Essaouira Day trip from Marrakesh
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Essaouira Day trip from Marrakesh

By Happy Way Tours
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Essaouira ex Mogador is an old town located at the edge of Atlantic Ocean founded by Sultan Mohamed ben abdellah 1760 located 170 km from Marrakech about 02h30 drive. Essaouira remains one of the best destinations from Marrakech. Essaouira has a fishing port where fishing is mainly sardines. Just like Marrakech it is an important tourist attraction. A small visit of the souks is essential with the splendid sight of the ocean since the ramparts and mainly since the Sakala. On the road to Essaouira, you will find many argan trees. These trees grow only in the south-west of Morocco. Trees at the age of forty produce fruit containing hard cores containing again seeds from which argan oil is obtained. This oil is used for cosmetic or culinary purposes.
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Ages 0-65
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop off service
What's not included
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entrance fees (optional)
  • Local guide fees (optional)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Marrakesh, Morocco
    Pickup from your hotel or nearest point
Pickup details
  • We pick up all travelers from their accommodation at 8 AM
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 189495P3

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 189495P3

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      • Happy Way Tours
        5.0 of 5 bubbles125
        Marrakech, Morocco
        Joined in August 2019
      • Z9958HJhelenc
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Morning tour Marrakech
        Very happy with tour, guide was courteous and took us everywhere we wanted to go. Lovely morning, thank you. Helen and Neil
        Written 27 February 2025
      • paolodV879LR
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Marrajesh, Essaouira, Atlas mountains, Agafay deser and more ...
        Yassin, who runs the company "Happy Way Tours", is a very nice and kind person. He is always available to address and satisfy your specific requests, with a smile printed in his face. He represents your perfect solution if you intend to have a daily trip in Marrakesh or you intend to have journeys out of Marrakesh, making for example daily trips to specific destinations (Essaouira, Atlas mountains, Agafay deser, etc.). Yassin is the always on time, he is highly reliable and he certainly represents a well affordable solution, especially if you are a group of 2-4 customers.
        Written 7 January 2025
      • dayboo1990
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best Tour Guide EVER
        There are no words for how much we appreciate the hardwork, guidance, honest, and happy attitude that Yassine gave during this short trip. He made it far better than I and my husband could have asked for. It was an unexpected working relationship but we are SO grateful we met him and how made Morocco feel like home. He found affordable deals for us for the Atlas Mountains, spa, hot air ballon riding, and he toured us around to local spots too. As a travel concierge myself, color me impressed! I will be directing people to Yassine for sure 🥰 and excited to come back and explore more with Yassine as our guide.
        Written 18 December 2024
      • 776jaspera
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unforgettable Experience with the Best Tour Company in Marrakech!
        Our trip to the Atlas Mountains was nothing short of magical, thanks to Yassine and his incredible tour company. This was hands down the best tour we’ve ever been on! Yassine, the owner, is a true gem—he was patient, attentive, and went above and beyond to accommodate our every need. His dedication to making sure everything was perfect is unmatched. The Atlas Mountains themselves were stunning, but Yassine’s personal touch made the experience unforgettable. From start to finish, everything was planned to perfection. We were so impressed that we also booked other activities through him, and every single one was amazing! What makes Yassine stand out is how effortlessly he brings your dream trip to life. Just tell him what you’re looking for, and he takes care of the rest. It’s rare to find someone this reliable, professional, and genuinely passionate about what they do. If you’re heading to Marrakech, don’t even think twice—this is the tour company to choose. I’m already counting down the days until I return, and there’s no doubt I’ll have Yassine plan everything for me again. A flawless experience from beginning to end. Highly, highly recommend!
        Written 18 December 2024
      • X7077YJcherylm
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        5 Stars Awesome Day
        This was the highlight of our Marrakesh trip. Yassine made the city tour amazing. I recommend having a private driver to tour you around the city. It helps to hit all of the highlights Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Majorel Gardens and even arrange a camel ride on the outside of town. Yassine as a tour guide was prompt and very efficient. On time for pick up at hotel. Left up time to view different places as we toured and he was always reachable on phone for when we were done with visiting a site.
        Written 10 July 2024
      • Relax67215705405
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        Happy Way Tours
        We we’re very happy with the service and enjoyed the atlas mountain excursion very much! Yassine is an excellent person!
        Written 1 February 2024
      • igoru209
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice morning city tour.
        Good trip with friendly driver. He stopped where i wanted and waited as well. It was a relaxed journey in early hours and i really enjoyed it.
        Written 11 November 2023
      • anadZ5032DE
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommend
        Amazing trip! I really recommend the experience! Would repeat for sure. Went witj friends and we all had a great time.
        Written 1 September 2023
      • StephTravelReviews1
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Enchanting Marrakesh Tour: Vibrant Sights, Captivating Experiences, and Outstanding Guide!
        I had an incredible experience on the city tour in Marrakesh! From the stunning mosque to the vibrant big square where I held a snake and got a henna tattoo, every moment was enchanting. Exploring Jamah el Fan and Jardin Majorelle was a feast for the senses. Yassen, our tour operator, was exceptional. He not only showed me around the city but also took amazing pictures, making the memories last forever. His knowledge and enthusiasm added so much to the tour. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Yassen as your guide!
        Written 28 August 2023
      • Emzxo
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful day
        Yassin was on time and made the day tour fun. The van was air conditioned which was a non negotiable in summer. His English was very good. I would recommend this tour! Very happy!!!
        Written 18 July 2023
      • iolag356
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unforgettable experience
