Start the trip to Essaouira from Marrakech at 8 AM, the mountain range of the Atlas, whose peaks are recently covered with snow, on the right, threatening clouds is thickening. We stop for a first stop in a cafe on the outskirts of Sidi Mokhtar. At the edge of the roads huge puddles, testimony to the heavy rains of the night. Near a plantation of argan we stop to take some photos of greedy goats’ intent on feeding the seeds of argan in the branches of a tree.
Essaouira
Marrakech
Please arrive by 07:45 AM for a prompt departure at 08:00 AM.
Approximately 6:00 PM.
Departure at 8h00 in the morning from Marrakech to reach essaouira around 11h 30 after stoops of panoramic views, visit to argan association, free visit to essaouira : old port and medina ramparts traditional souk, artisanal gallery. Departure 16h00 to Marrakech .
This charming seaside town, the port where the place of the fish auction, the white houses and souks in the heart of medina.
After sekkala you continue on foot towards the center through Place Moulay Hassan, crowded with numerous cafes and restaurants and dominated by the clock tower. Entering the Medina you breathe a totally different atmosphere compared to Marrakech: it is pleasant to walk in peace without anybody annoyingly attracting your attention to invite you to purchase a staff or somehing. You slowly walk in search of a little place to have lunch.
Pause for lunch here you will have the choice to eat in local restaurant or go back to the port to choose a fresh fish to eat. After lunch you will go back to the Medina to visit the souq, divided into four sectors reserved for the fish, spices, grains and finally the jewels market. Not far away, a ramp allows you to climb to the Skala de la Kasba, a crenellated platform with a series of Spanish cannons from which you have a beautiful view of the Ocean and the Purpuraires Islands. There is still an hour left to spend it crossing characteristic lanes and visiting small shops.
After you finish your city tour we wil meet in the parking near the port at the same place in the morning to drive back to Marrakech, wishing that you have had a wonderful time in Essaouira Mogador.
