
Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech worth booking?
Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech is a 10-hour experience in Marrakech, Morocco, from $62 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (13)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $62 per person
You will be picked up from Marrakech in the morning to start your journey to Essaouira. Stop for a coffee break followed by a visit to a women’s argan oil co-operative on the way. Arrive in Essaouira and set out for a ci
What you get
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional driver/guide
About this experience
You will be picked up from Marrakech in the morning to start your journey to Essaouira. Stop for a coffee break followed by a visit to a women’s argan oil co-operative on the way. Arrive in Essaouira and set out for a city tour. Visit the skala, famous for its rows of gigantic cannons that faces out to the Atlantic ocean. Tour a municipal market, visit the jewellery district and discover Moroccan craft shops in the medina. There are plenty of fine seafood restaurants in the city to choose from for your lunch (own expense). After your break, resume your tour and explore the main square, which is just across the port and where most cafes, patisseries and restaurants are located. The rest of the day is spent at leisure for you to enjoy the charm of this resort before making your way back to Marrakech in the evening, where your tour will end.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional driver/guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrées aux monuments
What you'll see and do
Medina of Essaouira
Travel from the desert to the sea on a guided, full-day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira, and explore an ancient city in a stunning landscape. Visit the artisans that harvest argan oil and Moroccan rugs, and discover Essaouira’s most vivid sights. Walk along the bristling cannons of the harbor-side skala and discover the town’s souks, where vendors display aromatic spices, brilliant cloth and gleaming silver. Step beneath the stone arch of the old gates, and study traditional weapons and elaborate costumes at the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdalla Museum.
180 minutes here
Essaouira Fishing Port
Stroll the port and the old harbor of Essaouira
20 minutes here
Essaouira Ramparts
Discover the old prtuguese fortress of Essaouira
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Essaouira Beach
Enjoy a walking in Essaouira windy beach
40 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Marrakech
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Dream Voyage Touristique - Day Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Day in Essaouira
We spent a wonderful day and a great discovery of this city in the company of our guide Karim who took great care of us and gave us lots of good explanations! Thanks again, we can only recommend it!
Response from the operator: Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire Ça m'a fait un grand plaisir d'entendre de vous, et ça me pousse à doubler mes efforts au travail pour répondre à tout vos attentes. . Merci beaucoup encore
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Day in Essaouira
Wonderful day trip with Karim. Thanks to him for the great advice and addresses. We highly recommend.
Response from the operator: pleasure to hear from you, and it pushes me to double my efforts at work to meet all your expectations. . Thank you very much once again. Supprimer
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Beautiful city made better by Karim
A very beautiful city, the journey there was fun and insightful. The city itself is very beautiful and I recommend the day trip there. Karim knows the city very well and explained everything very well. He is friendly, polite and always happy to help when needed. There isn't a question he couldn't answer.
Response from the operator: pleasure to hear from you, and it pushes me to double my efforts at work to meet all your expectations. . Thank you very much once again. Supprimer
via Tripadvisor
Essaouira with Karim “Marcel”
Essaouira great with Karim “Marcel” Very good guide who explained to us the history of this pretty town the driving is perfect the atmosphere is great
Response from the operator: pleasure to hear from you, and it pushes me to double my efforts at work to meet all your expectations. . Thank you very much once again. Supprimer
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Karim Akra-Best Tour- Beach/Surf/Argan
My wife was very sweet and very helpful, she took us everywhere we wanted, she was a lot of fun on the trips :) If it's your first time in Marrakech, definitely contact Karim.
Response from the operator: pleasure to hear from you, and it pushes me to double my efforts at work to meet all your expectations. . Thank you very much once again. Supprimer
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Marrakech.
How much does Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech cost?
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Prices start at $62 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Marrakech usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Marrakech is not rushed.
Is Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Marrakech, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Marrakech can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Marrakech and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Excursion : Full Day Trip to Essaouira Mogador from Marrakech start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Marrakech within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Marrakech?
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On Outty we rank every Marrakech experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Agafay Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride and Dinner Show, Best Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour with Camp & Camel Trek, 3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour Camel Rides and Overnight. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Marrakech?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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