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title: Small-group Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech
lang: en
type: tour
city: Marrakech
country: Morocco
price: 16
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 118
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 19 of 34 (Essaouira Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/morocco/marrakech/tours/small-group-day-trip-to-essaouira-from-marrakech/
---

# Small-group Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

In our comparison: #19 of 34 in Essaouira Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

you will start traveling to the coastal city of Essaouira. Getting there after about a 2 and a half-hour drive to start exploring the city. You’ll visit the Skala Fortress; see Thuya wood carved by artisans; walk through the alleys of the medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This "City of the Wind" attracts surfers from all over the world. Essaouira knew many civilizations - including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture - however, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls, it is also regarded as Morocco’s "Jewel of the Atlantic”. You will also visit the women's co-operative of Argan oil. Here they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal properties. Lunch will be done the Moroccan way – fresh fish “cooked in order” at the fish market. In the afternoon you will travel back to Marrakech

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Lunche and drinks
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €16 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 118 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Red City Tours Marrakech
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.87 from 118 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 115 of 118.

- 5 stars: 108 (92%)
- 4 stars: 7 (6%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Pick up and drop off to and from meeting point
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver

## Not included

- Lunche and drinks
- Entrance fees (optional)
- Local guide fees (optional)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Essaouira Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #19 of 34** | €16 | 10h | 4.87 (118) | 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 #19 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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