Uncover the historic charm of Essaouira on a full-day private tour from Marrakesh. Explore the streets, souks, and port, enjoy fresh fish from the market, and discover the city’s vibrant urban art scene.
Uncover the historic charm of Essaouira on a full-day private tour from Marrakesh. Explore the streets, souks, and port, enjoy fresh fish from the market, and discover the city’s vibrant urban art scene.
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Essaouira Ramparts - We will go from Marrakech towards Essaouira it takes about 3 hours to reach the city of the wind.
When we arrive at this town located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco and three hours from Marrakech, the calm of the place is even strange to us, so used to the bustle of the big Moroccan cities. Once we set foot in calm Essaouira…
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Essaouira Ramparts - We will go from Marrakech towards Essaouira it takes about 3 hours to reach the city of the wind.
When we arrive at this town located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco and three hours from Marrakech, the calm of the place is even strange to us, so used to the bustle of the big Moroccan cities. Once we set foot in calm Essaouira we contemplated around us the blue porticoes of the houses, the simplicity of the bazaars and the seagulls, hundreds of seagulls that fly over the town where Orson Welles shot part of his film Othello in 1949, a sign that indicates the artistic influence of a town in which jazz and Arab music concerts regularly meet in local cafes.
We will walk through its Medina, which was named a World Heritage Site in 2001. We will also visit some souks and especially visit some art galleries to show you the urban and colorful art of this fishing city.
- Medina of Essaouira - We will go to the medina of Essaouira to learn about its history and we will enter its colorful souks. We will also know the urban art galleries of Essaouira and we will know the art of Moroccan artists
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Lunch
Assisted by a guide, you will explore the heart and history of Essaouira. You will walk its streets, browse its markets, and visit its harbor that is a welcome site for hundreds of seagulls. We will also feast on fresh fish directly obtained from the sea, which we will purchase at the market and en route, you’ll pick up skills on how to haggle. Furthermore, we will venture through Essaouira filled with street art.
Assisted by a guide, you will explore the heart and history of Essaouira. You will walk its streets, browse its markets, and visit its harbor that is a welcome site for hundreds of seagulls. We will also feast on fresh fish directly obtained from the sea, which we will purchase at the market and en route, you’ll pick up skills on how to haggle. Furthermore, we will venture through Essaouira filled with street art.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.