Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, is a charming old fort and fishing port located about 2.5 hours from Marrakech.
It’s one of the most popular day trips from the city, offering a calm, breezy escape from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.
Essaouira features a well-preserved Medina, art galleries, a fishing harbor, a wide beach, and unique cultural charm.
The journey includes scenic views through argan tree forests and stops at a local women’s cooperative where you can learn about argan oil production.
Depart around 8:00 AM from Marrakech and drive through the Haouz plains with a coffee stop in Chichaoua. Continue through Sidi Mokhtar and pass through forests of argan trees, possibly seeing goats climbing them. Stop at a women’s cooperative to learn how argan oil is made. On arrival in Essaouira, enjoy a self-guided tour of the fishing port, Skala Kasbah, art galleries, and the Medina. Enjoy a seafood lunch at the harbor, relax on the beach, or stroll along the promenade before returning to Marrakech in the late afternoon.
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