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Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech
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Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

By Gboo Morocco Tours
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With this tour you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful coast cities of Morocco.
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 10h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking driver
  • Parking Fees
  • Fuels and tolls
  • Entry/Admission - Essaouira
What's not included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Travel insurance
  • Fee to enter the monuments


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • 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: 143983P10

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • 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: 143983P10

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        ₹7,902.74
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          The driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech to go on a journey to Essaouira, a coast city, which is about 2 hours and half drive from Marrakech. On the way to Essaouira, you will have a short break to see the famous goats, climbing on Argan trees, and eat Argan seeds, visit the Argan cooperative to learn how local women make Argan oil in a traditional manner and the multi-uses of the precious oil. Afterward we will reach Essaouira where the driver will drop you off in the door of the medina (old city) and you will have free time to walk on your own and explore the simply beautiful places, such as ancient shops, narrow alleys, local markets, and craftsmens. Also, you will have enough time to visit the Skala and enjoy the sea view from above. After that, you can have lunch in a local restaurant and enjoy fresh seafood. In the afternoon, you will get back to Marrakech around 19:00 where the driver will drop you off in your hotel.
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        • Gboo Morocco Tours
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          Fez, Morocco
          Joined in October 2018
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          Highly Recommended: Gboo Morocco Tours
          My wife and I booked a private 13-day tour of Morocco with Gboo, and we were very pleased with the experience. The itinerary they crafted for us was well thought out, and we were able to see a perfect mix of the country’s rich history, culture, and nature. The local accommodations they selected, including the charming riads and dars, were always comfortable and authentically Moroccan, which made us feel immersed in the local culture. Communication with the Gboo team (Mr Abdelhadi) was excellent throughout the planning process and during the trip itself. They provided helpful tips on what to see and where to eat, ensuring we made the most of our time in each location. We appreciated their flexibility, particularly when we mentioned that we weren’t interested in shopping, and they tailored the trip accordingly. Our private driver, Brahim, was great. He was always on time, gave us information about the places we passed through, and ensured we were comfortable along the way. In cities like Fez and Marrakech, we had private local guides who shared their knowledge of the area, its history and culture. The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the overnight desert camp in the Sahara - it was a magical experience that we will never forget, including the camel rides. We wholeheartedly recommend Gboo for anyone looking to explore Morocco, we’re grateful for the memories they helped us create!
          Written 24 January 2025
        • N288JYangels
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          The Gems of Morocco on a 16 Days Adventure
          Morocco is a very interesting country and travel destination so we had a unique adventure and experience. We have spent 16 Days total so I believe that we almost been everywhere in this country. The most amazing experience is the amazing sun raise and sun set in the beautiful Sahara desert. We have chosen the four stars accommodation so most of them are setting beautifully but the hot water system and toilet facility can be better specially there is no heating in the five starts Orient Desert Camp. Apart from that our guide is very friendly and helpful and the travel agency organization is well and we are interested in most of amazing beautiful tourist destination such us Oudaya Kasbath, Chefchaouen, Fes, and we all love the desert adventure and the most important thing is there are sunny days every day. I would like to suggest to reduce the car journey time and spend more hours on each famous tourist favourite place. Thank you so much our guide and GM of the Gboo.
          Written 7 January 2025
        • zelahb2023
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          Great experience!
          We recently completed a private tour of Morocco with Gboo Morocco Tours, and it was truly a memorable experience! Our guide and driver, Aziz, made our journey comfortable and smooth. We had a group of six, including an elderly couple and one member with mobility challenges. Aziz was incredibly patient and attentive throughout the trip, always ensuring everyone felt comfortable and safe. His thoughtfulness and care never went unnoticed, whether it was helping with luggage, adjusting the itinerary to match our pace, or simply offering a helping hand when needed. We highly recommend Gboo Morocco Tours, especially if you’re traveling with a diverse group needing extra care. Thank you, Aziz, for your kindness and expertise!
          Written 4 January 2025
        • 929natasaz
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          Trip to remember!
          Excellent organised 3 day trip from Marrakesh to Atlas mountain and Sahara desert for our family of 5 (kids ages 6, 10 and 14) by GBOO! Before leaving Dimitra our contact from GBOO provided us with every useful tip for our whole trip. Unique accommodations that go above and beyond! Very very grateful to our super amazing driver Rafa!!! Rafa was the best driver/guide/friend we could ask for. A very kind, professional and knowledgeable man gave us every information required in any village, town, place we were and with great suggestions. He is multilingual with an excellent command of English. We were also very happy with his clean and convenient van as well as with his excellent driving skills. Rafa we recollect your music selections and our dancing stops 🤣!!! Our kids adored Rafa. He managed to entertain them and keep them engaged during our long road trip from Merzouga back to Marrakesh. We highly recommend Rafa as a driver/guide and GBOO as a tour expert! Thank you Rafa see you next time in Morocco!
