A private day on the Atlantic coast: argan trees, the blue boats of the port and the white medina of Essaouira.
Essaouira is the perfect escape from the heat and noise of Marrakech. On the way we stop at an argan cooperative, and if we are lucky we see goats climbing the trees.
In town you have free time for the port, the ramparts, the art galleries of the medina and a lunch of fresh fish.
Essaouira is the perfect break from the heat and the bustle of Marrakech. The town is relaxed, the sea breeze is fresh all year and the medina is easy to walk, with no need for a guide.
The drive is about three hours each way, with stops in the argan forest. Being private, you can leave as early as you like and stay longer by the sea.
Pick-up at your riad and drive west across the plains, with a stop at an argan cooperative.
Pick-up at your riad early in the morning. The road crosses the plains west of Marrakech and enters the argan forest, where goats climb into the trees to eat the fruit. We stop at a women's cooperative to see how argan oil is made by hand and taste amlou, a spread of argan, almonds and honey.
The fishing port, the Skala ramparts and the medina at your own pace. Lunch by the harbour.
In Essaouira you have free time to discover the port, where blue fishing boats unload the catch and seagulls fly over the Skala ramparts. Walk through the relaxed medina, a UNESCO site, with its art galleries and thuya wood workshops, and have lunch with grilled sardines or a seafood tajine.
A last walk on the beach and the drive back, arriving in the early evening.
After a last walk on the beach or a coffee in the main square, we drive back through the argan forest and arrive in Marrakech in the early evening, in time for dinner.
This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.
The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.
Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.
Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.
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