Day tour of Essaouira from Marrakech
Excursions & day trips

Day tour of Essaouira from Marrakech

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$75.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 24 hours
Do this because
  • Beautiful fishing Port and Medina
  • See Moulay El-Hassan Square
  • Grand Mosque and the Jewish Quarter
  • Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah
What to expect

Spend the day exploring Essaouira from Marrakech. Formerly known as Mogador, Essaouira is reminiscent of an age when Spain, Portugal and England struggled to control their coasts. It is home to a traditional Portuguese harbor with fine examples of Moorish and Portuguese art. Famous for its fine wood-work, Essaouira is also home to the silver souk (commercial quarter), art galleries and islands.

Essaouira was discovered by the Phoenicians who settled there. Afterwards it was conquered by Rome and Portugal. By the end of the 15th century, the Portuguese had built the commercial and military port of Mogador (Essaouira today). This port is built at the foot of the city's ramparts. In 1769, the Navy built o door to connect the loading docks of the port to the city. From this door a small bridge leads to Skala Port and the ramparts that cut the old city into serveral districts.

In the medina, see Moulay El-Hassan Square, the Grand Mosque and Siaghine Alley. From the terrace of the north Bastion you can access the marquetry, where the Morocco's best marqueteurs work on cedar.

As you leave the confines of Skala, you will follow Derb Laalouj street to the Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah. Here musical instruments, local Andalusian songs, Berber Imazighen documents, weapons, costumes, carpets, and more is displayed in the former residence of the Pasha. Located in the north of the city is the “Mellah”. This Jewish Quarter is crossed by the traditional Rue Mohammed Zerktouni. It is bordered by a market that extends to Bab Doukkala. During your stay, you will also be able to enjoy beautiful beaches full of sun year-round!

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What's included
  • check Hotel pick-up from centrally located hotels in the Gueliz and Hivernage areas
What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch (Available at own cost)
  • x_not_included Admissions
  • x_not_included Gratuities (optional)
Where

L'horloge, Rue Abdellah Chefchaouni, Essaouira, Morocco

Meeting point:
See email confirmation. Hotel pick-up is organised from centrally located hotels in the Gueliz and Hivernage areas.
What to remember
  • Hotel pickup is included for hotels located in Marrakech. Please make sure you are at the reception at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure time. For all other customers outside the hotel pickup area, departure point is in front of the Grayline office (Residence Yasmine, Majorelle, Boulevard Moulay Abdlah, Mag n 5, Marrakech). Please be at the departure point at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure time
  • A valid passport or other identify card is required
  • Please confirm your tour 48 hours prior by calling or emailing
  • Mobile vouchers are accepted on smatphones or ipads as well as printed vouchers. Please make sure you have a valid ID with you on the day of the tour
  • As a general guideline your shoulders, chest, and knees should be covered at all times. Wearing shorts (men or women), low-cut tops, and showing midriff is not recommended as it will restrict your entry into buildings of a religious nature and family homes. Covering these parts of your body will be considered as respectful amongst the locals
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Provider
Utess Voyages
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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