Day Trip Essaouira

ssaouira, once known as Mogador to Portuguese settlers, is a beloved coastal gem on Morocco’s Atlantic shore, famed for its handicrafts especially exquisite thuja wood furniture and delicate carvings found in countless shops lining its breezy streets. 

Your Day Trip Essaouira begins with a pickup from your Marrakech riad at 8:30 AM, as you travel through the scenic Berber towns of Chichaoua and rolling hills dotted with argan trees where you might catch the rare and amusing sight of goats climbing branches to nibble the leaves.

Just before reaching Essaouira, pause at a women’s cooperative to see the traditional hand processing of argan nuts into versatile argan oil, prized both as a culinary delight and skin treatment.

Arriving at Essaouira’s charming harbor, dotted with iconic blue boats, you can select fresh fish to be prepared for a delightful lunch by the seafront. Spend your afternoon wandering the ancient Portuguese ramparts, immortalized in Orson Welles’s “Othello,” where breathtaking views of the Atlantic await and perfect photo opportunities abound. 

For beach lovers and surfers, Essaouira offers an inviting microclimate cool summers and mild winters that makes it ideal for relaxation. This laid back town is the perfect spot to unwind after desert adventures, whether sipping mint tea at quaint port cafés or browsing the quaint shops. Your exclusive Day Trip Essaouira concludes around 6 PM, gifting you lasting memories of Morocco’s enchanting coastal beauty.