This Essaouira day trip from Agadir takes you up the Atlantic coast to one of Morocco's most relaxed and photogenic towns. You travel by air-conditioned minibus with hotel pick-up in Agadir or Taghazout, so there is no driving and no logistics to sort out.
The road to Essaouira runs through rolling hills and Berber villages. On the way you stop to see the famous goats climbing argan trees, and you visit a local cooperative to learn how argan oil is made.
In Essaouira, a guide leads a walking tour of the Skala du Port, the historic fishing port and the UNESCO-listed medina with its blue-and-white lanes. After the tour you have free time to eat, browse the souks and galleries, or walk on the beach.
In the late afternoon the group meets again for the ride back to Agadir. A short rest stop on the coastal road is included before you are dropped off at your accommodation.
Hotel pick-up in Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght or Anza. In Essaouira, the group meets the guide at an agreed point before the return.
The drive takes about 2.5 to 3 hours each way by road. The full day trip lasts around 11 hours including stops and time in the city.
You visit the Skala du Port sea ramparts, the historic fishing port and the UNESCO-listed medina with its shops and galleries. A guide leads the walking tour, and you then have free time on your own.
Yes, the trip includes a roadside photo stop to see goats climbing argan trees on the route to Essaouira. There is also a short visit to an argan cooperative.
No, food and drinks are not included. You have free time to eat at your own cost, for example at a seafood restaurant near the port.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket or windbreaker. Essaouira is known for wind and is often cooler than Agadir, even on sunny days.
The tour runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, starting at 07:30. Pick-up is available from Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght and Anza.
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