Blue fishing boats in Essaouira harbour below the old sea fortress and its arches

5 days from Marrakech

Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast

A short, easy trip west to the ocean: Essaouira's walled medina, a surf lesson at Sidi Kaouki and a camel ride on the beach.

Essaouira

Duration5 days, 4 nights
Starts and endsMarrakech
How it runsPrivate car and driver
PriceOn request

Coast

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The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked — Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.

Stop by stop

Marrakech UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Marrakesh (opens in a new tab)
Essaouira UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Essaouira (opens in a new tab)
Sidi Kaouki
Essaouira
Marrakech

Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

Day 1: Marrakech to Essaouira
2.5 to 3 hoursEssaouira
West through argan country to the Atlantic. You stop at an argan oil cooperative, then walk through Essaouira's medina and down to the fishing port with a local guide.
Day 2: Essaouira
No drivingEssaouira
A guided tour of the medina, the sea walls and the woodwork shops, then free time for cafés and galleries. Fish grilled at the port makes an easy lunch.
Day 3: A day at Sidi Kaouki
About 30 minutesSidi Kaouki or Essaouira
South along the coast to Sidi Kaouki for a half-day surf or kitesurf lesson, time on the beach and a camel ride on the sand.
Day 4: Back to Marrakech by the inland road
About 3 hoursMarrakech
A different way back, through argan forest and farming villages, with a stop at a cooperative.
Day 5: Marrakech
No drivingTour ends in Marrakech
A free day in Marrakech. A hammam, a balloon flight or a quad bike ride are easy to add.

The details

What's included

Included

4 nights' accommodation
Breakfast every day
Private car with driver, fuel and tolls
Local guide in Essaouira
Half-day surf or kitesurf lesson
Camel ride on the beach
Argan cooperative visits
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
Bottled water in the car

Not included

Flights
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees not listed above
Optional activities
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Questions

Before you book

How long is the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour, and where does it start?

The Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour lasts 5 days and 4 nights. It starts and ends in Marrakech, and the route passes through Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour?

On the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour you spend 4 nights on the road: nights 1 and 2 in Essaouira, night 3 in Sidi Kaouki or Essaouira and night 4 in Marrakech.

How much driving is there on the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour?

Driving on the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour day by day: day 1, 2.5 to 3 hours; day 2, no driving; day 3, about 30 minutes; day 4, about 3 hours; day 5, no driving. The longest drive is day 1, Marrakech to Essaouira. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour?

The Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour includes 4 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private car with driver, fuel and tolls, local guide in Essaouira, half-day surf or kitesurf lesson, camel ride on the beach, argan cooperative visits, hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour?

Not included on the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour?

The best months for the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour are May, June, July, August and September.

How much does the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour cost?

The Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour itinerary?

Yes. The Essaouira and the Atlantic Coast tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

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