
Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador)
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) worth booking?
Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) is a 10-hour experience in Marrakech, Morocco, from $15 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (12)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $15 per person
This excursion offers you the opportunity to discover Essaouira at your own pace while enjoying a comfortable ride from Marrakech. Along the way, you’ll stop to observe the famous goats on the road and visit a local argan oil cooperative to discover traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Once in Essaouira, you will have several hours of free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Medina, the fishing port, the historic ramparts and the beach. This tour perfectly combines culture, history, local traditions and relaxation on the Atlantic Ocean.
What you get
About this experience
This excursion offers you the opportunity to discover Essaouira at your own pace while enjoying a comfortable ride from Marrakech. Along the way, you’ll stop to observe the famous goats on the road and visit a local argan oil cooperative to discover traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Once in Essaouira, you will have several hours of free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Medina, the fishing port, the historic ramparts and the beach. This tour perfectly combines culture, history, local traditions and relaxation on the Atlantic Ocean.
What's included
Included
- Fuel and transportation costs
- Visit to an argan oil cooperative
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech
- Free time to explore Essaouira Visit the medina, fishing harbour and ramparts
- Photo stop to observe the goats in the road
- Transportation in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle
- Assistance throughout the excursion
- Professional driver
Not included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Morocco Tour Marrakech
Pick-up: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi Pick-up of guests at a meeting point near the riad, then Check-out towards Essaouira. Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Stop in: Chichaoua, Morocco We will stop at a small café in Chichaoua to stretch our legs, use the toilet and enjoy a tea or coffee before continuing our journey to Essaouira.
15 minutes here
Ounara
Stop at: Argan, Route de Marrakech, Municipality of Ounara, Essaouira 44000, Morocco Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative where you will discover the traditional process of grinding and manually pressing argan nuts to produce an oil used in both cooking and skin care.
30 minutes here
Essaouira
Stop at: Essaouira, Morocco Arrival in Essaouira, a beautiful coastal town renowned for its rich history, remarkable 18th century architecture, vibrant art scene and lively traditional fishing port. Make the most of your free time to explore the charming medina, discover local craft shops and soak up the unique atmosphere of the city at your own pace. Duration: 4 hours.
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Option with Local Guide
EN charge: return to your accommodation in Marrakech visit: At the free argan oil cooperative Duration: 11 hours pause: 15-minute break in a well-equipped café Minivan DE luxe deprive: Transportation in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle Local Guide: Discover the charming coastal town of Essaouira on a private tour accompanied by a local Professional Guide. Pickup included
Group option
EN charge: Return transfer from your accommodation Free visit: At the Argan Oil Cooperative Duration: 10 hours Comfortable car: Minibus or minivan Comfortable car free time: 4 hours to visit the city of essaouira Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Excu Marrakech
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Essaouira
Very beautiful excursion to this charming city of Essaouira. A must-visit
Response from the operator: Bonjour . merci d'avoir choisi Excu Marrakech et aussi d'avoir pris le temps d'écrire cet avis. Nous sommes vraiment heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre excursion vers Essaouira avec notre chauffeur et guide ,nous espérons vous revoir bientôt. Équipe Excu Marrakech.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Essaouira Tour
Everything went well; the driver spoke Spanish among other languages, which is something to be appreciated.
Response from the operator: Hola. Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de escribir una reseña. Nos alegra mucho que haya disfrutado de su día en Essaouira con nuestro conductor-guía. Esperamos volver a verle. Atentamente, el equipo de Excu Marrakech.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great day out to beautiful windy beach Essaouirsa
Fantastic clean car. Aziz was our guide and driver. Aziz was funny and very helpful. Aziz gave us great recommendations on where we could have our seafood meals, any restaurants by the port where one could buy the fresh catch from fishermen and then having them cooked in the affiliated fishermen restaurants. Prices were reasonable too. We did not see any goats on trees because we need to be super lucky to catch the scene of goats on trees in the natural way as explained by Aziz. Aziz’s 8 seater is super comfortable and air conditioning was top notch in this super hot weather of 45 Celsius summer. Thank you Aziz. We had a great day at the beach.
Response from the operator: Hello, dear, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so glad you enjoyed your day trip to Essaouira with our driver guide Aziz. We hope to see you again. Sincerely, Excu Marrakech Team
via Tripadvisor
brilliant
Lovely and efficient driver/guide- Aziz was very accomodating and friendly! Felt comfortable the whole time and the car was lovely and clean- very good service would definitely recommend!
Response from the operator: Hello, dear, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your day trip to Essaouira with our driver guide Aziz. We hope to see you again. Sincerely, Excu Marrakech Team
via Tripadvisor
Excellent!
We had to take an excursion to ouarzazate but on the day of the excursion while we were on the road with Yassin our driver (super friendly!!!) it started to snow very hard the mountain road was blocked by the gendarmes and we turned back .. Nevertheless, the agency immediately offered us alternatives and we left the next day in Essaouira with Issam (great too!) We had a great day, everything went great I recommend 100%!!!
Response from the operator: Bonjour . merci d'avoir choisi Excu Marrakech et aussi d'avoir pris le temps d'écrire cet avis. Nous sommes vraiment heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre excursion vers Essaouira avec notre chauffeur guide yassine et issam ,nous espérons vous revoir bientôt
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
- Price range
- $15 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Marrakech.
How much does Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) cost?
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Prices start at $15 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 Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) 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 Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 12 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 Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador)?
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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 Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) 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 Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador)?
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Around 4 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 Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) 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 Marrakech: 1 Day Tour-Best of Atlas Mountains and Three Valleys, 3 Days Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech with Luxury Camp, Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley, Waterfall + Lunch. 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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What is included in Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador)?
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Included: Fuel and transportation costs; Visit to an argan oil cooperative; Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech; Free time to explore Essaouira Visit the medina, fishing harbour and ramparts; and Photo stop to observe the goats in the road. Not included: Lunch; and Personal expenses. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1190 listed pickup locations in and around Marrakech. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, English and French. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador)?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Marrakech. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador)?
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Across 12 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Marrakech: Full-day excursion to Essaouira (Mogador)?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Option with Local Guide, Group option. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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