Private day trip · Essaouira
Ounagha & argan valley
Departing from Essaouira, with a private driver and vehicle for your whole group.
Photo: Mike Finn · CC BY 2.0
Day trip overview
The argan forest of south-western Morocco, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, is the only place in the world where the argan tree grows.
The drive takes about 35 min each way, with around 2.5 h of free time on site. Your driver adapts the breaks to your pace.
Highlights
- Argan forest
- Goats in the trees
- Argan oil cooperatives
- Hinterland villages
How the day unfolds
Departure from Essaouira
Your driver picks you up at your accommodation at the agreed time, with a vehicle reserved for your group.
Argan forest
A roadside stop to see the gnarled trees and, often, goats perched in the branches.
Cooperative
A visit to a women's cooperative to see how argan oil is made, from nut to bottle.
Village
Mint tea and a local market before the return.
Return
Back to the agreed address in Essaouira, about 5 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 Essaouira
- 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 Essaouira
- 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
- Cosmetic and culinary argan oil is a much-appreciated souvenir.
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.
