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Day Trip to Essaouira From Marrakech
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Day Trip to Essaouira From Marrakech

By Safari Rose
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Ages 2-90, max of 17 per group
Duration: 8–9 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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  • Pick up from your hotel / or the nearest car accessible point to your Riad in Marrakech
  • A/C modern minibus (no more than 17 passengers) driven by an English-French speaking driver
  • Drop off at your hotel or the nearest car accessible point to your Riad in Marrakech
What's not included
  • Lunch & beverages
  • Local guide in Essaouira


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, J2G7+G2G jamaa el-fnna، Rue des Banques, مراكش 40000, Morocco
    *If you are staying in the Médina centre you should meet at the Café de France in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. If you are staying in Marrakesh.
Pickup details
  • If you are outside the Médina centre we will come and pick you up for 10€ Extra Pick up will be from your hotel / or the nearest car accessible point to your Riad in Marrakech.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 302745P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 302745P2

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      • Safari Rose
        134
        Marrakech, Morocco
        Joined in February 2018
      • Sightseer34795701178
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The best tour guide!
        I had the most incredible 3 days in Morocco! The tour was stock standard as the other advertised tours on this app but what made this one great was our beautiful guide Chaima and driver Karim! Chaima was so friendly and made each and every moment so enjoyable, she even gave me henna and wrote my name in Arabic! Karim our driver was safe and efficient and also doubled as an amazing musician. Our group was a predominantly older group but was incredibly enjoyable! Thank you Chaima and Karim I cannot wait to return to Morocco!
        Written 17 October 2024
      • Discover227039
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unforgettable Sahara Desert Experience!
        We had the most incredible time on our small tour to the Sahara Desert. From start to finish, everything was exactly as described, and even exceeded our expectations! Our driver Youssef was fantastic, ensuring we were safe and comfortable throughout the journey, and our guide Chaimae (that I recommend!! ) - a friendly and comforting woman made the entire experience even more special with her insights and stories. We had a blast riding quad bikes across the dunes, and the camel ride at sunset was nothing short of magical. Camping under the stars in the desert was an experience we will never forget – peaceful, serene, and beautiful.
        Written 11 September 2024
      • asmao720
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Marrakech fes
        it was a great experience to travel along Morocco and stop by to visit the famous city of Aït Benhaddou, and some other sightseeing spots with Mt. Atlas view. The accommodation was quite fair for both days and the transportation was quite comfortable. The only downside was the time we actually spent in the desert. We only had a bit more than an hour on the sunset's first day and the sunrise the next day. I wish we could have a chance to grab a sandwich/bottle of water, arrive earlier in the desert, and spend a few more hours there before sunset.
        Written 3 September 2024
      • nonhonome2
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful
        We had such a great time with Youssef and all the Safari Rose team! Professional, funny and friendly people who made us feel like in a family. We build great memories thanks to them and we definitely recommend their services.
        Written 6 July 2024
      • tristanw757
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Adventures in Morroco
        Great trip with amazing sightseeing. Driver Youssef was very nice, helpful and the other staff was also great. Quad riding, camel riding, sand boarding were memories for life. 10/10 would recommend.
        Written 6 July 2024
      • 211dilekt
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Warm hospitality
        This journey from Marrakech to Fes was an incredible adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and warm hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique and enriching travel experience in Morocco.Throughout our trip, our hosts, Hassan, Youssef and Mustafa, were incredibly welcoming and kind. They made our desert experience especially memorable with their hospitality. They even organized a wonderful birthday celebration for me, which I am immensely grateful for. We left the trip feeling happy and fulfilled.
        Written 3 July 2024
      • Tara M
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        No AC
        On day one our van had no AC. Our guides were great but it was unbearably hit each time we returned to the van after the stops. Having the window open didn't help, as it was over 100F outside. The stops were often and informative and there were plenty opportunities to use the restroom, buy snacks/water/coffee, and souvenirs along the way. There was also a longer stop for lunch. We arrived to our first night hotel and had to wait an hour before taken to our rooms. After a visit to the local kasbah we finally got to eat around 10pm! I did have AC in my room, which was fine and I showered. The next morning we drove all day again, this time with a little bit of air flow in the car. But by the time we reached the dessert, the sliding van door had stopped working and we had to enter and exit from over the driver's seat at the last couple of stops. The hour long camel ride was enjoyable, as was the camp dinner, fire and drum music. There were showers and flush toilets available. The next morning we were to get up at 5:30 for breakfast and camels by 6:30. My alarm failed me and I open my tent door at 6:30 only to have been left there, camels and my group gone. I had to eat breakfast alone with the camp staff and eventually drive out with the luggage truck. Somehow they didn't count the clients on the camels? The vehicle that some of us took from Merzouga to Fez DID have AC, wifi, and USB plugs. Again the stops were often and enjoyable with plenty snack and restroom opportunities. Overall it was a lot of driving, but they made it interesting along the way. I wish the first two days had AC in the vehicle, and that I could have enjoyed my second day of camel riding.
        Written 26 June 2024
      • harryrO2685YU
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        One of the best experiences of my life!
        Hakim the host was absolutely amazing and very welcoming, fun and accommodating. We were a little concerned about the time of the journey, but we had no reason to be! The trip included plenty of stops along the way, where we got to see some incredible sights of Morocco, including visiting traditional morrocan villages and seeing their way of life was really interesting. The desert itself exceeded already high expectations, where we rode camels to the camp to take it all in along the way, getting plenty of vids/pics along the way. We also got to party round the fire in the evening with people playing the drums. Would highly recommend to anyone considering doing the trip and thank you so much again to Hakim who gave us the best experience!
