Things to do in Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region: The Best Private Tours

September 12, 2021 Lashaunda Abraham

Portuguese, French and Berber architecture frame the maze-like streets of Essaouira, a charming and vibrant port and resort town on the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, couples and families stroll the beaches of Cape Sim and Sidi Kaouki, which also attract surfers of all types. Relaxation is easy to find here, as is a bus to Marrakech, for those looking for a daytrip.
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1. Full day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

Marrakech Outdoor
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Essaouira, or Mogador is an old fort and fishing port located within 2 hours drive from Marrakech, and considered one of the most popular excursions out of the busy and bustling Marrakech. Essaouira has A broad sandy beach extends from the harbor to the south also we give to visitors the real image of the traditional Morocco, by traditional market and a lifestyle which is not found anywhere else.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4WD

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Local guide and Entrance fees (optional)

Reviewed By 104widadb

For a business trip, We had been transfered from marrakech to guelmim, and assisted by our driver khalil during 3 days..khalil is respectfull, professionnal, the car was clean and byoned correct. I recommend this agency for your business trip!

2. 3 days Desert Tour from Essaouira to Sahara in Morocco camel trip

Trek Morocco Desert
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We organize guided Morocco desert trip with hotel pick up.  3 days Desert Tour from Essaouira to Sahara in Morocco camel trip : INCLUDED : Pick up from your riad / reach you in your hotel in Essaouira Transport in comfortable A/C vehicle English speaking guide / driver. Dinners and breakfasts Accommodation in hotels / riads Camel ride in Merzouga desert Sleeping in Sahara camp - tent. NOT INCLUDED : Drinks and lunch

Inclusions: Pick up from your riad /hotel in Casablanca. Transport in comfortable A/C vehicle English speaking guide / driver. Accommodation in hotels / riads Dinners and breakfasts Camel ride in Merzouga desert Sleeping in Sahara camp - tent. Drop off at your hotel at the end of the tour, Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions: Lunches and drinks, Entry fees for museums, monuments and attractions

Reviewed By Y2460UZkathleena

Me and my family planning to go to Erg Chegaga desert and Erg Chebbi via Erg Lihoudi Desert during a holiday trip 10days from Casablanca. Really we had a great experience with our tour guides whom speak English and Spanish too. Thanks guys !!!

3. Marrakech to Essaouira Day trip

Morocco Nomadic Travel
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Morocco one day private trip Excursion from Marrakesh to Essaouira easly accessible day trip from Marrakesh, Situated at 176 km west of Marrakech, 2 : 30 drive ; Essaouira is a coastal small town, famous for its fishing port with its blue colored wooden boats, one of the oldest Moroccan cities, formely named Mogador.The old Medina of Essaouira is listed by UNESCO as world heritage site ; Essaouira is known for its Gnaoua music festival every year on June ; a day excursion to essaouira makes the visitor think about staying longer in a friendly, relaxing medieval town. Marrakech to Essaouira Day Trip 1 Day Highlights varried from eating fresh fish just pulled out from the water in small scale local restaurant in the port to itscroweded small streets, Place Moulay El Hassan, the portuguese harbour, Skala and the Jewish quarter.

Inclusions: Transport by an air-conditioned vehicle, Professional driver/guide, Hotel pick up and drop off

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Reviewed By debf651

This 3 day excursion to the Sahara Desert complete with camel ride to our beautiful overnight glamping stay was truly magical! Kamal our guide and driver was the best! He was very informative and helpful. He picked us up at our hotel in Marrakech and safely drove us through the Atlas mountains to a hotel with incredible views. On day 2 we proceeded to the desert but before we got there he stopped and purchased a Cheiche for each of us which the camel guides wrapped around our heads. We got on the camels and rode out into the sunset where our Berber hosts were waiting for us. It was an absolute bucket list event. If you are hesitant about doing this...don't be! Just have Kamal take you!! BTW...I forgot to mention that Kamal also helped us stop for wine before we went to the desert! I would give this a six star review if I could!!

