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Explore Essaouira on a Day Trip from Marrakech
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Explore Essaouira on a Day Trip from Marrakech

By Marrakech City Life
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Ages 0-111, max of 100 per group
Duration: 10–11 hours
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Live guide: Arabic, English, French, Spanish
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Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
: Arabic, German, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entry/Admission - Medina of Essaouira
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, J2G7+G2G jamaa el-fnna، Rue des Banques, مراكش 40000, Morocco
    If your hotel/riad is near to Restaurant Hotel Cafe France, you can meet your driver there,
Pickup details
  • Traveler pickup is offered - Pick-up from all hotels and riads in Marrakech. - If your riad is in the medina the pick-up location will be the nearest accessible place to the riad. - All guests should contact the agency for the pickup location and address.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Menara Airport, Marrakech Morocco
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Marrakesh, Morocco
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 115777P7

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 115777P7

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      • Marrakech City Life
        11,888
        Marrakech, Morocco
        Joined in November 2018
      • Camper14743332001
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Luxury tour to Sahara
        Great experience driving down to the Sahara desert. The camel ride and stay in the luxury tent exceeded expectations! Our driver Yassin was very knowledgeable and brought great energy and fun to the evening dancing in the desert! Highly recommend
        Written 7 November 2024
      • Katie S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good value
        Very worth the money for what you get. Lots of great experiences and local guides in all of the stops. Felt like I really saw a lot of the country. This was so fun!
        Written 7 November 2024
      • marissamM7535BJ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A once in a lifetime experience
        Still can’t really comprehend how amazing this trip was. I absolutely loved our tour guide Yassin who was nothing but a great driver and guide on the tour. My highlight was driving through the most spectacular desert views in the front while Yassin played traditional desert music. The trip was as he said while dancing under the stars “once in a lifetime”. An absolute must if you want to experience something extraordinary.
        Written 7 November 2024
      • yousraa183
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Desert trip
        The trip was amazing, and the entire experience was truly exceptional. Special thanks to Azzedine and thank you for the great service.
        Written 7 November 2024
      • C8459DEjoset
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Experience
        Had a great experience. I got to see a lot. Seeing the gorge was really impressive. We took frequent breaks. Azzdin was a good driver.
        Written 7 November 2024
      • baileyc768
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent way to see Morocco without needing to worry about anything
        We had a wonderful time on our trip; this was a once in a lifetime experience. Our guide, Youssef, took care of everything we needed, including a quick stop at a pharmacy en route. We were able to relax and enjoy seeing a wide range of landscapes, historic sites, natural wonders, and points of interest while traveling to & from the desert. Our guide kept everyone on schedule without things ever feeling rushed, and we've all been exchanging photos via a group chat he created. Note: We found out the standard and luxury accommodations were in separate camp sites, not just different tents within the same site.
        Written 7 November 2024
      • F365RCdavido
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Well-executed tour, amazing experience!
        This tour was amazing! Riding camels at sunset and sunrise was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we enjoyed the other stops as well. There were a lot of moving parts but I was impressed at how smoothly everything flowed. I could tell our guide Youssef put a lot of effort into the logistics. The van and driving were comfortable and we stopped often for breaks. Just be aware there is a lot of windshield time, unavoidable but worth mentioning. The only feedback I have is that the lunch places we stopped at were hit or miss. Highly recommend!
        Written 7 November 2024
      • lilylA450CG
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice experience!
        Very nice experience with the guide Abdel and driver:Adil. It would be better if more introduction about the regions along the way is offered.
        Written 7 November 2024
      • T518EAchriss
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Most reviews are written under coercion
        Overall this would probably be a five star experience. But I want to use this review to highlight that ALMOST ALL reviews of this journey are written under uncomfortable coercion from the guide on the last day of the trip. They will walk around to everyone, and either take your phone and write it themselves or watch as you write the review. Take all of them with a grain of salt. The trip itself was still very nice, you can gather that from the other reviews, but I want to highlight some things that, for the above reason, I don't think they'll mention: - the hotel we slept in the first night, Hotel Bougafer Tinghir, is sort of a dump, with really poor food. - The guide didn't seem particularly engaged, and mostly turned around every couple of hours to point out something quickly. He did a bit more talking at the stops but honestly the most I heard him talk was when asking for reviews. - The whole operation feels a bit like you're on a conveyor belt of people trying to extract money from you. I know it's the same in many Moroccan places, but it's exhausting when you're handed off from the guide to a local guide, who wants a tip, and he then hands you off to some vendor who gives a mini presentation of a painting technique and then also hopes for a purchase. - The lunches in particular felt scammy. We'd get dropped at fixed restaurants with no real alternatives around and get fairly poor food for 150DH pP - that's about triple what we paid for really nice meals elsewhere. That said, it was still a great way to see lots of stuff, many of the people one interacts with really are very nice, and parts of the experience - especially the camel ride away from the desert camp in the morning, under the stars - are unforgettable.
