Essaouira Full Day Trip

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Marrakech, Morocco

9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend a day discovering the highlights of Essaouira without the constraints of a set itinerary. After a morning pickup, you’ll travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, with interesting stop-offs on the way that you might not discover alone. Once in Essaouira, you’ll have free time to get lunch and explore local sights, before a convenient return trip.

Avoid hot public transport by traveling in an air-conditioned minivan
No getting lost—hotel pickup and drop-off included
No strict schedules—enjoy free time to explore Essaouira at your own pace
Enjoy the freedom of being able to choose where you eat lunch

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Drop off in Hotels outside of the Medina will be in the front door, but for Riads inside the Medina it will be in the closest accessible parking by our cars)
Round-trip shared transfer
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We provide pick up from your accommodation. If located at +8km to 12km from city center en extra is required: - 30 EURO in total for 1-6 persons - 50 EURO in total for 7-17 Persons Please provide us: - Hotel's name and address - if AIRBNB please provide us residence/building name, street and apartment number

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Ounagha

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chichaoua

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cooperative Marjana (ARGAN OIL)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Essaouira

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Essaouira Fishing Port

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Essaouira Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Stroller accessible

For hotels 8km out of the city a 30€ extra (for whole group from 1-6 person) is requiered.
(no guide is needed it is a small city except for knowing about the history, We suggest to buy a Moroccan SIM card to have internet and follow GPS by marking the monuments we quoted in section to visit)
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 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

4.5

based on 84 reviews

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Organisation was ok, the...

Marta_M, Sep 2025

Organisation was ok, the driver very kind, but the van had no working AC, which was difficult due to the very hot weather.

Great day out

Quentin_O, May 2023

This was a great trip at a reasonable price However, be prepared for a long drive there and back and don't expect to return until well after the scheduled time.

Not worth it

shelleya_l, May 2023

I would like to start off by saying we did not see the goats in the trees, the driver was rude 😒 and talked on his cellphone while driving, or he was playing on it, when he dropped us off he did not open the bus door which was hard to open, mostly just told us to get out, 3 hours there and back and a rude driver did not make for a great experience, I would not recommend at all

Response from Host, May 2023

First of all we're deeply sorry if we did not meet your expectations today. We usually have all our guests satisfied but for sure some of our staff Can make mistakes. We'll get in touch with you for more details about the rude driver to understand better the reason behind. Regarding the phone it is prohibited and the necessary actions will be taken if proven that this has really happened when we get confirmation from other travellers. Again deeply sorry for this situation Hoping that you could have contacted us directly to correct this situation.

Efficient, courteous staff

Joan_R, Sep 2022

This was an efficient, cost effective way to get to the coast. The driver was very good. The staff was very helpful

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for trusting our services, we do our best to make it an amazing experience for all of your. See you again in the future.

well worth a visit

richard_b, May 2022

good trip and also stopping off to see the goats in the tree on the way to Essaouira. Nice fish meal while there very peaceful after Marrakesh enough time time to see Essaouira before coming back

Trip worth your money and time

Nadeem M, Oct 2019

Picked us up from our hotel to a center place . There was slight confusion which group we are going to join. Once that got sorted out we were on our way. Our driver was very nice and accommodating. He stopped at a restaurant for us to get coffee and drinks and use the restroom. He then stopped at “goats on the trees”. Gave us enough time to take pictures and actually helped us to take pictures. He then stopped at a place where Argan oil is extracted. Our next stop was at essaouria. He dropped us and told us that he will pick us up at the parking lot in 5 hours. That gives us enough time to explore the beach and town . The highlight of the trip is one of best sea food We ever had. There are number of small shacks where the have fresh sea food caught that day , you pick and they cook for you. If you like seafood must try it. You can shop but remember you need to bargain to get good deals

