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Essaouira's houses above the old sea walls

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Essaouira Day Trip from Agadir

A private day up the Atlantic coast from Agadir — argan country, the UNESCO-listed medina of Essaouira, its sea ramparts and cannons, and the fishing port.

Duration
Full day, returning in the evening
Departure
Agadir
Destination
Essaouira
Ends in
Agadir

Overview

Essaouira is the easiest escape from the resort beaches of Agadir: a whitewashed medina inside old sea walls, a working fishing harbour full of blue boats and a cool Atlantic breeze.

The drive itself follows the coast through argan country, and with your own driver you can stop for the views, the goats in the trees and an argan cooperative along the way.

Route

  1. Agadir
  2. Essaouira
  3. Agadir

Highlights

  • The coast road north through argan country, where goats climb the argan trees
  • The UNESCO-listed medina of Essaouira, once known as Mogador
  • Sea ramparts lined with old bronze cannons
  • The fishing port and a lunch of fresh fish
  • Argan oil cooperatives run by women
Old cannons lining the sea ramparts of Essaouira
Blue fishing boats below the harbour tower of Essaouira
Blue fishing boats in the port of Essaouira
Sunset over the Atlantic at Agadir

Photo by Samos Box · Photo by rigel on Unsplash

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Agadir – Essaouira – Agadir

    We pick you up from your hotel in Agadir in the morning and follow the coast north through argan country — where goats famously climb the argan trees — to Essaouira, a sunny, windy Atlantic town popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Explore the old medina, historically known as Mogador and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its fortifications, lined with old cannons facing the ocean. Watch the boats come in at the fishing port, have a lunch of fresh fish and visit a women's argan cooperative before the drive back to Agadir in the late afternoon.

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
  • English-speaking driver

What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Entrance and activity fees

Optional activities

  • Kitesurfing, windsurfing or wave surfing
  • Camel or horse ride on the beach

Practical information

Distance
About 175 km each way along the coast
Festival
The Gnaoua World Music Festival takes place in Essaouira each June.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts in Agadir, with pick-up from your accommodation, and finishes in Agadir. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.

How much does this tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.

Can the itinerary be changed?

Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.

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