Essaouira – Mogador Day Trip
Programme
Essaouira was discovered by the Phoenicians who settled there. Then it was conquered by Rome and by Portugal. Before the end of the 15th century, the Portuguese had built the commercial and military port of Mogador (Essaouira today). This port is located at the foot of the city walls. From the terrace of the North bastion, you have access to the marquetry district where the best craftsmen work with cedar. Leaving the Skala, we follow Derb Laalouj street to the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah museum where there is a collection of musical instruments for local Andalusian songs, weapons, costumes... Located in the north of the city is the Mellah, the Jewish quarter that crosses the traditional Mohammed Zerktouni street. A market borders it which extends to Bab Doukkala... Fish lunch (Essaouira specialties) in a seaside restaurant. On the way we will cross many Argan tree fields, trees yielding the nuts that will be used to make the famous Argan oil used both in cooking and for cosmetic products. You will have the chance to see goats perched on the argan trees... And visit a real women's cooperative that produces authentic Argan oil.
Highlights
- Discovery of Essaouira, ancient Mogador, a historic city with Phoenician, Roman, and Portuguese influences
- Visit the North Bastion and the marquetry district with cedar craftsmen
- Exploration of the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah museum and its collection of Andalusian instruments
- Discovery of the Mellah, the traditional Jewish quarter, and its markets
- Fish specialties lunch in a seaside restaurant
- Crossing argan fields and observing the tree-climbing goats
- Visit a women's cooperative producing authentic Argan oil
Included
- Transport with driver/guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, 4x4 or minibus
- Transport insurance
- Professional civil liability insurance
- Quality and reliable service
- All taxes
- Pick-up from your hotel/Riad in Marrakech
No program is available for this tour yet.
Location
You may also like...
Dinner at Nouba Restaurant in Marrakech
Hot Air Balloon Flight and Camel Ride in the Marrakech Palmeraie
Camel Ride in the Marrakech Palmeraie
