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Private day trip · Atlantic coast

Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

Swap the souks of Marrakech for the sea breeze of Essaouira. Walk the blue-and-white medina, listed by UNESCO, and the Skala ramparts, watch the fishing boats come in, stroll the beach and eat fresh grilled fish by the port.

Route: Marrakech → argan country → Essaouira → Marrakech
1 DayFull day
PrivateYour own car
3 hoursDrive each way
Free timeIn Essaouira
From €90 (about $100) per personExample price at Mid-Range level, based on 2 travelers sharing. The price per person drops for larger groups; Basic and Luxury are also available. Book with a 20% deposit, free cancellation up to 11 days before. Send us your dates for an exact quote.
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Blue boats in the fishing port of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast of Morocco
Tour at a glance

Is Essaouira worth a day trip from Marrakech?

Yes. It is relaxed, cooler than Marrakech and very different: an Atlantic port with ramparts, art galleries and seafood. The drive is about 3 hours each way through argan country. For more time by the sea, our grand tours include two nights in Essaouira.

  • About 3 hours' drive each way
  • Free time in the medina and port
  • Seafood lunch by the sea

Private vehicle

Air-conditioned car or minivan, only for your group.

English-speaking driver-guide

A local who knows the roads, the villages and the best stops.

Your pace

Stay longer where you like; the trip is private and flexible.

Door to door

Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech.

Step by step

Essaouira Day Trip Program

  1. Stop 1

    Through argan country

    Pickup at your hotel or riad. Drive west through argan forests, with a stop at a women's argan oil cooperative.

  2. Stop 2

    The medina and ramparts

    Seagulls over the ocean walls and white houses of the Essaouira medina, day 2 of the Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech
    Bronze cannons along the Skala ramparts above the Atlantic in Essaouira, day 2 of the Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech

    Walk the UNESCO-listed medina and the Skala de la Ville ramparts with their old cannons and ocean views.

  3. Stop 3

    The port and the beach

    Blue fishing boats below the Skala du Port fortress in Essaouira, day 3 of the Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech
    Kitesurfers on the wide beach of Essaouira, day 3 of the Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech

    Watch the fishermen and the blue boats in the harbor, then stroll the wide sandy beach.

  4. Stop 4

    Crafts and seafood

    Browse the woodwork, textile and jewelry workshops, and have grilled fish at a seaside restaurant.

  5. Stop 5

    Back to Marrakech

    Drive back to Marrakech in the evening.

    Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech

What you get

Included & Not Included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Activities not listed above
Good to know

Questions About the Essaouira Day Trip

How far is Essaouira from Marrakech?

About 190 km, or 3 hours by road each way.

Is a local guide included in Essaouira?

Your driver-guide shows you around; a licensed city guide can be added on request.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes. We can make it a 2-day trip, or include Essaouira in a longer tour.

More day trips from Marrakech: Ait Ben Haddou, Ouzoud Falls, Ourika Valley, Imlil, Marrakech city tour.

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