Things to do in Essaouira
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Essaouira, known until the 1960s as Mogador, is a port city in the western Moroccan region of Marrakesh-Safi, on the Atlantic coast. It has 77,966 inhabitants as of 2014.
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Rooftop Garden
Moroccan Teahouse Restaurant - 1112 Marrakech
Moroccan Teahouse Restaurant - 1112 Marrakech
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Day 1 on the tripJemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa, also Jemaa el-Fna, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa, is a square and market place in the medina quarter of Marrakesh, Morocco. It remains the main square of Marrakesh, used by locals and tourists.
Marrakesh Menara Airport
Marrakesh Menara Airport is an international airport serving Marrakesh, the capital city of the Marrakesh-Safi region in Morocco. It is an international facility that receives several European flights as well as flights from Casablanca, the Arab world nations and from 2024, flights from North America. The airport served over 6.3 million passengers in 2019.
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6 days in Essaouira, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,127.
- 1
Arrival & Medina Immersion
Land in Marrakech, settle into the riad, and ease into the medina's rhythm.
- 2
Atlas Mountains & Berber-Village Trek
Full-day guided trek through High Atlas foothills and traditional Berber villages.
- 3
Riad Cooking Class
Hands-on Moroccan cooking class in the riad, then explore the souks.
- 4
Transfer to the Coast & Argan Country
Scenic drive to Essaouira with a camel ride and argan-oil stop en route.
