Essaouira and medina tour with a local guide and lunch
Excursions & day trips

Essaouira and medina tour with a local guide and lunch

Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll follow a guide around the streets and medina of one of Morocco's prettiest coastal cities
  • A visit to one of the area's most popular surfing spots, Tamri Beach, is included in the tour
  • There's an opportunity for you to see how argan oil is made during a stop at a local cooperative
  • Essaouira's UNESCO-rated medina is on the menu at lunchtime, complete with free time to shop
  • Your expert local guide is on hand to show you around and share all the insider info
What to expect

Known as the ‘Jewel of the Atlantic', Essaouira is an atmospheric fishing port with age-old souks, pastel blue seaside houses, and a bustling UNESCO-listed Medina. You'll have plenty of time to discover this coastal gem with a guided tour, a visit to an Argan Oil cooperative, a typical lunch and some free time to explore the town. Amina, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Harvesting argan oil is tricky work. The fruits are collected from the thorny branches of the argan tree, the tough exterior is removed and the hard shell inside is cracked open by hand to extract the kernels. After roasting, the kernels are ground and pressed to extract the oil.'

Leaving Agadir in the early morning, we'll travel to Essaouria via a brief stop at Tamri – a surfer's paradise –for a panoramic view of the beach. Next, we'll stop at an argan cooperative to find out about the production process. Amina adds ‘Argan oil has a wide range of uses, from culinary to cosmetics. It is rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E, so it's perfect for skincare and haircare.'

When we arrive in Essaouira, your guide will take you around the fortified Medina, which was given UNESCO World Heritage status in 2001. You'll be taken to see the port, a lively market, the jewellers' district and the artisan complex. One of the typical products to look out for is the handcrafted marquetry boxes made with local Thuya wood. Then you'll go to a local restaurant in the medina for a tasty lunch, followed by time to explore the city at your own pace before heading back to Agadir.

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What's included
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  • check Refreshment
What to remember
  • Bring a hat
  • Drinks not included
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
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Provider
MUSEMENT SPA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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