Private Excursion to Essaouira
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- Guided Tour with local Guide
- Pick up to Hotel or Riad
- Transport fuel driver air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or mini van
- Breakfast daily
- Camel Trekking (Camel per person individual)
- Drinks and personal items
- Lunch
Essaouira or the old Mogador is a city that reminds us of the time when Spain, Portugal and England fought to control the Atlantic coasts. It has a typically Portuguese harbour with beautiful examples of Moorish and Portuguese art and architecture and where you can enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. The fishing port is often full of brightly painted blue boats and the fishermen can be seen selling their wonderful array of exotic fish and seafood. Essaouira is known for its medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it´s also known for the artisans who work with Thuya, a tree that produces really good wood for making carved products and also for the souk of money. Essaouira is perhaps best known for its annual world music festival and its history that talks of the black slaves who brought the spiritual rhythmical Gnawa music to the shores. In the afternoon, on our way back to Marrakech, we take you to visit an Argan oil co-operative. You can see this region is where the Argan trees grow and it´s in these places the nuts are processed by hand into the world famous oils and other products used in cosmetics and for cooking.
- Day 1
Marrakech - Essaouira
A visit to the fishing harbor, to the Medina and the medieval-looking battlements, wood workshops and art galleries
Essaouira is a Fishing village, old Mogador, name given by the Portuguese. It’s a great choice for those who appreciate a relaxed atmosphere. It’s quite a special destination: a mix between a medieval atmosphere in the old Medina and an international well-known surf and windsurf magnificent beach. Visit the town’s impressive fortifications, Portuguese heritage and the medina declared UNESCO world heritage site as an example of a fortified city of the century XVIII.
Explore the modern art galleries and visit the walled fishing harbor, a typical example of Moorish and Portuguese architecture and meet the local fishermen.
If you wish to have a camel trekking experience, the dromedaries are at the beach ready to take you for a ride.On the way back to Marrakech, you will have the chance to visit a women’s Argan oil co-operative, the Argan tree only grows on the West coast of Morocco.
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