Top Essaouira Overnight Tours

You don’t need to venture deep into the Sahara for a classic Moroccan desert experience—instead, this small-group, overnight tour from Essaouira offers an accessible introduction to Morocco’s Berber culture. Following afternoon pickup at your hotel, transfer to Diabat: a beach famed for its wild, coastal scenery. Go for a multi-hour camel ride and spot dunes and fishing villages as you go. In the evening, enjoy tea and dinner in a Berber-style camp before an overnight stay. The next day, return to Essaouira.

Experience the coastal beauty of Essaouira and learn new skills at the same time with this fun and beginner-friendly surfing lesson. To make the experience as hassle-free as possible, pickup is included, as well as wetsuit rental, shower facilities, and even photos of your experience. During the lesson, learn special warm-up exercises, and receive guidance on the fundamentals of surfing—such as how to take off, catch waves, and stand up.

Get onto the beaches and into the argan forest on a quad bike in this approximately three hour tour of Essaouira. Your guide will show you where to go, so follow along and enjoy. You'll also stop by the ruins of the Sultan's Palace and Portuguese Borj, and also ride through the Cap Sim dunes, over wild beaches, and maybe see some cows and camels along the way.

An impressive day on a quad bike, with plenty of unspoiled nature, otherwise inaccessible places and historical sites to marvel at and an oriental night in the Berber tent. This tour is suitable for the whole family. The tour can be customised according to the abilities and wishes of the participants. Before you set off, we will help you choose the right helmet and there will be a short test ride to try out the quad bike and get a few valuable tips. The tour starts in Diabat and leads to the beach, through the Omar dunes, further south to Cap Sim and you will stop for lunch. Another few hours on the Quad and on to the vicinity of Sidi Kaouki you fill arrive at about 16:00 in our Berbercamp where our chef is already preparing a delicious menu. The evening ends around the campfire and the next morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast before the return journey by car. You will be back at Essaouira at about 10am the next day.

This one-day ride is suitable for both advanced and less experienced riders. On our well-trained Berber-Arabian horses you will have the opportunity to get to know the typical flora and fauna of the region. The route leads through very different landscapes: along the endless beach, over desert-like dunes and through the forest. You will spend the evening and night in a typical Berber tent camp. Our cook will serve you freshly prepared meals. And before going to sleep, you can relax by the campfire and admire the starry sky.

Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dazzling medina, but exploring independently means missing out on valuable information. Discover the city in real depth on this 3-in-1 tour that covers the historic fortifications, the city’s food traditions, and its modern nightlife with a tour guide. Savor fresh seafood, eat pastries from the city’s oldest bakery, explore traditional herbal medicine, and more.

This circuit can be customized according to the desire of the participants (at least 2), you can enjoy your experience as a nomad in a natural semi-desert in some places and desert in others.