Marrakech & Essaouira Tour

Tour Type:
Private Escorted Tour
Start:
Marrakech
Duration:
6 Days / 5 Nights
End:
Essaouira
Tour Code:
METPBT
Accom:
4 Star

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This tour starts with you being picked up at Marrakech Airport and heading to the city centre, where you’ll spend your first three nights of the trip. From there, travel to the tranquil seaside town of Essaouira where you’ll spend two nights by the beach and transfer back to Marrakech airport.

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DAY 1

Arrive at Marrakech airport

On arrival at the Marrakech Airport, you will be met by Tour Executive who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel. The remaining day is free to relax or explore the town.

    DAY 2

    Full day sightseeing tour of the historical Marrakech

    After breakfast, head out for a full day city tour of the Historical Marrakech. Visit the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace and the Saadian tombs. Afterwards, head to the medina for lunch, followed by afternoon visits of the medina and the souks. In the evening, visit the famous Djemaa el Fna square, which becomes especially lively at night.

    DAY 3

    Visit to Al Maaden and cooking experience

    After breakfast visits the Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden which showcases work from across the African continent. View a variety of multimedia works, along with any special exhibitions that are on display. In the afternoon, roll up your sleeves for an immersive and fun cooking experience! Accompanied by a local “dada”, or expert cook, dig into all of the key components of a Moroccan meal, starting with how to prepare the famous Moroccan mint tea and bake Moroccan bread. From there, the hands-on portion of the course begins as you prepare the main course of a chicken and preserved lemon tagine, along with a tomato and cucumber salad and an eggplant salad. The class ends with a dinner where you eat your very own masterpiece!

    DAY 4

    Travel to Essaouira

    After breakfast travel west to Morocco’s Atlantic coast for a stay in the charming coastal city of Essaouira. Stop en route at a local argan oil co-op and see the tree goats, followed by lunch at a vineyard on the outskirts of the city.

    Arrive Essaouira

    Arrive and rest of the evening at leisure.

    DAY 5

    Day free

    Enjoy your leisurely breakfast as the day is free to relax or explore the city’s old ramparts, the medina, the artisan cooperatives, and the Jewish heritage sites. Learn all about the city's history and the influence left over the centuries by the Carthaginians, Romans and Portuguese. Visit the harbour, which is a photographer’s dream, with fishing nets laid out on the quayside, boats unloading their catches and the smell of freshly-grilled sardines and lobster in the air.

    DAY 6

    Transfer to Casablanca airport

    After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Casablanca Airport where you board your onward flight.

    Inclusion


    5 Nights accommodation,Travel by air-conditioned vehicle,Assistance and transfers,Meals as specified,Local English-speaking tour guide,Monument entrance fees,Sightseeing as specified,Bottled water while travelling