Morocco Excursions: Marrakech and the Atlantic Coast - 8 Days

We’ll pick you up from Marrakech and take you to Essaouria, a beautiful town on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast.

When you get there, the afternoon is yours. You can wander across the beach (and watch the fishermen bringing in the day’s catch), explore the port or take in the atmosphere of the town itself.

We’re going to spend the day in Essaouira, so after breakfast, you can spend some time relaxing on the beach, explore the old fort ramparts and take a close look at the craftsmanship and exquisite carpentry in the little thuya wood workshops.

Essaouira also has plenty of history to delve into and a thriving artistic community.

Still in Essaouira, we can take a boat trip or perhaps even a camel ride (or horse trek if you prefer) over to Diabat.

Diabat is a tiny village located about 3km from Essaouira. It contains the 18th century ruins of an old Sultan’s palace and it was a popular destination for hippies in the 60’s. Jimi Hendrix reportedly visited and wrote the song ‘Castle Made Of Sand’ as a result!

This is a day to spend as you please.

After your breakfast, we’ll take you to visit the sights and sounds of the incomparable Marrakech.

Throughout the afternoon, we’ll show you around the city souks and markets, the historical sites and take you to explore the famous Place Jemma de Fna. The street entertainers have to be seen to be believed!

Today we’ll be visiting more sites of historical interest.

If you wish, we can organise a guide, who will take you to see places such as the Saadian Tombs, the Badii Palace, Bahia Palace and the Maison Tiskiwine and Musee de Marrakech museums.

We can then have a delicious lunch in the square.

We’ll be spending another day in the hustle and bustle of vibrant Marrakech.

If you want to, we can organise another guide to take you to visit places such as the Agdal Gardens and

Yves St Laurent’s Majorelle Gardens (via Caleche optional). You can also shop for Moroccan handicrafts at one of the Centre Artisanal’s and wander around the medina and the souks.

This is your last day so we need to fit in around your flight times, but if possible, there’s still more to see!

For example, we may be able to visit the famous Marrakech Mellah or the Tanneries or even fit in some last minute shopping for gifts!