        Written 7 November 2024
      • kaluraja
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        3 Day Private Luxury Tour Marrakech to Fes
        Simo is an absolute gem of a person and he kept my wife (who is 4 months pregnant) and I very comfortable on our 3 day private luxury tour from Marrakech to Fes. He was able to modify certain things upon request to accommodate my wife and we were able to complete the entire itinerary as described!
        Written 7 November 2024
      • Voyage23580669907
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience
        The 3-day tour was better than anticipated, and the experience is unforgettable. Although it takes a while to get to and back from Merzouga, it's made all worth it when you reach there and get to ride a camel to camp, experience desert sunset and sunrise, and if you want to, add the dune buggy ride in the morning. Extremely fun. The tour guide (Mohamed) also made the ride there and back enjoyable as well, with stops on Atlas Mountain, Ait Ben Haddou, Rose Valley (unfortunately wrong season for roses), etc. Overall highly recommend. Would recommend luxury camp, it looks like a small hotel room with your own washroom and shower. No idea what standard looks like though.
        Written 7 November 2024
      • KanaI56
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience✨
        I participated in the tour in English. We formed a group of around 20 people from various countries and traveled to the desert, visiting various places with spectacular views along the way. This plan allowed me to enjoy Morocco to the fullest, not only in the desert but also in the food and hotels. Although I was only Japanese, I was able to enjoy the tour with the support of my guide Youssef and everyone else. Thank you😊
        Written 7 November 2024
      • Lachiescarsbrook
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unforgettable Experience in Morocco
        What an amazing time! Our tour guide Youssef was super friendly, and along with our driver Mohammed did a great job of getting us across Morocco for an unforgettable trip! You won’t regret it!
        Written 7 November 2024
      • erinmckusick
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour to the desert
        We had a fabulous time on this tour. Youssef was a great host and was very accommodating when we requested a stop as my partner wasn’t well, he took great care of us. The camel experience was so special as well. We highly recommend!
        Written 7 November 2024
      • 195klaudial
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Morocco loco
        A great opportunity to see a big part of Morocco 🇲🇦 Felt safe and looked after throughout. The guides were thoughtful and accommodating to the needs of all. The Saharan experience was worth the long trip. Plus, the views and the tasty food make it a great value for money
        Written 7 November 2024
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      Moller987
      California7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2021 • Friends
      Wonderful day trip to Essaouira! We booked on site and left on January 4th! The driver omar is a very friendly person, he accompanied us on a tour of argan oil, which is still produced according to ancient traditions. Then we head to Essauira to admire the goats in the trees along the way! We have 5 hours to admire the city of Medina and the port, where you can eat good fish at a low price, and you can enjoy the view of the tower of "Game of Thrones"! Magnificent! I highly recommend.
      Thank you Marrakech city life again
      Written 10 April 2021
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      Hi moller Thank you for the 5-star rating, we are so grateful that you have chosen Marrakech City Life . Reviews like these are why we're so often called one of the best travel company in morocco . Hope to see you again!
      Written 28 April 2021
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      Tiffany L
      Sicily, Italy6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2022 • Couples
      This was a great day trip! Definitely recommend going if you have the time. Omar was a great driver, very friendly and made a lot of cool stops along the way. The climbing goat trees was a really cool experience. Bring a few bucks to tip the guys and they’ll let you hold and feed a goat. Omar was very patient, and allowed everyone to take their pictures and did not rush us for time. The Argon oil factory was a nice touch, it was cool to watch the process as the woman making the oil. The city was very pleasant and picturesque, lots of little shops and great places to eat, street performances, freshly squeezed juice stands with sugar canes. Everyone was so friendly!
      Written 9 October 2022
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      Dear our loyal customer, We appreciate it!! We are thrilled that you loved your experience; your driver will be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in Morocco again. Kind regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 10 October 2022
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      Aliyu N
      26 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2021 • Solo
      This company is simply awesome! From the beginning to the end they took care of me and were efficient. Answering my questions promptly, getting me options for what trips I could do, picked me up from my hotel in the morning to the meet up point.

