Overview
Essaouira, also known as Mogador, is a historic fortress and fishing port located just a two-hour drive from bustling Marrakech, making it one of the most popular day trips from the city. During this full-day excursion to Essaouira, you will have the opportunity to explore some of its top highlights. Your journey will begin with a scenic drive through the Haouz plains, stopping at Chichaoua village for a coffee break before continuing on to Sidi Mokhtar. As you make your way, you will pass through the Argan tree forest, where you may even catch a glimpse of some goats climbing the trees. To learn more about the extraction process of Argan oil, also known as “liquid gold” or Moroccan oil, you can visit a local women’s cooperative and see firsthand how this rich oil is used to make various cosmetic products.
Highlights
- Visit the fishing port of Essaouira
- Watch the local fishermen returning back inland with their catch
- Visit Skala Kasbah, which was a citadel in the times of war
- Visit some of the beautiful Essaouira art galleries scattered in the Medina
- Shop at leisure for some local souvenirs
- Have a seafood lunch in the harbor stalls or at a local café terrace
- Walk down the beach and watch local boys playing football
- Sunbathe at the 6 km long sandy beach
