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title: Full Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essouira
lang: en
type: tour
city: Marrakech
country: Morocco
price: 22
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 55
duration_minutes: 660
duration_max_minutes: 720
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 79 of 111 (Medina & City Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/morocco/marrakech/tours/full-day-excursion-from-marrakech-to-essouira/
---

# Full Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essouira

In our comparison: #79 of 111 in Medina & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Meet your driver at your hotel in Marrakech, or at a central location, for the trip to Essaouira, a laid-back city that's cooled by sea breezes. On your way to Essaouira, make a stop at an Argan oil cooperative, learning how the golden oil is produced using traditional techniques. Upon arrival in Essaouira, set out on a short guided walking tour to get your bearings in the UNESCO-listed historic center, which is ringed by fortifications with great views of the ocean. 

Then enjoy free time to see and do what you want. You can sip mint tea in the Moulay el Hassan square, browse for souvenirs at the bazaars, or try freshly caught, local seafood at an open-air restaurant. Rejoin the driver and group after an afternoon of exploration and begin the return trip to Marrakech, where the day concludes with drop-off at your original departure point.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:00, 08:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €22 per person for the Full Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essouira option; other options up to €362
- Duration: 11h–12h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 55 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Africa Tours Marrakech
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 08:00, 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.8 from 55 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 52 of 55.

- 5 stars: 48 (87%)
- 4 stars: 4 (7%)
- 3 stars: 2 (4%)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Excursion from Marrakech to Essouira | €22 / person | English, Spanish, French | Pickup included |
| Private Trip 1 Day Essaouira | €179 / person | English, Spanish, French | Private Private transport Pickup included |
| 2 days private Surfing Essouir | €362 / person | English, Spanish, French | Essouira Duration: 2 days Private Pickup included |

## What's included

- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Essaouira** (4h) - is a port city and resort on Morocco's Atlantic coast. Its medina (old town) is protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts called the Skala de la Kasbah, which were designed by European engineers. Old brass cannons line the walls, and there are ocean views. Strong "Alizée"...
2. **Chichaoua is an agricultural city in Morocco, with approximately 20,000 inhab...** (20m) - Chichaoua is an agricultural city in Morocco, with approximately 20,000 inhabitants. The Moroccan countryside between Marrakech and Essaouira.
3. **Marrakech** (pass by, no stop) - You 'll get picked up 8 clock
4. **You'll return to the starting point 7-8pm** (3h)

## 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

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Medina & City Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #79 of 111** | €22 | 11h–12h | 4.8 (55) | shared |
| [Medina Secrets Walking Tour](/morocco/marrakech/tours/medina-secrets-walking-tour/?format=md) | €50 | 3h | 4.98 (371) | private |
| [Half Day Guided Tour in Marrakech History & Culture](/morocco/marrakech/tours/half-day-guided-tour-in-marrakech-history-culture/?format=md) | €24 | 3h | 4.96 (555) | shared |
| [Marrakech Shopping Tours : Private Souks Tour](/morocco/marrakech/tours/marrakech-shopping-tours-private-souks-tour/?format=md) | €39 | 3h | 4.96 (451) | private |

Ranked #79 of 111 in Medina & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €250, median €30; typical length 3h. 58 of 111 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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