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title: 1 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira
lang: en
type: tour
city: Marrakech
country: Morocco
price: 23
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 47
duration_minutes: 480
duration_max_minutes: 600
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 24 of 34 (Essaouira Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/morocco/marrakech/tours/1-day-excursion-from-marrakech-to-essaouira/
---

# 1 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira

In our comparison: #24 of 34 in Essaouira Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A unique experience out of the city's traffic jam.

Search calm and see another world.

Admire the waves of the ocean.

Discover the magic city of Essaouira

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €23 per person for the a group day option; other options up to €85
- Duration: 8h–10h
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Marrakech Tours Excursions
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.81 from 47 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 47.

- 5 stars: 40 (85%)
- 4 stars: 6 (13%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| a group day | €23 / person | Spanish, English, French | Private vehicle Pickup included |
| Essaouira in private | €85 / person | Spanish, English, French | Private vehicle: Minibus with a maximum of 8 places to have a wonderful day with your families and friends. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Lunch
- guide

## Itinerary

1. **Essaouira** (15m) - the first stop will be just in a cafe on the way to Essaouira so that travelers can do their business, buy a cup of coffee or have breakfast in case they do not have it in their hotels.
2. **Essaouira** (10m) - goats on argan trees: the argan tree is also nicknamed "the goat tree" because they love its fruits. They climb it with surprising ease, clinging to branches, settling there and tasting its fruits. They actually eat only the pulp and reject the kernel which is then collected...
3. **Women's cooperative for the extraction of argan oil: The cooperative exclusiv...** (15m) - Women's cooperative for the extraction of argan oil: The cooperative exclusively employs women to work the nuts. These cooperatives are quite numerous between Essaouira and Marrakech. This allows paid work to be provided to women and thus gives them some autonomy. About 2,000...
4. **Essaouira** (pass by, no stop) - By the time travelers reach Essaouira, they will have approximately five hours of free time to explore this magnificent city. we will indicate some places to visit in this city.
5. **Essaouira Fishing Port** (15m) - The port of Essaouira is an important traditional and historic fishing port of the 18th century, in Essaouira, on the Atlantic Ocean, in Morocco. Old picturesque traditional fishing port the most famous of the country, it is one of the 14 main fishing ports in Morocco, and is...
6. **Essaouira Beach** (20m) - The town beach is large, covered with fine sand and offers a superb view of the bay. Here you can swim or play sports such as Windsurfing. You can also take a camel ride or take a short sightseeing boat trip around Mogador Island.
7. **Essaouira Ramparts** (15m) - The ramparts of Essaouira are an important part of the history of Essaouira, a Moroccan maritime city on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. It was in 1506 that the Portuguese built the first city walls, then called Mogador, which was considered to be a strategic place of importance.
8. **Medina of Essaouira** (pass by, no stop) - Essaouira is an exceptional example of a fortified city from the end of the 18th century, built in North Africa according to the principles of European military architecture of the time. Since its foundation, it has remained a leading international trading port connecting...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Essaouira Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #24 of 34** | €23 | 8h–10h | 4.81 (47) | shared |
| [Luxury Private Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech](/morocco/marrakech/tours/luxury-private-day-trip-to-essaouira-from-marrakech/?format=md) | €65 | 12h | 4.94 (685) | private |
| [Day Trip To Essaouira and Sekkala From Marrakech in a small Group](/morocco/marrakech/tours/day-trip-to-essaouira-and-sekkala-from-marrakech-in-a-small-group/?format=md) | €18 | 11h 30m | 4.94 (499) | shared |
| [Essaouira-Full-Day-Trip-From-Marrakech](/morocco/marrakech/tours/essaouira-full-day-trip-from-marrakech/?format=md) | €15 | 10h | 4.92 (614) | shared |

Ranked #24 of 34 in Essaouira Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €139, median €18; typical length 10h. 6 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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