# Essaouira — Atlantic City & Artists > Excursions Maroc — Authentic journeys through Morocco Canonical: https://excursions-maroc.com/en/tours/essaouira-journee/ Language: en Contact: contact@excursions-maroc.com --- *Trade winds, 18th-century ramparts and UNESCO medina* - **From:** €55 / person - **Duration:** 1 jour - **Departure:** Essaouira · Atlantique - **Group:** 2-15 pers. - **Languages:** français, anglais, espagnol, arabe ## About this tour Iodized escape on the Atlantic coast. Essaouira, ancient Portuguese Mogador, charms with its ramparts, its active fishing port, its medina vibrant with artists and musicians. Departure from Marrakech for a 2h30 drive through the argan forest. ## Highlights - 18th-century ramparts and Portuguese cannons - Active fishing port and fish auction - UNESCO medina - Art galleries and craft souk (thuya wood) - Essaouira beach and water sports (kite, surf) - Argan oil cooperative (tasting) ## Day-by-day itinerary ### Day 1 — Day 1 — Marrakech → Essaouira → Marrakech Departure 7:30am from your hotel. Drive through the argan forest, stop at a women's cooperative. Arrival in Essaouira around 10am. Guided tour: Skala, port, medina, souks. Fresh fish lunch at the port. Free afternoon: beach, shopping, walk. Return to Marrakech around 7:30pm. ## Included in the price - Air-conditioned transport - Local French-speaking guide - Hotel pickup ## Not included - Lunch - Drinks - Entrance fees - Personal expenses ## Frequently asked questions **Is Essaouira windy?** Yes, Essaouira is nicknamed "the city of wind". The trade wind blows almost all year, making it a top kitesurfing destination. **Can we swim?** Yes, Essaouira beach is beautiful but the water is cool (18-21°C). Bring a windbreaker even in summer. **Distance from Marrakech?** 180 km, 2h30 drive. Beautiful landscapes through the argan forest. ## Enquire Enquiries: contact@excursions-maroc.com — https://excursions-maroc.com/en/contact/ No online payment is taken; the agency replies by email with a written itinerary.