The massive city walls of Essaouira, Morocco

Colorful streets of Essaouira, Morocco

Local life in Essaouira - Essaouira Sojourn, Morocco

Local life in Essaouira | Michael Gebicki

Essaouira Sojourn

Unwind in Morocco’s laid-back coastal town where tradition meets sea breeze, at your own pace

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$390 USD

Trip Code: ESS

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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Guarantee trip date for 1 person (subject to availability)

$240 USD

Duration

3 Days

Activities

Cultural and seaside break

Accommodation

2 nights riad

Meals

2 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading: 1 / 10
Discovery and Cruising

Carbon Footprint

113kg of CO₂-e PP per day

(225kg of CO₂-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

Walk the historic ramparts at sunset, tracing the town’s ancient walls and taking in the ocean views
Wander the medina's whitewashed lanes, soaking up the coastal charm and artisan shops
Enjoy a fresh seafood by the harbour with the sea at your feet
The perfect way to unwind after our High Atlas Trek, Morocco Rafting Adventure or Morocco Explorer

Overview

Unwind by the sea in Morocco’s breezy whitewashed port town. This 3 day sojourn to Essaouira is the perfect change of pace after time in the mountains or desert. Often added to our High Atlas Trek, Morocco Rafting Adventure or Morocco Explorer itineraries, this short escape is an ideal way to complete your North African journey.

Travel by public coach from Marrakesh to the Atlantic coast and settle into a welcoming riad, perched beside the ocean within the old medina walls. Rooms blend handcrafted details with comfort, and a rooftop terrace offers views of the Atlantic and Essaouira’s sea walls.

Explore at your own pace - stroll the historic ramparts, wander the laneway shops, or enjoy fresh seafood by the harbour.

Itinerary

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This morning, you will be collected in Marrakesh and transferred to the Marrakesh Bus Station, to board the public bus service to Essaouira. The journey time is approx 3 hours. The bus departs at 9:00am or 10:45am. On arrival in Essaouira, take a short 15 minute walk to your riad inside the old city walls, your home for the next two nights. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore. Get your bearings with a relaxed wander through the medina’s maze-like streets, browse artisan workshops, or head to the port for a mint tea by the sea. Overnight: Riad Mimouna or similar

Meals: Nil

Today you have a wonderful, relaxing day in Essaouira where you are free to do as you please. With its Greek-like whitewashed walls and its mixture of Portuguese, French and Berber fortifications, Essaouira has a completely different flavour to Marrakesh, and other destinations in inland Morocco. Essaouira is a handicraft centre, particularly for artisans working with sandal, cedar and lemon wood. You can take a relaxing walk along the Atlantic coastline. Fishing is also one of the main industries of the town and the fresh catch is a specialty of the restaurants and the inexpensive harbour side fish markets are a must for lunch. The shopping is great and so is the beach with numerous water sports on offer. Overnight: Riad Mimouna (or similar).

Meals: B

After breakfast this morning, you will walk from your riad to the Supratours Bus Station (approx 15 mins walk). You will board the Supratours public bus service to Marrakesh, which takes approx 3 hours. The bus departure times depend on your flight time in Marrakesh. Upon arrival into Marrakesh, you will be collected from the bus station and transferred to the airport or your hotel. If you have stored luggage at your hotel in Marrakesh, then the transfer to the airport will be via the hotel. Trip arrangements end on arrival at the airport.

Meals: B

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

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480 scheduled departures between 5 Sep 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

Departs 5 Sep 2026 – ends 7 Sep 2026 (3 days)
Departs 6 Sep 2026 – ends 8 Sep 2026 (3 days)
Departs 7 Sep 2026 – ends 9 Sep 2026 (3 days)
Departs 8 Sep 2026 – ends 10 Sep 2026 (3 days)
Departs 9 Sep 2026 – ends 11 Sep 2026 (3 days)
Departs 10 Sep 2026 – ends 12 Sep 2026 (3 days)
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What's included?

Included

2 breakfasts
2 nights in traditional riad on a twinshare basis
Public bus transfers between Marrakesh and Essaouira
Transfers in Marrakesh between bus station and hotel/airport on day 1 and 3
*additional nights in Essaouira on request (extra cost applies)

Not included

Flights
Visas & Travel insurance
Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
Tips
Additional nights in Essaouira on request (extra cost applies)

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M. Williams|Australia

26 Oct 2017

Extra trip info

Accommodation Will My Trip Run?

Riad Mimouna

A welcoming riad, perched beside the ocean within the old medina walls. Rooms blend handcrafted details with comfort, and a rooftop terrace offers views of the Atlantic and Essaouira’s sea walls.

*all accommodation is subject to availability

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Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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