          Written 19 December 2024
        • Cezza990
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          10 day Morocco Tour
          We chose Gboo Tours after reading the glowing TripAdvisor reviews and we were not disappointed. Abdelhadi was professional and responsive during the planning stage and designed a 10 day tour from Tangier to Marrakesh. Our driver Mustapha was wonderful. Not only is he a professional and careful driver, he’s a wonderful person as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our time together and he made a special effort to make sure everything went to plan. He even made sure there was a special celebration in the hotel for my birthday dinner, which made it even more special. If you plan to be in Fez on a Friday, don’t expect anything in the Medina to be open. They have a holiday every Friday. Unfortunately we didn’t know this and had a city/medina tour which was a little disappointing because everything in the Medina was closed. Fez - ‘not today ‘ 🤔 Morocco is an amazing country with a jaw dropping landscape and really lovely people. We can’t recommend Gboo Tours and our driver Mustapha highly enough. You won’t be disappointed.
          Written 14 December 2024
        • M5067OImaureenc
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          Fabulous 13 day Moroccan adventure
          Gboo Morocco Tours put together a perfect tour for us. Abdelhadi designed a unique, tailored 13-day tour circling a large portion of Morocco for my husband and I. He was extremely responsive with communication and patient, especially when we had to make a last minute change after a snafu with our flight. Our guide Aissam, was amazing. He took such good care of us the entire 2 weeks. He was so knowledgable, reassuring and a genuinely kind person. He made himself available at any hour if we needed anything and even on the free days we had he would check in and make sure we were having a good time. Overall I'm very impressed with Gboo, our friends recommended their company after their trip to Morocco last year and we're very happy they did. Our trip was such a rich & memorable experience. Thank you for helping us create such wonderful memories.
          Written 1 December 2024
        • 619amanj
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          Morocoo Tour
          My experience was fantastic! I went with Aissam from Gboo Morocoo Tours. He was very kind, relatable and always professional. He took us around Marakesh and he made us feel comfortable right away. His knowledge on the city was great to hear as well as we got to learn more about the history of the city and Morocoo as well. Overall Aissam was a fantastic tour guide and I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking about visiting Morocoo to book with him!
          Written 27 November 2024
        • Sightseer52632597329
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          Bespoke short trip….excellent
          Really good well organized trip for our family of five…,age range 14 to 57 Tailored trip taking in Fez, chef chouhan, cookery school, Atlas Mountains etc Our driver Mohammed was excellent and everything was as promised in the itinerary Definitely recommend
          Written 11 November 2024
        • Jodi_from_NC
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          Amazing Adventure with Gboo Morocco Tours and Driver Rachid
          Our group of three had an amazing trip with GBOO Morocco tours. Abdelhadi customized an 11 day tour for us from Casablanca to Marrakech to Imlil and Mt. Toubkal to Fez to Chefchauen, and then Rabat. He was very responsive during the planning and selected for us the perfect riads. Each one was unique, clean, and walking distance to all the best sites in each city. He worked for weeks getting the trip just right despite our changing dates several times. Our driver, Rachid Aitali, was friendly, spoke very good English, always on time, and accommodating. The SUV we toured in was comfortable and clean. Rachid even took us to visit his family home in Marrakech for a dinner of couscous and tagine made by his lovely wife. Rachid knew all the good local restaurants in each city. Our local guide, Salim, in Marrakech was SO knowledgeable, professional, and had excellent English. We learned so much Moroccan history from him. Our local guide, Thami, alias the Candy Man, in Fez was so much fun. He gave candy out to all the vendors in the giant Fez Medina, and found us a great ‘hole in the wall’ local restaurant in the heart of the medina to enjoy Bisarra (fava bean soup). Our local guide Muhammed, hiked with us to God’s Bridge and the Akshour waterfalls from Chefchauen, and displayed such a love for this area where he was born. He made sure we tasted the best Pomegranate juice and found the cute monkeys on the way to the waterfalls. I would definitely recommend GBOO Morocco Tours for exceptional tours at an affordable price.
          Written 15 October 2024
        • JaeJem
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          You wont be disappointed with Gboo !
