Day Trip To Essaouira and Sekkala From Marrakech in a small Group

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Marrakech, Morocco

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5+ bookings last month.

11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Ronak_G ·

May 2026

This trip was excellently managed and executed. Everything was as listed and the pickup, departure to-fro was on time. Walide and Ahmed made sure we had a perfect trip. We really loved the historical context and stories provided by Walide too!

· rozakg1 ·

Apr 2026

Tour was well organized, bus was on time and Walid our tour guide was fantastic. He provided all the info required for visiting Essourias and is a very enthusiastic & bubbly person. The visit to the Argan oil complex was lots of fun with many interesting products to purchase. Overall a highly recommended tour and a welcome respite from the crowds of Marrakech!

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Overview

Trade the heat and sensory overload of Marrakech for a day on Morocco's breezy Atlantic coast on this excursion to Essaouira. Start your day with hotel pickup, and on the way, stop at an argan oil cooperative, and to see the famous goats that climb the branches of the argan trees. Free time in Essaouira gives you the flexibility to hunt for local crafts, sample fresh seafood, or simply sit back in a café.

See a UNESCO-listed city most visitors to Marrakech miss
Skip the stress of renting a car or navigating the highway routes independently
Travel with a group or upgrade for a more intimate, private option
Stay comfortable with air-conditioned transfers throughout

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Insurance
Gasoline
Profisional Driver

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick all the guests up from their accommodations in Marrakech, we will just need them to communicate theire locations via whatsapp one day in advance .

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Marrakech

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chichaoua (Pass By)

El Moukhtar

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tafetachte

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Val d'Argan

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Essaouira

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

El Moukhtar

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marrakech

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 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

5.0

based on 408 reviews

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Walid and Hamid were...

maisha_a, Jun 2026

Walid and Hamid were great throughout. The whole trip finishes around 8pm and you have 5 hours freetime to explore. (Just make sure you know where to go, we spent our time in the souks and sunbeds on beach).

That’s was nice and our...

Jozias_M, May 2026

That’s was nice and our driver was nice. The only my reason I won’t give a 5 because even before the tour was over our driver kinda forced everybody to write a 5 stars reviews. There was pressure to do and the driver wanted to see screenshots of the reviews via WhatsApp. Good experience but let your customer provide an honest review. Fabricated reviews are no helpful and not a good practice.

Super trip!

Ronak_G, May 2026

Day Tour to Essourias

rozakg1, Apr 2026

Rachid: day trip to Essouira

Joanne_B, Mar 2026

A nice day trip to get away from the noise of Marrakech. Nice van and smooth road. We stopped at a women owned argan collective and after a short demonstration I purchased alot of products instead of buying who knows what you see selling everywhere in Marrakech and Essouira. At least you know the profits go directly to these women. Our guide Rachid sent everyone maps and points of interest so we could wander around on our own and not get lost. Even if you did get lost he assured everyone he would find us like Superman. A very pleasant man and such an enjoyable day. I highly recommend Rachid and his company. I am a single older woman and felt absolutely safe walking on my own in Essouira.

Wish I lived near the beach.

jumpkid_j, Mar 2026

Karim (tour guide) was great. It was a good time. The beach was really nice. Wish I had more time. They let us roam by ourselves.

Great day trip

Nicole_C, Feb 2026

Very relaxing day of shopping. Wonderful food. Wonderful guide and tour experience. Made a few stops along the way for snacks and shopping.

No Tour Guide

Christina_L, Dec 2025

Our driver was safe and skillful. Cheerful as well. However, we did not make any stop to visit the goats on the argan trees nor did we have a stop to have an overview of the city as stated in the itinerary. We weredropped off at Essaoira and picked up 4 plus hrs later. There was no tour guide to show us around. My request for a partial refund was also declined. Why was there no tour guide provided when the itinerary stated that the guide would meet us there?

Essaouira day trip

Mary_E, Dec 2025

Everything went smoothly. Picked up near our riad on time. Excellent guide in Khalid Ramoo, very informative and multilingual. Essaouira is a beautiful place and it was lovely to be at the sea. Highlight of the trip for me was the visit to the women's cooperative who produce argan oil and various products from the oil. An enterprise that runs on a organic philosophy with no waste. We had an excellent driver. Great day out.

