Essaouira Full-Day Excursion from Marrakech: A Self-Guided Tour to the Laid-Back Seaside Resort
4.8
71 Ratings
Marrakech

Discover the relaxed beach town of Essaouira in your own time through a self-guided journey, complete with back-and-forth transport from Marrakech. Take in the breathtaking sights of the Atlantic from the Skala du Port and its fortifications. Savour the freshly caught seafood at the waterfront.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Essaouira Ramparts - Explore the laid-back town of Essaouira at your own pace
  • Medina of Essaouira - Visit an argan oil co-operative en route back to Marrakech
What's Included
  • English-speaking driver
  • Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech
  • Air-conditioned minibus transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
Additional Information
  • If you wish to hire a local guide in Essaouira, your English-speaking driver will be happy to recommend one
Location
مرآب باب تغزوت
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(71 Ratings)
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Trek48709293028
May 20, 2024
Day trip to Essaouria - The trip was amazing . Houssien is a good and steady driver and guide. He made sure we were comfortable all the way . We had some stops along the way for some sight seeing. Xx’s I would choose Ando travel all over again .
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Rhysm174
May 6, 2024
Great option if you want to unwind - If you're tiring of the mania of Marrakech, Essaouira is a great place to slow down, take in the sights, and relax in the sea air. A very pretty town, its white-and-blue buildings bring Greece to mind, although the Medina still has all the life and colour that you would expect of Morocco. You're free to wander at your leisure, which is perfect for those of us who are not generally eager for guided tours. However, official guides do hover around the main square if you would like to take them up on their services. The journey is pretty easy along mostly dead-straight roads. Rest stop each way, as well as a visit to an Argan Oil Cooperative, which seem to be almost unavoidable when booking excursions from Marrakech. The visit was quite brief and pleasant, however, and the saleswomen were not at all pushy.
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Andreabp501uc
Mar 31, 2024
Good experience. - Very good experience with our guide Abdelaali. Punctual and correct. The experience in Essaouira was wonderful. Thank you!!
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Z4281vegabrielm
Mar 9, 2024
Amazing!! - It was amazing trip!! Very beuatiful city! The driver Abderrahman is very inteligent, nice and good driver. Unforgettable experience.
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649gabrielec
Mar 3, 2024
Discover Essaouira - Very beautiful tour and our tour operator Agouim tour houussein was perfect and very precise!! We lived a wonderful experience at Essaouira enjoying the sea its flavors
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Roam63783683760
Jan 29, 2024
Beautiful, safe and cared for - Very nice ride, very comfortable, very good treatment. Our guide spoke Spanish very well, very attentive and professional. He made an effort to integrate the group, concerned at all times about our needs. Recommended 100%.
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Mariel
Oct 29, 2023
Beautiful day - Excursion, with families and friends, which went very well. Omar, our driver, was perfect! This coastal town, there is a 3 hour drive to get there from Marrakech, is magnificent.
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Olivierpw9743nl
Oct 28, 2023
Magnificent city - Change of atmosphere, beautiful seaside discovery. The town is charming and quiet, don't forget to visit the fish souk. All this accompanied by our top driver Omar
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Annickce7264cg
Oct 29, 2023
Beautiful getaway to the ocean - A very beautiful day by the ocean and in a pleasant Medina A big thank you to Omar for listening
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Brett_e
Sep 27, 2023
Beautiful and stunning. - This is a fantastic trip. But please note this is a very long day. We left out hotel at 7:45 which seemed early as we waited on the bus for 1 hour and 15 minutes before it left. When we got there it is really visually amazing. It is very different from the hustle and bustle of Marakesh. A much more relaxed way of life. We then had time for shopping and to walk through the sea bare foot. We then returned to our Hotel at 21:00. So be prepared for a very long day and take some food as the excursion tells you you return at 19:30 which is not the case in our experience. Overall a great day out and would recommend.
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