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Essaouira from Marrakech

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Description

Essaouira, charming port and lively seaside resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is a maze of streets with Portuguese, Arabic and French architecture. The ramparts of the old town, Medina, date from the 18th century. Also known as the windy city, it is also a paradise for surfers from around the world. The coastal city offers a myriad of cultural, artistic and sporting discoveries, according to the desires and budgets.

Key Highlights

  • Key highlights
    - Unprecedented coastal city of the Atlantic Ocean
    - Medina, atypical gates, 17th century ramparts and souks
    - Artisanal, artistic and cultural diversity
    - Argan tree, endemic tree and oil production argan
    - City of the wind for water sports enthusiasts, kite surfing and windsurfing

Day by day

  • Programme
    From Marrakech, we enjoy an unforgettable two and a half hours through argan plantations and breathtaking arid landscapes, among which, herds of goats perched on the argan trees, endemic trees of the region of Essaouira. Along the way, we visit a women's cooperative producing argan oil.

    Arrived in Essaouira, we visit the fishing port and cross the medina and its traditional markets, souks. We continue walking among art galleries, authentic carpentry workshops, cedar inlay and basketwork, to the sound of Gnawa music.

    We explore some of the ramparts and gates. Essaouira, as well as its borj and military buildings including the scala of the kasbah and scala port: the two main fortifications of the city.

    For lunch, we recommend the local specialties: a tajine Souiri or a tray of grilled fish.

    Before heading back to Marrakech, we go along the beach admiring the two most popular sports in Essaouira: windsurfing and kite surfing.
  • To note
    For various reasons (weather for example), your guide may need to review the program, if necessary, for the smooth running of your trip.

Included in the travel price

  • Included in the trip price
    - Departure and return to Marrakech
    - Transport in air-conditioned minibus of 17 places maximum
    - Driver and English speaking guide

Not included in the travel price

  • Not included in the trip price
    - Fees for optional activities
    - Lunch and drinks
    - Tips for the driver and the guide

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