EXCURSION FROM MARRAKECH TO ESSAOUIRA
Essaouira has long been regarded as one of the greatest Moroccan coast anchorages. In the fifth century BC, the Carthaginian explorer Hanno visited and built the trade station of Arambys.
In the nineteenth century, Essaouira became Morocco's first seaport, with commerce levels about twice those of Rabat. Because it was only a few days from the inland metropolis, the city served as a port for Marrakech. European nations established diplomatic and commercial presence in Essouira. European diplomats were concentrated at Tangiers or Essaouira in the 1820s.
The natural harbor that protects Essaouira from wave action is partially covered by the Iles Purpuraires. A large sandy beach continues south of Essaourira from the port, where the Oued Ksob empties into the sea; south of the discharge is the archaeological ruin, the Bordj El Berod. The Canary Current is responsible for the overall southern migration of ocean circulation, which has resulted in improved local fisheries. Diabat is located around five kilometers (3.1 miles) south of Essaouira, directly south of the Oued Ksob.
The Medina of Essaouira (originally "Mogador") is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is an example of a late 18th-century walled town that European colonists brought to North Africa. The massive walls around the Medina are deteriorating, and there is rampant disobedience of rules prohibiting motorized vehicles (mainly mopeds) within the Medina.
Excursion includes:
Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech
Guided tour in Essaouira medina
Drop-off at a hotel in Marrakech
What isn't included:
Lunch and beverages