        Written 10 June 2024
      • FindingNemo52
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Post Grad Trip - Would Definitely Recommend!
        My friend and I were very excited to take a post grad trip to Morocco - after 2 days in Marrakech we got picked up from our hotel and did the 3 day (2 night) trip from Marrakech —> The Sahara —> Fes. We honestly had no idea what to expect and just really wanted to go to the Sahara and learn about the culture. I can defiantly say we were pleasantly surprised. Not only was the trip super cool around Morocco but we learned a ton about the Berber culture and people that live where we were visiting. Our driver Hakim was awesome and a Berber man himself. All of the guides and drivers spoke great English too and we were also very surprised that the accommodations were even much better then the hostels we had been staying at on our trip. At each stop along the way we had a local tour guide as well to show us around their own villages and all of them were super helpful, nice, and proud of their culture. When booking a tour we had a hard time looking around bc honestly all of the tours looked very similar. We definitely chose the right one though. The Group size was only around 10 people compared to the massive other groups we saw. In addition, the tour guides were just genuinely great people who were not only were proud to be Berber and teach us about their culture, but also wanted to be there and loved their job. When we asked why they wanted to be tour guides they explained that not only were they proud but they also used the tour as a means to help their people and support the villages around - and that’s why they still love their job after around 20 years. I would 100% recommend this to anyone interested in visiting Morocco or the Sahara. If you go please tell Hakim we say hello!
        Written 1 June 2024
      • 558stepang
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great!
        Overall a great experience, Hakeem was a good and friendly driver/guide, and the guided tours were very interesting and informative. Rasheed was a fun tour guide. Plenty of stops along the way so the drive never felt too long.
        Written 1 June 2024
      • Resort828773
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing!!
        What an amazing experience!! We met so many nice people, a lot of spots with local guides. Abdo was a great driver always available to help us! This was a birthday surprise, they got us a cake in the desert and it was memorable! I highly recomend this tour!
        Written 23 May 2024
      • matteoaP2111ZL
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very nice tour and nice staff!
        This is a great tour that let's you appreciate the natural beauty of Morocco. The guide Ibrahim was very nice and told us a lot of curiosities about Moroccan culture. Funny fact: during the desert trip I lost my phone in the desert while watching at the stars 😂. Thanks to Ibrahim and moustapha that could find the phone after some days of searching in the desert near the camp!
        Written 13 May 2024
      • lidad829
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience
        I really recommend this tour!It is a great way to explore Moroccan landscapes that are difficult to reach on your own and get an idea of the Moroccan culture. We visited amazing landscapes, Unesco heritage sites with mudhouses and natural landscapes like Todra Gorge and Merzouga desert where we stayed overnight and it was a trully unique experience. Our driver and guide Abdoo was great, very kind and helpful and our local guides too. Overall, an amazing experience!
        Written 12 May 2024
      • chiarasZ8258CV
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oasis, camel ride, and Moroccan culture
        I really recommend this tour! I especially loved day 2, when we visited the Gorge du Toudra, the Berber village, a refreshing oasis, and then went for a camel ride in the Sahara, where we spent the night. Our guide and driver Abdoo was great and organised a wonderful experience! Thank you 🙏🏻
        Written 10 May 2024
      • Ambassador773822
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience
        I went on this tour with five other friends and I had a very good experience. Abdo, our amazing driver, drove us through different sightseeing spots. The night in the desert was beautiful, a once in a lifetime experience. I suggest renting a quad on the way back if you wanna have an adrenaline boost. The visit to the oasis and the gorges was also breathtaking.
        Written 10 May 2024
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      Nomareun
      18 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2022 • Couples
      The experience was great! If you are looking for an authentic berber village, you won't find it here, but if you are looking to have a nice and enjoyable evening, it's totally the right activity. The driver picked us up on time, although the communication guidelines were not very clear at the beginning, I had to proactively email them. Then we stopped for a cup of tea, afterwards moved on to see the sunset. We did not reach the highest peak and the best place to observe it, since we left the village a bit too late, however, it was still very enjoyable. Then we were driven to the establishment where the dinner took place. The food was very nice, enough soft drinks and they were not too pushy with offering alcohol which cost extra. The whole experience felt very touristy, but they really went above and beyond with activities, including a fire show,. The activity is directed towards couples - we were seated at separate tables, it could be made more inclusive for solo travelers.
      Written 25 August 2022
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      eva m
      Canada1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2021
      Just had the experience of my life! Safari Rose knows how to make our adventure unforgettable! Experienced driver-guide willing to please us and take us to amazing places, and a very important plus for us, he knew in advance about my gluten free diet and accommodated my needs through the whole trip. Thank you Lahcen!
      Written 27 March 2021
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      we would like to Thank you to taking time for share your experiences It was also a pleasure for us to have met your expectations . We hope to see you again for other adventures and tours . thank you
      Written 12 October 2021
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      Vilma B
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023 • Friends
      I went to Essaouira the second time,just to show to my friend how beautiful this port city is.With nice market,restaurants and kind and friendly local people.
      Written 20 February 2023
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      Johnny
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent trip! Transport arrived on time, van with ac which is great as it was very hot in July! Youness our tour guide was very nice and explained things very well both in english and french, he also recommended a resto at the end of the trip and the food was great! Overall great experience! Would recommend, Essouira is a lovely place to see!
      Written 27 July 2022
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      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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