Chichaoua, which is located exactly halfway along the route and then continue on with your journey. As we get closer to Essaouira, you will go through a forest full of argan trees and might see some goats climbing up the branches of the trees. We will have a stop to take some pictures. On our way, we will pause at a women's cooperative to watch some of the local ladies make Argan oil in a live demonstration. Once we arrive at Essaouira, you will have free time to explore the beautiful city at leisure. First, you get the opportunity to explore the harbor, which is home to an old fishing port as well as defenses built by the Portuguese. There are still cannons that date back to the Middle Ages that are lined up in order and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Then, walk through the medina (the old city), a well-preserved fortification dating back to the 18th century. The major landmark of the Medina is La Scala, which was built to stave off foreign invasions from the sea. And continue to Bab Laalouj (one of Essaouira's main gates) leads to the Mellah (the old Jewish district). Inside the medina, you will find many art and souvenir shops, and Thuya wood craft shops also galleries are aligned in order. If you like beaches, you may take a walk or ride a camel along Mogador's sandy beach. After a full day of visiting this gorgeous Moroccan Atlantic pearl in an amusing and adventurous atmosphere, with a lot of memories and experiences that will stick with you for the rest of your life, we will drive back to Marrakech and drop you off at your accommodation.