        Yet again an unforgettable experience with Yassine our chauffeur , this time in the desert and Atlas mountains.. Great driving and great views. Riad pick up on time and a full and exciting day in the mountains away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Vehicle was perfect and only regret is not to have more time in the desert. Our time in Marrakech went so quickly, trying to fit in new things to do. Our visits to Marrakech are now annual and we definitely use Happy Way Tours each time we go. Yassine is a super caring person, punctual and so knowledgeable. Service and prices are excellent and the choice of tours also varied. If you are in Marrakech, then don't hesitate to contact Yassine via WhatsApp. Highly recommended and hassle free
        Written 6 June 2023
      • 367carolas
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Not to be missed!!!!
        An experience that everybody have to do if is spending some days in Marrakech. Yasine takes us in the center of Marrakech to go in the Agafy Desert. In an hour by car from Marrakech you reach the camp from where the trips with the quod and with the camel depart. We did two hours of quad with a break in a Berber village to drink mint tea and then an hour of camel ride at sunset. It's a necessary moment after the magical confusion of Marrakech and useful to take an afternoon of breather from the city. For the quad bike ride, I recommend the two-hour ride in order to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the desert, followed by an hour of camel ride (if you can at sunset). The camp also offers mint tea in a tented area at the end of the trip. Yasine who organized the trip for us and took care of our transfer was very helpful, friendly, ready for every our need and also guided us on further activities to do and on Moroccan life in general. A great thank you to Yasine that made our vacation unforgettable and took care of our needs.
        Written 22 April 2023
      • Lilly c
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        AMAZING
        was amazing, great fun went all through the palm groves, stopped for pictures and tea. Really worth the money!!! defo recommend
        Written 7 April 2023
      • 371karienb
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The best way to see marrakesh...take yassin as your private guite and driver...
        We were with 6 people , Ouzoud was beauriful aswel Ourika, Quad driving, the camels, Essouira, citytour marakech with the horses, the Gardens, we meet Yassine in 2019, and now in 2023 we did the excursions en taxi drives to the medina, with yassine again, Yassine is a good driver, he tell us a lot about the country and cultur, he is so friendly, nex time we wil take him again as ouer privat driver... we maked friends for life ! Yassine thanx again for the 10 beautiful day.s ! and the special moment of Iftar 😘 see you next time ....xx
        Written 3 April 2023
      • Ricardo D
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        Agafay desert
        We did a tour to Agafay desert, it was a good experience, firstly we did a camel ride and took a lot of pictures during the sunset. After that we dinner a amazing tagine, the weather was very cold, so it was nice to be warm 😁
        Written 29 January 2023
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      Iola G
      9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2022 • Couples
      Another fantastic visit. We had a great day out in Essaouira. Yassine is a superb driver, very cautious and respectful of others. We learnt a lot from him, both cultural and historical aspects. He's fun to be with.
      He promptly picked us up at our Riad and organised a guided tour of Essaouira for us. We had lunch in a small café with some fish our guide helped us buy fresh from the local market. A worthwhile local experience.
      It's not the first time we go on tours with Yassine and we always have a wonderful time.
      I would highly recommend his company. He's professional, kind and the prices are good value for money.
      Written 21 February 2022
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      Hello, Thank you very much for your nice words, we highly appreciate it. We are happy that you have enjoyed your activities and you liked our services. We wish to welcome you here again for another adventure Best regards Yassine Owner and Manager of HWTM
      Written 6 March 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      yassine
      Crawley, UK12 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My experience was very very good as this is my first time to Essaouira with Yassine who made my day trip run very good and smoothly, as we did make a stop on the trees to see the goats on top and been to buy some delicious Amlou with Argan oil then wi did head to the main city and then he took me to the fish market to have some fresh fish then he took me some pictures in the old medina and we drove back to marrakech i would love to thank Happy way tours and specially Yassine who made my day trip look very fabulous ill definitely would re-do the trip with happy way tours
      Written 4 September 2022
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      Hello, Thank you very much for your nice words, we highly appreciate it. We are happy that you have enjoyed your activities and you liked our services. We wish to welcome you here again for another adventure Best regards Yassine Owner and Manager of HWTM
      Written 10 September 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Mhdi T
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2022 • Couples
      Great trip with yasine gave us a wonderful experience!
      Would thoroughly recommend.
      The trip to essaouira was great, we spent à very good trip, we envoyer our Day, we recommand it.
      Written 6 April 2022
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      Hello, Thank you very much for your nice words, we highly appreciate it. We are happy that you have enjoyed your activities and you liked our services. We wish to welcome you here again for another adventure Best regards Yassine Owner and Manager of HWTM
      Written 7 April 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Titihenry7
      Crawley, UK152 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very friendly and professional service from Yassine and rest of the team. Everything was well organised and the tour was spot on , will recommend it!
      Written 15 March 2022
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      Hello, Thank you very much for your nice words, we highly appreciate it. We are happy that you have enjoyed your activities and you liked our services. We wish to welcome you here again for another adventure Best regards Yassine Owner and Manager of HWTM
      Written 16 March 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Anwar Z
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2022 • Friends
      My trip to marrakech and essaouira was something that I surely going to do another time with my girlfriend and my family and that’s thanks to happy way tours and to Yassine that was very smiley person and helpful
      Written 13 March 2022
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      Hello, Thank you very much for your nice words, we highly appreciate it. We are happy that you have enjoyed your activities and you liked our services. We wish to welcome you here again for another adventure Best regards Yassine Owner and Manager of HWTM
      Written 14 March 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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