Essaouira Day

Get to know the unique history, culture, and heritage of Essaouira on a one-day trip. A Visit to the Medina of Essaouira offers a charming colorful landscape from The Moroccan – Portuguese style, to the Grand Mosque, terraces, cafes, and the souk. This old Portuguese city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morocco in 2001. Our tour will start by driving for a couple of hours through Atlas Mountain, with a few stops along the way:

• First stop to see some “flying goats” climbing the Argan trees looking for fresh nuts.
• Second stop to relax and have a coffee break in a Berber village.
• Third stop to visit the Argan Oil factory.

Once we arrive at Essaouira, you will have your free time to visit the souk which is located inside the Medina. And make a tour of the ramparts of the Kasbah and Scala, where you will explore the ramparts of the Scala, the port of Essaouira, the municipal market, the neighborhood jewelers, and the craft complex. Stores along the streets sell a massive variety of beautiful handcrafted items, such as Thuya wood products, clothes, and carpets… After your free time to enjoy the city and its beautiful sunny beaches, return to the road for your trip back to Agadir with a few Stops along the way again, to rest and watch the sunset on a wild beach.