Disappointing

John_H, Aug 2019

Grumpy unfriendly driver, driving a dirty old and uncomfortable minibus. No air conditioning in 35 degrees heat. The driver picked us up at 08-15 and then made 3 or 4 other pick ups before we actually set off so we did not arrive in Essaouira until 12-30 some 4 hours 15 mins later even though he drove like a maniac overtaking other vehicles sometimes in my mind dangerously.it really was a white knuckle ride The minibus had very hard suspension so you felt every bump on very bumpy roads, the driver refused to put the air conditioning on even after being requested to do so 3 or 4 times. The minibus was dirty and had drink stains over the inner walls and looked like it had not been cleaned interiorly for a very long time. Overall not a very good experience 7-8 hours travelling to spend around 3hours 30 mins in the town. would I recommend this excursion....Nooooooooo

Response from Host, Aug 2019

Sir or Madame, Thank you for this review. You have never done Essaouira tour with us, I think you are mistaking the agencies. We are MOROCCO DESTINATION EXPERTS, an agency who organises it's tours by itself, can you please check your voucher and remove this unfair review which is not ours? We are glad to discuss this further and assist to find which agency provided this service. Regards

Pueblo precioso traslado horroroso

MARIASOLEDAD_L, Jul 2024

El pueblo una maravilla, la organización y el traslado un desastre. Pagué 2 euros más por persona para tener conductor español y ni idea de español, el aire acondicionado un desastre porque apenas enfriaba y todos se quejaban . No hicieron las paradas que se especificaba. Solo la de la cooperativa y en lugar de ver las cabras nos pararon en una cafetería de precios desorbitados y donde hacía un calor de muerte y donde el conductor no tuvo a bien de dejarnos el aire puesto

Giornata ricca e bella. Organizzazione da migliorare.

Alessandra_v, Sep 2023

La giornata ad Essaouira è stata splendida e abbiamo fatto e visto tutto quello che avremmo voluto. Portiamo tanti bei ricordi e anche nuove amicizie. Avrei voluto dare 5 stelle ma purtroppo c'è stato un problema organizzativo la mattina. Nessuno ha capito cosa sia successo ma gli autisti si sono scambiati i minivan e questo ha portato alla perdita di un'ora e mezza. Abbiamo recuperato un'ora andando via più tardi nel pomeriggio, ma questo ha significato tornare col buio. Se non ci fosse stato questo contrattempo (che credo non si verifichi sempre) sarebbe stato tutto perfetto. Se andate ad Essaouira, non perdete l'occasione di contrattare per il pesce. È una esperienza che va fatta, è divertente. Magari evitate il granchio, perché c'è poca polpa, ma tutto il resto del pesce è buonissimo, il migliore mangiato in vita mia. Mettete in conto la classica visita alla cooperativa di Argan, tappa obbligata (non importa se l'avete fatta altre 10 volte: l'autista vi ci porterà lo stesso, è sulla sua tabella di marcia.)

Excursion au top je recommande

Estelle_H, Jun 2023

Journée agréable passé à Essaouira. Chauffeur sympathique et ponctuel. Bonne excursion et bien organisé. Je recommande

Viaje precioso con...

Rafael_F, Feb 2023

Viaje precioso con paradas en la carretera muy interesantes para ver el árbol de argan y la cooperativa. Fotos preciosas y ciudad costera con influencia portuguesa.

Sehenswert, empfehlenswert

Kumri_S, Sep 2022

Die Abholung hat wunderbar geklappt. Wir haben uns mit dem Datum vertan und Mehdi, der Veranstalter hat uns ermöglicht, am Folgetag an dem Trip teilzunehmen - ganz ohne Komplikationen. Die Kommunikation hat super geklappt. Essaouira ist wirklich sehenswert. Absolut empfehlenswert! Vielen Dank für den gut organisieren Tagesausflug. :)

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for trusting our services, we do our best to make it an amazing experience for all of your. See you again in the future.

Netter Ausflug zum Atlantis.

Christa_B, Sep 2022

Ein kleiner, feiner Tagesausflug an die Atlantisküste. Wir haben frischen Fisch gegessen und uns in den Gassrn treiben lassen. Es war vergleichsweise kühl, was wir genossen haben. Ein schöner Abschluss unserer Marrocco Reise mit einem sympathischen Fahrer.