Tour · Full day · 08:45 – 19:00 (approx. 10 hours)
Essaouira Shared Day Trip from Marrakech — €20
Atlantic Medina & Argan Cooperatives
Head west from Marrakech to the wind-city of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Departure at 08:45 with a stop on the way at a women's argan oil cooperative, where you'll see how local Berber women press argan for cooking and cosmetics. Arrive in Essaouira for around five hours of free time to explore the UNESCO medina, walk the Skala de la Kasbah sea ramparts, wander the fishing port, relax on the beach or try a camel or horse ride, before returning to Marrakech by 19:00.
Tour facts and price basis
| Duration | Full day · 08:45 – 19:00 (approx. 10 hours) |
|---|---|
| Price | €20 / MAD 200 per person |
| Booking type | Shared and private options |
| Return | 19:00 |
| Group | Shared departure |
| Transport | Shared air-conditioned minivan |
| Pickup | 08:45 from your hotel or riad (Medina, Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie) |
| Payment | Most standard day tours are paid on the tour day unless your written confirmation states otherwise. |
| Reply time | We usually reply within 30 minutes on WhatsApp during operating hours. |
- Availability
- Message us your date — we confirm it in writing before you pay
- Pickup
- 08:45 from your hotel or riad (Medina, Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie)
- Payment
- Most standard day tours are paid on the tour day unless your written confirmation states otherwise.
- Cancellation
- Cancel at least 7 days before departure for a full refund of any advance payment. Later changes are handled under the written booking terms.
- Not included
- Lunch in Essaouira (grilled fish at the port stalls is about 80–120 MAD); A tip if you photograph the goats in the argan trees (10–20 MAD is customary); Optional beach camel, horse, quad or surf activities
Next confirmed shared departures
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Head west from Marrakech to the wind-city of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Departure at 08:45 with a stop on the way at a women's argan oil cooperative, where you'll see how local Berber women press argan for cooking and cosmetics. Arrive in Essaouira for around five hours of free time to explore the UNESCO medina, walk the Skala de la Kasbah sea ramparts, wander the fishing port, relax on the beach or try a camel or horse ride, before returning to Marrakech by 19:00.
Options & Variants
Shared, private and quote-only options
- Group: Shared departure
- Transport: Shared air-conditioned minivan
- Pickup: Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech
- Group: Private vehicle for your party
- Transport: Private vehicle
- Pickup: Direct hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech
Highlights
What makes this journey special
- Departure 08:45 · return to Marrakech 19:00
- Women's argan oil cooperative visit on the way
- ~5 hours free time in Essaouira
- UNESCO medina, souks and cafés
- Skala de la Kasbah sea ramparts & ocean views
- Fishing port with fresh daily catch
- Beach time, camel or horse ride option
Itinerary
Day by day
- 0108:45 — MarrakechPickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and departure west towards the Atlantic coast.
- 02Mid-morning — Argan cooperativeStop at a women's argan oil cooperative to see how the Berber women crack, roast and press argan for cooking oil and cosmetics.
- 03~11:30 — EssaouiraArrival in Essaouira. Around 5 hours of free time to walk the UNESCO medina, visit the Skala de la Kasbah ramparts, explore the fishing port, relax on the beach, ride a camel or horse, or enjoy fresh seafood.
- 04~16:30 — ReturnDepart Essaouira for the drive back through the argan forests, arriving in Marrakech around 19:00.
Inclusions
What's included & what's not
Included
- Round-trip air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup in Marrakech
- Argan oil cooperative visit
- ~5 hours free time in Essaouira
- Fuel, tolls and all transport costs
Not included
- Lunch in Essaouira (grilled fish at the port stalls is about 80–120 MAD)
- A tip if you photograph the goats in the argan trees (10–20 MAD is customary)
- Optional beach camel, horse, quad or surf activities
- Drinks and personal purchases
Before you book
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FAQ
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Enquiry form
Check availability for this trip
Send your dates and group size and we will reply with availability, the exact price for your party and the written terms. No payment is taken through this form.
- Step 1
You send the enquiry
The form reaches us by email; the WhatsApp button opens the same details as a message you can edit before sending.
- Step 2
We reply with availability
We usually reply within 30 minutes on WhatsApp during operating hours.
- Step 3
You get it in writing
You get the total price, any deposit and the cancellation terms in writing before you pay anything. Nothing is charged at this step.
- Step 4
Payment comes last
Most standard day tours are paid on the tour day in cash (MAD, EUR, or USD) unless your written confirmation states otherwise.
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