About 160km and 2.5 hours from Marrakech lies the enchanting coastal town of Essaouira — originally named Mogador by the Berbers. Known for its 17th-century Portuguese rampart walls, its UNESCO World Heritage medina, and its long sandy Atlantic beach, Essaouira is one of the most charming towns in Morocco and a perfect antidote to the energy of Marrakech.
Morning: Depart Marrakech at 8am. Stop en route at an Argan Oil Women's Cooperative. Arrive Essaouira for a guided tour of the medina and souks.
Midday: Visit the harbour, Scala ramparts and sandy beach. Free time for lunch — fresh fish and seafood recommended.
Afternoon: Explore at leisure. Return to Marrakech around 6pm.
Morning: Depart Marrakech at 8am. Stop at Argan Oil Cooperative. Arrive Essaouira, guided tour of medina and souks.
Midday: Harbour, Scala ramparts, beach walk. Free time for lunch.
Afternoon: Explore at leisure. Return to Marrakech around 6pm.
A day trip from Marrakech to the High Atlas village of Imlil — gateway to Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak — with a walk through mountain trails and apple orchards to the Berber village of Armed, mint tea with a local family, and lunch in a traditional guesthouse.
The definitive guided tour of Marrakech — explore the ancient medina's palaces, madrassas and labyrinthine souks in the morning, then ride a horse carriage to the Majorelle Gardens, ending the day watching the sun set over Jemaa el-Fna.
Visit Morocco's most spectacular waterfall — the 110-metre Ouzoud Falls set among ancient olive groves — walk to the base, take a boat close to the cascades, spot wild Barbary Macaques, and enjoy lunch with a view of the falls.
A classic day trip from Marrakech into the High Atlas — past Lalla Takarkoust lake and the Kik plateau, through Asni valley to Imlil village, with a walk through apple orchards to Armed and lunch in a local Berber home.
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