ESSAOUIRA

Description

Follow winding lanes through Essaouira’s medina, a UNESCO-world Heritage Site, on a full-day, private tour from Agadir. You’ll pass groves of olive and Argan trees as you travel to Essaouira in a private car, then enjoy a whole day to explore the port, beach, and harbor alongside an expert guide. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Agadir, this private Essaouira tour gives you the flexibility to see the things that interest you most, immersing yourself in the city’s culture, history, and unique seaside rhythms.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Essaouira with a private guide and driver
• Walk golden-sand beaches at the edge of the city
• Listen to gnawa and reggae in the vibrant market
• Find seafood cafes and restaurants near the historic port
• Option to tour a women-run argan oil coop
• Round-trip transport from Agadir hotels
• Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

ITINERARY

After your hotel pickup in the early morning, enjoy the drive through the breathtaking Moroccan countryside with its shattered villages, olive groves and wild Argan trees. On the way to Essaouira, you can stop in at a local co-operative run by women who extract the Argan oil from the trees and discover how it is processed into cooking oil and cosmetics. You can taste and buy the products if you like. After arriving in Essaouira, explore the charming Portuguese-style city by foot. Visit the busy harbor and watch the fishermen unloading their catch of the day, take photos of the picturesque fishing boats and enjoy fresh fish and seafood at its best. In the former Portuguese medina, you can find beautifully shuttered white and blue houses where local artists are selling their crafts and singing Bob Marley songs. Visit the historic ramparts and imagine life in the 16th century on the fortress along with its beautiful view of the shoreline. Return to Agadir with an approximate arrival at your hotel or riad at around 7pm. You’ll explore Essaouira on your own, there is no local city guide included.

– Additional info Confirmation will be received at time of booking
– Spoken languages (English, French)