Essaouira
Description
At 186 km, this little harbour is an ancient fortified town along the sea. The tranquillity of this city and its particular climate make it the predilection places for surfers coming from around the world.
Between Marrakech and Essaouira, the landscapes change very fast, going from luxuriant vegetation to red desert, trees, sans, cultivated fields, typical little villages and lost in the nothing, little herdsman construction.
Essaouira has long been inspiring artists and visited by them (Orson Welles, Jimmy Hendrix, Cat Stevens, les Rolling Stones). The Gnaoua (very particular African music) has a great importance there and makes of this ancient Spanish Mogador a place that immediately captivates you.
It’s a charm that works on all your senses. The view, thanks to the light and the sun sets on the Island of Mogador (ornithological reserve), the sense of smell, from the fragrance of the sea together with the smell of the souk and the famous Tuya wood (special wood from the region), the hearing, thanks
to the murmur of the sea and the seagull, the touch thanks to trade wind that birches the face and
last but not least the taste, with the delicious tajines and fresh fish you can eat for derisory price.
Duration: 1 Day
Departure time: 9.30 am
Price :
Private :Â 71 Euro per person
Group from 3 people : 50 Euro per person
Included/Exclude
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Â Free WiFi on-board
- Â English/French/Spanish speaking guide
- Â Free pick-up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Â Tips
- Â Lunch
Tour Plan
Located 186 kilometers away, this quaint harbor is an ancient fortified town along the sea. Its serene ambiance and unique climate make it a favored destination for surfers from around the globe.
Traveling between Marrakech and Essaouira reveals rapidly changing landscapes: from lush vegetation and red desert to trees, sand, cultivated fields, typical villages, and isolated shepherd constructions.
Essaouira has long been a muse for artists and a destination for luminaries like Orson Welles, Jimmy Hendrix, Cat Stevens, and the Rolling Stones. The city's vibrant Gnaoua music adds to its allure, making it a captivating place.
Essaouira enchants all senses: sight, with its scenic views and sunset over Mogador Island; smell, with sea breezes mingling with souk aromas and the fragrance of local Tuya wood; sound, with the soothing murmur of the sea and seagulls; touch, with the refreshing trade winds on your face; and taste, with affordable, delightful tajines and fresh fish.
