Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: Relaxing Coastal Excursion

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Take a one-day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira, a seaside town approximately 2h45 minutes away by car. This is an excellent chance to unwind at the beach. The old Medina of Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage site, beautifully marries history and culture with contemporary cafes and eateries.

Duration: 12 hours

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Le Val d’Argan - Departure around 08:00 AM from your accommodation. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus or 4WD with an experienced English-speaking driver. After about 2 hours of driving, you will reach the argan tree forest, where goats climb the trees to eat the fruits—an amazing and amusing sight. A quick stop will be made for photos. (OPTIONAL VISIT to the Argan women’s cooperative: Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), which is native to Morocco. Argan oil is used for dipping bread at breakfast or drizzling on couscous or pasta. It is also used for cosmetic purposes.) After 45 more minutes of driving, you will arrive in Essaouira, known for its fresh seafood. You will have free time to explore at your own pace.
Essaouira - Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late 18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in the North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a major international trading seaport linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland with Europe and the rest of the world. After about two hours, we will be in the middle of the Argan forest, arriving at the local women’s cooperative for traditional Argan oil production—a product over which Morocco holds an international monopoly. Visit the cooperative to observe the manual extraction of oil by village women. Continue to Essaouira and take photos at a panoramic location overlooking the entire city. Enjoy a free visit to the remnants of the Portuguese port, the medina, the souks, and the beach. Return to Marrakech at the end of the day.

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