Best shared day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Walk the narrow streets of a historic, seaside medina on a full-day tour from Marrakech to Essaouira that takes care of round-trip transport, leaving you free to enjoy an independent day of exploring. You won’t be limited by a fixed group itinerary, so you can head to the colorful fishermen’s marina, browse a colorful market, take a stroll on the beach, or simply relax in one of Essaouira’s atmospheric cafes.

Pre-booked transport ensures a stress-free, early departure
Travel in a climate-controlled minibus to say cool and comfortable
Get tips on where to eat, drink, and discover in Marrakech
Convenient pickup and drop-off at Marrakech accommodations

What's Included

Pickup & drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
Transportation in modern and air-conditioned minibus, driver speaking English.
Visite coopérative argan oil

Lunch and Drinks
Optional guide

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please provide the name of your hotel or riad for the pick-up location. If your riad is not accessible by car, the pick-up point will be the parking area near your riad.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Essaouira Fishing Port

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Medina of Essaouira

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Riad Flamme d'Orient & Spa (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.7

based on 15 reviews

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Great Value!

Farah_T, Nov 2023

Our day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech was an incredible experience. I initially had reservations, but I'm so glad I booked it. Communication with the organisers on viator to arrange the pick-up time and location ensured a stress-free start to the day (make sure you message them the day before to confirm pick up time and give them your contact details). We were picked up in a small van at the agreed meeting point and later transferred to a larger van at Jamaa El Fna. Along the way, we made a convenient stop at a small restaurant for a restroom break, and later at a woman-owned argan oil factory. We received a warm welcome, had a guided tour, and got to sample some fantastic bread, argan oil, and honey. What I appreciated most was that there was no pressure to buy anything – a pleasant surprise. Although we didn't get to see the goats in the famous argan trees, the drive past that area was still enjoyable. Upon arrival in Essaouira around 1 pm, we had a generous 4 hours to explore. It turned out to be just the right amount of time to soak in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city. One of the best aspects of this trip was the incredible value it offered. It was far more cost-effective than using public transportation, considering the bus fare and taxi to and from the bus stop. Despite my initial reservations, I'm really pleased that I booked this day trip!

Response from Host, May 2024

It sounds like you had an absolutely fantastic day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech! We're thrilled to hear that your initial reservations were put to rest and that you thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Communication with the organizers beforehand certainly helped ensure a stress-free start to your day, and we're glad to hear that they were accommodating with pick-up arrangements. It's great to know that the stops along the way, including the restaurant and the argan oil factory, added to the overall experience without any pressure to make purchases. Even though you didn't get to see the goats in the argan trees, it's wonderful to hear that the scenic drive was still enjoyable. And having four generous hours to explore Essaouira allowed you to fully immerse yourself in the city's atmosphere and offerings. We're delighted that you found the trip to be such great value compared to other transportation options. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in the future!

Guias desprocupados

Teresa_B, Dec 2023

Un guia me viene a buscar al hotel, hasta ahi todo bien, pero nos deja a mi y a otras dos chicas dentro del coche, y perdemos el minibus a Essaouira. Luego el conductor (tambien abandonado por el guia) nos acerca bajo sus propios costes a una parada donde estaba el resto de grupo. Una pena de organizacion. No volvere a reservar con Viator…

Lo recomiendo, pero tomen sus tiempos

IraisRivera_R, Dec 2023

El tour en sí estuvo muy bien! El único detalle desastroso para mi bolsillo fue que en la descripción dice que el tour inicia a las 8 am y dura 8 hrs, por lo que de acuerdo a eso estaríamos regresando a Marrakech a las 4 pm aproximadamente. El tour en realidad empezó a las 9 am y duró casi 12 hrs (nos tocó tráfico de regreso), por lo que regresé a Marrakech alrededor de las 8.30 pm y yo ya había pagado un tour privado con comida incluída para las 18.30 hrs, el cual perdí y no me reembolsaron.

Response from Host, May 2024

Lamentamos mucho escuchar sobre la confusión con respecto al horario del tour y el impacto que tuvo en tu programación. Entendemos completamente lo frustrante que debe haber sido perder el tour privado que ya habías pagado y que no te hayan reembolsado. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar experiencias memorables y sin complicaciones, y lamentamos sinceramente que esta situación no haya estado a la altura de tus expectativas. Vamos a revisar nuestra descripción del tour y abordar cualquier discrepancia en los horarios para evitar que esto vuelva a ocurrir en el futuro. Te agradecemos sinceramente tus comentarios y lamentamos cualquier inconveniente causado. Si hay algo más en lo que podamos ayudarte o si tienes alguna otra inquietud, no dudes en ponerte en contacto con nosotros.