---
title: Essaouira day trip private tours
lang: en
type: tour
city: Marrakech
country: Morocco
price: 130
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 84
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 5 of 34 (Essaouira Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/morocco/marrakech/tours/essaouira-day-trip-private-tours/
---

# Essaouira day trip private tours

In our comparison: #5 of 34 in Essaouira Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Essaouira day trip is the best excursion that you can do when you are in Marrakech
3 hours drive from Marrakech. Stop for toilet. Then option to stop for visit the women's cooperative of the argan oil. Drop off in Essaouira. 4 hours free time to explore the old city of Essaouira 
Visit the sea-side medieval town that boasts lovely white-washed and blue-shuttered houses, colonnades, thuya wood workshops, art galleries and mouthwateringseafood. Once called Mogador by European sailors and traders, Essaouira is known for its annual Gnaoua Music Festeval.
Back to Marrakech. Départ tour at 4 or 5 pm from essaouira

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:00, 08:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €130 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 84 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Essaouira day trip from Marrakech
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 08:00, 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.95 from 84 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 84 of 84.

- 5 stars: 80 (95%)
- 4 stars: 4 (5%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English or French Driver guide

## Not included

- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Travel insurance

## Itinerary

1. **Essaouira** (3h) - En route to Essaouira we will make a stop for toilet and café after 1 and half hour drive. The second stop it will be at traditional Argan woman Cooperative to see how women make Argan Oil, Nut Butter and cometics from the Argan nut. Option to continue directly to Esaouira....

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 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

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This day trip, is available all year round, and it starts from Marrakech at 8:30 am

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €130 | €65 |
| 4 | €130 | €33 |
| 6 | €130 | €22 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Essaouira Day Trips start at €8 per person.

## Compared with other Essaouira Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 34** | €130 per group | 10h | 4.95 (84) | private |
| [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 #5 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.

Full list: https://guidekin.com/morocco/marrakech/essaouira-day-trips-from-marrakech/?format=md

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