4. Morocco Discovery Holidays (12Days/11Nights)

Casablanca, Morocco Morocco Tour Package
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Morocco Discovery Holidays is a program which Morocco Tour Package has prepared to fit your special interests. Discover Morocco in Private Morocco Holiday Tours and enjoy the climate which most of the tourists are seeking!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions: Not listed meals on itinerary and all drinks, Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff, Optional activities, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By AvaHolland

My husband and I spent 8 days as a trip in Morocco ,the schedule was tight but thanks to Morocco Tour package, they made good arrangements to let us have this interesting tour, specially our driver walid pick us at Casablanca aeroplane to Marrakesh to desert to fes to the blue city then back to Casablanca, he is trying very hard to let us seeing all of the interesting spots to take pictures. He is punctual and very helpful, I left my phone at the hotel in fes and he spent 1hour back and forth to pickup my phone and continue the trip to chefchaoun, it's very touching.

5. Best Of Morocco Private Tours (10Days/9Nights)

Casablanca, Morocco Morocco Tour Package
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Best of Morocco Private Tours is the best Morocco Tour Package program among the Morocco Private Tours it offers. You will at the same time explore the Moroccan imperial cities, the “little Switzerland”, the desert, and Mogador.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Not listed meals on itinerary and all drinks, Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff, Optional activities, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By AvaHolland

My husband and I spent 8 days as a trip in Morocco ,the schedule was tight but thanks to Morocco Tour package, they made good arrangements to let us have this interesting tour, specially our driver walid pick us at Casablanca aeroplane to Marrakesh to desert to fes to the blue city then back to Casablanca, he is trying very hard to let us seeing all of the interesting spots to take pictures. He is punctual and very helpful, I left my phone at the hotel in fes and he spent 1hour back and forth to pickup my phone and continue the trip to chefchaoun, it's very touching.

6. Private Essaouira Mogador Day Trip from Marrakech

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A fun-filled and relaxing private day trip to Essaouira Mogador, the blue and white bohemian seaport town famous for its vibrant cultural life, traditional fishing port and exceptional laid-back rhythm. Enjoy the view of colorful houses and atmosphere, wander through picturesque streets, explore the historic ramparts and old Medina. Stroll along the quays and watch fishermen in their fishing boats coming back to shore and unloading their catch of the day, feast on fresh fish and seafood at the many harbor side restaurants.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Multilingual Driver, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and Drinks

Reviewed By beccawatson06

We really enjoyed the tour of Moroccan “Hollywood”! The guide was knowledgeable and interesting. Seeing some of the spots for Game of Thrones and Indiana Jones was really neat! Walking through the city there were interesting drawings and art pieces for sale. We rode a camel which was neat to say! It was really interesting to ask the guide cultural differences and understand them better!

7. 20 Nights Private Morocco Grand Tour

Ricks Voyage

Authentic travel, true experience! “ For  me, Morocco is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.” -Maya Angelou All accommodation in 4/3* hotels, charming Riads and 1 night in Bivouac in Berber tent in desert or under the stars! From West to East, from North to South, in this private Grand Tour of Morocco, you visit: Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fez, Merzouga Desert (Sand dunes), Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, Agadir (beach), Essaouira,(beach) Marrakesh and more (15 cities listed by Unesco world heritage) Daily Breakfast and 4 Dinner Option: This is available in 4/5* hotels and luxury Riads

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary 20 Nights in 3/4* hotels & Riad, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, All taxes and handling charges, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Lunch, Monuments entrance fees, Tips

Reviewed By Adam S

Just returned from a tour of Morocco with Rick's Voyage. The tour visited all the countries highlights and the guide Tahar was more than happy to help with any special requests.

8. Agadir to Essaouira Mogador private One day trip

Agadir 80000, Morocco Caravane Du Grand Erg

Follow the lovely Atlantic coastline from Agadir to Essaouira for a full-day tour of the ancient city. Explore the town's lively port, travel to the UNESCO-listed Media, admire the elaborate marquetry, and enjoy a tranquil stroll down the endless beach.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By saraheD3272LE

One of the most experiences of my life!! Can't wait to visit again soon! Tour guide was very engaging too!!!

