Overview
Services
Private
Small group
Categories
Day Trips & Excursions
Full description
Spend the day exploring Essaouira. 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 woodwork, Essaouira is also home to the silver souk (commercial quarter), art galleries, and islands.
Highlights
Beautiful Fishing Port and Medina
Moulay El-Hassan Square
Grand Mosque
Essaouira was discovered by the Phoenicians who settled there. Afterward, 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 several 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 Morocco's best marketers 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 are 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!
Highlights
Beautiful Fishing Port and Medina
Moulay El-Hassan Square
Grand Mosque
Essaouira was discovered by the Phoenicians who settled there. Afterward, 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 several 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 Morocco's best marketers 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 are 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!
Includes
- Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transportation
Not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
Location
Starting point
Essaouira Full Day Tour
Morocco
Hotel pick-up available.
Hotel in Marrakech
If your hotel is located out of the pick-up area, please go to the above location.
Please call 48 hours beforehand to confirm the pick-up time and place.
Customers must be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure of the tour.
End point
Same as Starting Point
Important information
- Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.
- Passport or ID are required
Redeem information
- Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.
