DAY TRIP FROM MARRAKECH TO ESSAOUIRA

Our day trip to Essaouira begins at your hotel in Marrakech and proceeds to Essaouira at 08:30 a.m. First, we will drive across the Haouz plains to Chichaoua village, where you will have a cup of coffee before continuing to Essaouira. On our way, you’ll pass through an Argan tree forest, where you might see several goats climbing the trees. Stop and snap some photos before continuing on to Essaouira.

When we get at Essaouira, the first thing we do is tour the harbor, which includes a fishing port and old Portuguese walls. There are still medieval military cannons lined up overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Then go to the Medina (old city), which has a well-preserved fortification dating back to the 18th century. La Scala, the Medina’s main landmark, was created to defend against foreign naval attacks. Next, we go to Bab Laalouj (one of Essaouira’s main gates), then to the Mellah, the old Jewish district.

Along the path, art galleries, souvenir shops, and thuya wood craft businesses are lined up in a specific order. Choose a neighborhood bistro for a great seafood lunch. Following that, we visit a Kasbah notable for its use as a military bastion. If you appreciate the beach, take a walk along Mogador’s sandy beach. You can sunbathe while watching amateur kitesurfers and windsurfers compete. Finally, return to Marrakech in the late afternoon.