      Trio itself was lovely and scenic. Stopped at the Afghan Co-operative and saw the wonderful sights of goats hanging out on a tree. Essaouira is a great place to go. Bought fresh fish from the fishermen and had it grilled; was very cheap and super tasty. Wr saw the pier in which Game of Thrones was shot in.

      Thanks so much to Younes who accompanied me from the Tour company. We had a blast.

      Will highly recommended.
      Written 30 October 2021
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      Dear Alice, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great review, we really appreciate it. We are thrilled that you loved your experience ; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in Morocco again. Kind regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 1 November 2021
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      Milca A
      47 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2022 • Solo
      This tour was amazing, Essaouira was so much more calmer and laid back then Marrakech, It’s a whole different vibe. I highly recommend booking this tour, i had ample time to explore Essaouira Medina, the port and beach. Great way to get away from the bustling Marrakech for a relaxing day.
      Written 12 September 2022
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      We really appreciate it. We are thrilled that you loved your experience ; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in Morocco again. Kind regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 15 September 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Andre P
      Tallinn, Estonia17 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2022
      in hot days you will allways find a breeze . town is small and concentrated 6 hr. is more than enough to visit souk and old town and fishing port including lunch. merchants are less agressive than in marracesh. sometimes tour stops in argan farm where prices for same product is 3-4 times higher than in shops.
      Written 1 May 2022
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great review, We really appreciate it. We are thrilled that you loved your experience ; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in Morocco again. Kind regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 2 May 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Michael F
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2023 • Couples
      Fantastic experience great driver great vibes would recommended to anyone who enjoys having fun. Always made sure everyone was comfortable. I’m in love with Mohammed someone give him a raise NOW
      Written 12 September 2023
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      Dear traveler, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you loved your tour with Marrakech City Life. Our team works hard to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience, and your review reaffirms our commitment to providing excellent customer service. We appreciate your kind words and are glad that you enjoyed our tour guides, who are always happy to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with our customers. We take pride in putting customer experience and satisfaction as our top priority, and we are delighted that we were able to exceed your expectations. Thank you again for choosing Marrakech City Life for your Morocco tour, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 4 November 2023
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      Aimo
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2021 • Friends
      We had a great time in Essaouira, Jimmy our guide made sure we made most of our time, stopping on the way showing us interesting places ( to have breakfast / Argan Oil and Miscellaneous Products Cooperative/ We took amazing photos with the goats walking on the tree.. for the first time in my life I see the view like that ).After direction Essaouira: old Portuguese port ,Typical to see absolutely, the medina full of shops, the beach with restaurants..Lots of great adventures I invite you to discover !
      We recommend this day trip à hundred percent, thank you!
      Written 23 September 2021
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      Dear Aimo, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great review, we really appreciate it. We are thrilled that you loved your experience ; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in Morocco again. Kind regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 1 October 2021
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      Jacqueline L
      9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      After having an awesome time in our trip from Fes to Marrakesh, we decided to book another day tour to see another part of Morocco. Youssef helped us to book our day trip to Essaouira. It was a comfortable drive and along the way we were amazed to see the goats on the trees and the making of Argan products by hand. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of Marrakech to the more relaxed Essaouira
      Written 13 November 2022
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great review, We really appreciate it. We are thrilled that you loved your experience ; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in Morocco again. Kind regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 13 November 2022
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      Eyrah Q
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022 • Friends
      I appreciated the reliability of for a women’s group trip to Morocco. Jamal was the best! He drove 18 women around for a week. He made sure we were safe and comfortable. There team was so patient with us. Wrangling a large of young women is not easy. I will definitely recommend the service to any friends and families who travel to Morocco.
      Written 13 August 2022
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great review, We really appreciate it. We are thrilled that you loved your experience ; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in Morocco again. Kind regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 14 August 2022
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      Laura.alin
      Bonn, Germany3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2021
      It's really worth it to visit Essaouira. Beautiful little streets and much more relaxed than Marrakech. Delicious seafood places. We were transported in a van, it had air conditioning and the driver drove totally safe. He was on time at the meeting spot close to our stay.
      Written 10 November 2021
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      Dear Lauraline, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great review, We really appreciate it. We are thrilled that you loved your experience ; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in Morocco again. Kind regards, Marrakech City Life
      Written 12 November 2021
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