Essaouira: the white and blue city on the Atlantic
Leave the heat of Marrakech for a day on the Atlantic coast in Essaouira, the old Mogador: a fortified white and blue medina, a busy fishing port with its blue boats and fresh seafood, and a long beach loved by surfers for its wind.
Walk on the Skala ramparts with their rows of old cannons facing the ocean, get lost in the medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the city of the famous Gnaoua music festival.
Your day, step by step
- 1Pick-up in Marrakech
Your driver picks you up in the morning at your hotel or riad in Marrakech and we drive west towards the ocean.
- 2The fishing port
Arrival in Essaouira and visit of the fishing port with its blue boats and fish market.
- 3The Skala ramparts
Walk along the Skala de la Ville, the sea walls with their rows of cannons facing the Atlantic.
- 4The medina
Free time in the white and blue medina: crafts, rugs, art galleries and a lunch of fresh fish (not included).
- 5The beach
Time to relax on the long beach of Essaouira or watch the surfers.
- 6Back to Marrakech
Return to Marrakech in the evening, drop-off at your accommodation.
The tour is private – your driver adapts the day to you.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Private transport (4×4 or minibus)
- Driver-guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Drinks
Good to bring
- A light jacket – it is often windy
- Sun cream and sunglasses
- Swimsuit if you want to go to the beach
Photo gallery
Good to know
How much does this excursion cost?
From 70 €. The final price depends on the number of people – send us your date on WhatsApp and we confirm it.
How long is the drive?
About 3 hours each way. We leave Marrakech in the morning and are back in the evening.
Is Essaouira cooler than Marrakech?
Yes – thanks to the ocean wind Essaouira is fresh even in summer. Bring a light jacket.
Where can we eat?
At the port you can choose your fish and have it grilled, or eat in one of the many restaurants of the medina.
Can we change the programme?
Yes – the tour is private, so you can spend more time where you like or add a stop. Just tell your driver.