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Essaouira Private Excursion is a fantastic way to see this historic Portuguese city, which was originally known as Mogador and is also known as the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic,’ ‘Bride of the Atlantic,’ or ‘City of the Wind.’
Essaouira is a beautiful coastal city bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. It is a beautiful combination of nature and culture with the most bohemian atmosphere in all of Morocco. Here you will also find beautiful pieces of Moroccan crafts to buy, since in Essaouira the artisans who work the Tuya wood are famous and also the master craftsmen who work the goldsmith, making beautiful handmade jewelry.
On this excursion to Essaouira, you can also enjoy gastronomy based mainly on fish and shellfish.
You can see the Argan trees that invade this part of the nation on the journey from Marrakech to Essaouira. If you join a cooperative, you’ll be able to watch firsthand how Moroccan artisan women harvest pure Argan oil.
The walls that surround Essaouira are of Portuguese origin, as are its bastions. It is a very photogenic city, much visited by photographers and painters from all over the world. On this excursion you will be able to explore and enjoy the atmosphere of the city to immerse yourself in its culture and also enjoy its natural charms, since Essaouira has spectacular beaches of golden sand. Thanks to its wind, this city is a paradise for surfers, and the ideal place for water sports. You can also ride a horse along the beach.
Below we tell you all the details of our proposal, which we can modify based on your preferences. We adapt to all types of clients!
This excursion to Essaouira takes place from Marrakech, in the place that we agree, such as the door of your accommodation. We recommend setting the meeting at 7:30 in the morning in order to get the most out of the journey and the visit to the destination, although we can modify that time depending on the needs of the group.
Along the way, we will cross immense Argan forests, from where the precious Argan oil is extracted. We can stop at one of the cooperatives that exist in the area and thus see its traditional production, which is currently focused not only on food but also on cosmetics and the alternative medicine sector. The estimated time for this journey is 2 hours and a half when no stops are made. But since we will make this small stop along the way, the duration of the trip will be approximately 3 hours.
Therefore, the outbound trip of this excursion to Essaouira arrives in this city at approximately 10:00 a.m. Behind the walls of this town, which was an old Portuguese citadel and was once called Mogador, many picturesque corners steeped in history are hidden. You will be able to discover them yourself as soon as you set foot on land and do some of the activities that are organized and that we mention below.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. or at the agreed time we will meet again to return to Marrakech, on a non-stop return tour: about 2 and a half hours to reach the Red City at around 6:00 p.m.
Essaouira is a peaceful fortified city bathed by the Atlantic that has become one of the most fascinating places on the Atlantic Coast of Morocco. Located about 200 kilometers from Marrakech, it has a population of about 80,000 inhabitants. It is also known by its old Portuguese name of Mogador and by the nickname “The Pearl of the Atlantic”.
Culture of this city is rich in ancient traditions and influences, not only sub-Saharan Arab or Berber, but also Jewish, have had great importance throughout its history. It was reconquered in the 18th century by Sidi Mohamed Ben Abadallah, who rebuilt it, making it the main port of Morocco in the 19th century, where Christian and Jewish communities settled.
The proximity to Europe and the French protectorate have undoubtedly influenced the culture and its architecture. Its medina or historic center, listed since 2001 by Unesco as a World Heritage Site, is made up of wide streets full of galleries that lead to numerous artisan workshops, small shops of all kinds, cafes and restaurants. Its crafts are rich and varied, witness to cultural exchange.
Another great attraction of Essaouira is its immense beach, a long stretch of fine white sand about 10 kilometers long. Thanks to the trade winds that hit it, this city is known as the city of the wind, making it a place of worship for many windsurfers who come from all over the world.
Culturally speaking, Essaouira stands out especially for its music. Every year the Gnawa International Music Festival – World Music is held, one of the most important events in the country that enjoys great worldwide recognition. Its streets, squares, souks, beaches and other public places where the show takes place, are transformed into a huge stage.
Gnawa music combines rhythms such as hypnotic trance fused with a number of current music such as jazz, blues and rock. The festival aims to develop a decidedly Moroccan project of authenticity and modernity in Morocco. The Gnawa festival also carries a universal message based on peace and the union of cultures. Every year it attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.
In addition to many other treasures such as argan oil, fishing in Essaouira is an important activity sector thanks to its fishing port, in the heart of the city, where the artisanal shipyards are located, unique in the world.
Tourism here is in full expansion for being an exceptional spa place, for its natural reserve on the nearby Mogador Island, and of course, for its historical treasures that transport you to the past.
Here we show you a compilation of questions and answers that our clients ask us the most regarding our trips to Morocco.
Yes, all our trips are made in a private vehicle with a driver in your language.
All of our excursions are conducted in a private vehicle with a driver who speaks your native tongue. We’ll also include a private guided walking tour of the medina with an official guide from the Tourism ministry in the significant cities, so you can learn so much about the cities’ secrets.
Yes; In our excursions, we include a baby seat. Just remember to indicate it at the time of booking.
You can make the reservation from the contact form located below, from where we will arrange all the details of the reservation process and the excursion.
Within a maximum period of 48/72 hours you will receive a response by email with the budget for your proposal. When organizing your trip to Morocco, the price matters, but also the quality of the services and the closeness in the treatment. And that is precisely what characterizes us!
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