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A beach in Essaouira, Morocco
The view from a boat on the water with seagulls on a boat looking up to an old structure in Essaouira, Morocco
A beach in Essaouira, Morocco at sunset

Essaouira Full-Day Tour

By Gray Line Morocco - Utess Voyages
4.5 out of 5
Features
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • A look at the history & heritage of this ancient port city
  • Beautiful fishing harbor & the town's historic medina
  • Views of the Moulay El-Hassan Square & Grand Mosque
  • Labyrinthine alleyways & passages cutting through the town
  • Beautiful beaches popular with locals & tourists year-round

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Essaouira
    • 44000, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Marrakech, Morocco

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Essaouira
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from your central Marrakech hotel via air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and beverages

Know before you book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Marrakech hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • For bookings within 24 hours of the travel date at least 3 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • For bookings within 24 hours of travel a minimum of 3 people are required to book this tour.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Get to know the unique history, culture, and heritage of Essaouira on a trip that takes you away from the bustle of Marrakech for a relaxing day on the coast. You can see a Portuguese harbor, art, fine woodwork, and a traditional souk during your guided tour of the sights.

After you arrive in the city, get a look at the 15th-century Portuguese port built at the foot of its ramparts. In the medina, you can see Moulay El-Hassan Square, the Grand Mosque, and Siaghine Alley, and the terrace of the north bastion lets you access the marquetry where some of Morocco's best artisans produce elegant cedar crafts.

As you leave the confines of Skala, follow Derb Laalouj Street to the Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah. Here, you can find musical instruments, local Andalusian songs, Berber Imazighen documents, weapons, costumes, carpets, and more. In the north of the city, you can visit the Mellah, Essaouira's Jewish quarter, bordered by a market that extends to Bab Doukkala.

After some time to enjoy the city's beautiful sunny beaches, return to the road for your trip back to Marrakech.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations Visited
    • Essaouira
    • 44000, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Marrakech, Morocco
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEClub Med Medina
    • Avenue El Mouahidine
    • Marrakech, Morocco
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGray Line Morocco
    • Attawfiq Boulevard Prince Moulay Abdellah
    • Marrakech, Morocco