Private day trip · Marrakech
Essaouira (day trip)
Departing from Marrakech, with a private driver and vehicle for your whole group.
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Day trip overview
The former Mogador, Essaouira is a UNESCO-listed fortified medina, open to the Atlantic and swept by the trade winds.
The drive takes about 2 h 40 each way, with around 6 h of free time on site. Your driver adapts the breaks to your pace.
Highlights
- Ramparts and cannon batteries
- Fishing port and blue boats
- Medina with craftsmen's shops
- Grilled fish at the port
How the day unfolds
Departure from Marrakech
Your driver picks you up at your accommodation at the agreed time, with a vehicle reserved for your group.
The road and the argan trees
The drive crosses the argan forest; you often see goats perched in the trees.
Medina and ramparts
White and blue lanes, thuya marquetry workshops, Moulay Hassan square and the city's Skala.
Port and lunch
Fresh fish lunch facing the boats, then free time on the beach or in the galleries.
Return
Back to the agreed address in Marrakech, about 12 hours after departure.
In pictures
Included and not included
Included
- Professional driver and private vehicle for the day
- Fuel, tolls and taxes
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Scenic stops on request
- Return to the agreed address
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets to sites
- Activities on site (quad bike, camel ride, boat…)
- Local guide (on request, depending on the site)
- Tips
Practical information
- Starting point
- Your hotel, riad or address in Marrakech
- Departure time
- To be agreed: we recommend an early start
- What to bring
- Water, a hat, comfortable shoes, a light jacket
- Children
- Welcome; a child or baby seat is free on request
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
- Driver's language
- French, with English and Arabic depending on the driver
- It is often windy: bring a light jacket, even in summer.
The price by vehicle
These prices cover the complete private day trip for the group, not a price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Is the day trip price per person?
No. The price covers the private vehicle for the group shown, including driver, fuel and the planned mileage.
Are meals, tickets and activities included?
No, they are extra and paid on site. Private transport, however, is included from departure to return.
Can the itinerary be adapted?
Yes, panoramic stops and the pace of the day are arranged with your driver. For a longer tour, ask for a tailor-made itinerary.
Where does the day trip start?
From your hotel, riad or address in the departure city shown, with return to the agreed address.