9. Essaouira excursion from Agadir

Primera Tours

Departure at 8:15 am, lengthening the Atlantic coast, beautiful small wild beaches appear, landscapes, and panoramic views. Some small stops will be organized on the road where there are magical landscapes and goats on the trees (Arganiers ), you will arrive at the port of Essaouira which is located at the foot of the ramparts, in this fabulous place that you will not be able to miss, you will guess from far away the fishermen's boats, you will also go or even the trawlers who dump their fish on the port , as well as men repairing their nets and carpenters who make new boats in ancestral ways, Then you will be meeting to take a walk inside the medina, you will visit La Scala in the port, La Scala in the city, and the souks ...). Then free time to take a short walk by the sea before returning to Agadir leaving around 4:00 p.m.

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Reviewed By S A

Lovely driver/tour guide. Picked up on time. However, there was no ‘paradise valley’. On the way to the valley, we stopped at a garden. A random lady, without any introduction, took us for a walk in this garden and showed us different plants and told us their names and their benefits. She then took us to the oil shop and indirectly pressured to buy tiny argan oil tubs for €30. It was the same argan/moroccon oil on Amazon for €5. But she said its natural etc. and would not stop insisting. I had to be firm with her and got out of there. Dont be fooled by them. They will be extremely nice to you and make you tea and put lots of creams and lotions on you and then charge you extortionate prices for tiny jars. We then got back in the car and made our way into the mountains towards the valley. After a 25 minute downhill walk, we arrived at this valley and there was no water. There was no lake. It was nothing like in the pictures. I was the first one to get here as our guide picked us up at 8am. Many others arrived later as they get picked up at 9am. Soon we were followed by crowds of people who also arrived and had a WTF moment. They were shocked to see that there was only a few bunch of rocks here and nothing else. AND THEN afterwards the tour guides started to say ‘oh, Morocco got no rain in the winter so they are going through a dry spell’. They could have said this before I bought the tickets or not advertise with pictures taken from last year or before. Morocco may or may not get rain in December 2020. Until then, this place is nothing like the pictures. There was one small puddle of muddy/dirty water. We went further where the guide said we could see another valley/lake. Hiked for another 30 minutes, mostly uphill and then downhill. Arrived at another tiny lake with dirty water. Did not even bother posing for pictures. Awful. Avoid. For the company arranging these visits, be honest with your pictures or you are committing fraud. And also, the oil garden should not be part of a trip. I did not want a random lady selling me oil for €30 at 8:30 in the morning.

10. Private Day Trip from Marrakech to Essaouira Mogador

Marrakesh, Morocco Safari Desert Tours

One day excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira - a coastal town (approx 2h45 minutes driving from Marrakech) providing an excellent opportunity to relax on the beach. The old Medina of Essaouira is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site; it combines history and culture with modern cafes and restaurants.

Inclusions: Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech., Transport by air-conditioned minivan/4WD with an English speaking driver, Drop-off in your accommodation in Marrakech.

Exclusions: Lunch, Soda/Pop, Gratuities (Optional)

Reviewed By CristinaCtin

Omar was recommended to us by a friend, and what a lovely encounter! We did 3 day trips from Marrakesh: Ouzoud (my personal favorite because of the monkeys ???? ), Ourzazate and Ait ben haddou (for lovers of film making or Game of Thrones, we also visited the Atlas Studios -extremely pleasant experience) and Ourika Valley (for nature lovers that can enjoy light trekking to waterfalls). We also had the transfer from Marrakesh to Casablanca on January 3rd 2021. Important to mention that we traveled during covid crisis, however we felt safe all the time- disinfectant was always waiting for us in the car. Policemen stopped us several times for checks, but he was prepared with covid declaration ready and all other documents in order. We highly recommend Omar and his company for his level of professionalism and due care. He is also funny ????

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