Essaouira City Tour

Essaouira City Tour

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It is a great choice for those who appreciate unspoiled locations. Its magnificent beach, relaxed atmosphere and its medieval ambiance make it truly a special destination. Visit the town’s impressive fortifications that are a mixture of Portuguese, French and Moroccan military architecture. Explore the historical quarters and the Souks with its carpentry workshops. See modern art galleries, visit the walled harbour with its stalls of freshly caught barbequed fish and meet local fishermen.

The departure from Marrakech is in the early morning. You will cross the breathtaking Moroccan countryside. scattered with small villages and where camels. sheep and goats live peacefully. As you sink into the desert. the argan trees will stand on your way. These trees produce berries that the goats crave. You can stop at an argan oil manufacturing cooperative traditionally run by women. Discover how argan oil is made and all its possible uses including cooking and cosmetics.

Enter Essaouira. the charming blue and white city cradle many artists. Stroll along the quays as the colorful, colorful fishing boats return to port and watch the fishermen unload their catch of the day. You can also choose to settle in one of the refined restaurants of the port and enjoy fish and other crustaceans freshly caught.

Explore the historic citadel. its ramparts and visit the Medina to discover the local craftsmen who sell their achievements in cedar wood. During your visit of the ramparts you will discover how this old fishing village defended itself from external invasions.

In addition to marquetry. traditional specialty of Essaouira. you can also relax on the famous beach during sunny afternoons. In a holiday rental in Essaouira, you have the chance to enjoy the many activities offered by the city.

The privileged geographical position of Essaouira allows you to benefit from numerous and varied sports activities, like windsurfing, or even kitesurfing. To walk around, it is on the ledge of Essaouira that you have to go, beautiful and welcoming, to have a good time, with family or friends. And if you go on holiday in Essaouira at the beginning of the summer, you can attend the Gnaoua and World Music Festival of Essaouira, a real Moroccan Woodstock.

Many excursions to the cities of Marrakech, Agadir, Rabat, or Casablanca are also possible from your vacation rental in Essaouira, to discover Morocco.
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