We picked this tour based...

Emma_L, Dec 2025

We picked this tour based on the positive reviews and we agree with all of them! We had a great driver, Wassim, who picked us up on time right by our Riad and gave us a smooth, quiet, safe ride to Essaouira. The journey felt a lot quicker than I expected because of the stops we made along the way (and the naps we took in the car). We had plenty of time to explore the city—over 4 hours—and Wassim provided info on some sights to check out while we were there. Had a nice lunch at a restaurant called Mandala Society. Home by around 7pm. Excellent value for the price and would recommend for anyone who likes a choose-your-own-adventure style day trip.

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Michael_L, Dec 2025

MoHa was an amazing driver and guide. His communication prior to and during the journey were perfect. The van was clean and comfortable and the stops for breaks were perfectly timed. He provided great travel insight and answered any questions that I had.

We had a large group,...

Stephanee_S, Nov 2025

We had a large group, including children. Everything was smooth, including breaks for bathroom and food. Instructions were clear and any accommodations, such as two locations was provided. Yassine was great and provided a history while driving by certain locations. He also went out of his way to return items left in the van.

Great trip! Fantastic...

Benjamin_L, Nov 2025

Great trip! Fantastic value! Driver and guide were communicative and efficient. 4-5 hours was the perfect amount of time to see the highlights and grab lunch in Essaouira. I highly recommend this trip to anyone staying in Marrakech. My only feedback would be to update the tour description that this is a 12 hour activity, not including pick-up/drop-off.

Nice day out

Elizabeth_F, Nov 2025

Comfortable, completely full minibus with WiFi. A nice mix of being guided and being on your own - Issam gave us descriptions of what we would see, and even gps coordinates for our phones so we could self-guide. Issam ended up giving all the info in English as was listed in the booking, but then also in French as we had French speakers on board. Very accommodating!

Beautiful daytrip to Essaouira

SOFIA_F, Nov 2025

We had an excellent daytrip to Essaouira from Marrakesh. We were picked up near our riad, had a 20 min breakfast stop and another at an argan women's cooperative. We spent 4,5 hours at Essaouira, picked fish from the local fishermen and had it grilled for us on the spot. Both driver and guide were excellent! Thank you for a great time!

Amazing experience....

Noor_H, Oct 2025

Amazing experience. Khalid was great throughout the tour! It was great to see the city and great weather to sit by the water.

Great service from Moha

Bruno_S, Oct 2025

Great tour Moha our driver was great , the day was super we stopped at argan factory on our way and then rest area prior getting to Essaouira we then were free to walk around the city prior going back

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your day trip to Essaouira with Moha. The stops along the way and the free time in the city make it a perfect experience

Well worth the trip

Amelia_J, Oct 2025

Excellent day out in Essaouira. Remo Was an amazing guide, full of information throughout out journey. 100% recommend. Nice place to stop on the way there and back to grab a coffee, food, snack, beer or wine. Beautiful garden and seating area with goats, rabbits, peacocks and a few other animals. Was nice to see the Argan oil being made. All the staff are very nice and welcoming. Recommended going to La Coupole Essaouira Beach. Had a lovely meal with wine and beautiful views of the sea and beach. Remo is amazing at keeping in contact with you. Our pick up time in the morning was 7:35 and got a call 10 mins before saying they was there already. Got a WhatsApp message the day before with place of pick up and time, with a link to the pick up point. 5hrs free time in Essaouira to do as you please. Definitely worth it 🤗

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great day in Essaouira with Remo and enjoyed every part of the experience — from the Argan oil stop to the beachside lunch.

Seaside break

Charlotte_D, Apr 2023

Lovely trip. Driver was on time and en route took us to a Argan oil co op. Worth a visit to the seaside.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip and appreciated the visit to the Argan oil cooperative. It's great to know that the driver was punctual and that the seaside stop was worthwhile. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again on your next adventure!