          We had the most wonderful time with Gboo. Abdelhadi customised 5 nights 6 days tour from Marrakech across mountains and desserts ended in Tangier. It was easy to plan the trip as Abdelhadi was quick to respond to our concerns. Even when we were already in Morocco he still message us asking how things are going with the tour. That was a nice gesture on his part. We could not have gotten a better guide than Hamza. Hamza was the best ! Friendly but respectful. We really enjoyed having his company as a guide. Highly recommended to pick Gboo and Hamza
          Written 8 October 2024
        • 292heleenl
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          Professional and well-cared-for tour of beautiful Morocco
          Gboo Tours customized a 20day Morocco tour for us and did it expertly. Abdelhadi is very professional and responsive, answering any and all questions and tailoring the tour to our needs. During the trip we got to experience the different parts of Morocco and we were well-cared-for by our driver Aissam. Morocco is a colourful must-see and Gboo Tours is the company to do it with!
          Written 7 July 2024
        • sabrinakN561HG
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          Morocco with my mom
          Took my mother and I on an amazing 10 day tour around the entire country. Every element of our experience could not have been better. I felt I was in exceptional hands and will be returning to morocco soon. Look no further for the perfect moroccan travel service
          Written 3 June 2024
        • Dgchan
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          Highly professional (and lgbt friendly) tour operator in Morocco
          From the minute we reached out to Abdelhadi at Gboo tours, we were met with a high degree of professionalism. We arranged a 2 week private tour with our own driver who took us through many cities and sights in Morocco. They were very responsive to our every needs, including some last minute changes to walking tours we needed, or adding on additional stops on our tour. This tour operator is LGBT friendly, and I would highly recommend to couples or groups wanting to feel secure and respected while touring Morocco! The driver Mohamed was friendly, the car was nice and comfortable, and the guides were knowledgeable. Highly recommend! Thank you Abdelhadi, Mohamed and the Gboo team for making our Morocco trip one to remember
          Written 23 April 2024
        • no2018s
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          Awesome Adventure with Gboo & Aissam
          Gboo Morocco Tours What an incredible feast for the senses the two of us had, thanks to Gboo Morocco Tours ("Gboo") & Aissam, our driver! We chose Gboo as it was highly recommended by another friend who had a great experience exploring Morocco with Gboo. Indeed, Gboo did not disappoint, but instead exceeded our expectations! Before The Trip Abdelhadi, Gboo's General Manager, was very responsive. He promptly and comprehensively addressed all our pre-trip enquiries, thereby making us feel confident that we had made the right choice in choosing to discover the wonders of Morocco with Gboo. Fes & Marrakech Gboo customised amazing day tours for us in Fes and Marrakech, led by excellent licensed tour guides, Fatima (in Fes) and Hamid (in Marrakech) which we enjoyed tremendously. They were both extremely professional and passionate in sharing their extensive knowledge of Morocco's history and culture with us. Upon hearing that we were keen to learn how to cook lamb tagine, Fatima even invited us home for an impromptu cooking lesson! What a privilege indeed, and one we are truly grateful for. During The Entire 11-Day Trip with Aissam What a memorable and exciting adventure we had overall! This was because we had the good fortune of having Aissam as our assigned driver throughout the 11-day trip! Like the cinematic icon, Richard Gere, Aissam was a true "Officer & Gentleman". He turned out to be not just an excellent driver who drove us safely and swiftly from one destination to another. Indeed, Aissam was also a fully-fledged, professional licensed tour guide who regaled us with Morocco's fascinating history and rich culture throughout the entire trip, leaving us completely enthralled and entertained! Upon learning that we were interested in seeing goats climbing up Argan trees, Aissam spared no effort in searching for such goats on the journey back from Essaouira to Marrakech. When such goats proved to be elusive, Aissam even sought help from 2 young goat shepherds who cheerfully obliged and brought us deep into the Argan orchard where we saw goats perched up high on Argan trees, munching on the leaves. It was an incredible sight to behold. It was like watching an episode of National Geographic live! We were also pleasantly surprised to discover that Aissam is a man of many talents. During an unscheduled stop at his stomping ground in Ouarzazate, Aissam accompanied by his buddy, Yassin, treated us to a delightful impromptu performance on his stylishly-decorated gamberi, leaving us throughly entertained and spellbound! What a privilege and honour indeed! Last but not least, when we were passing through Aissam's wonderful hometown of Ouarzazate, Aissam even requested his lovely sisters, Dawali and Khadija, to prepare a sumptuous feast of delicious lovingly-cooked Moroccan cuisine which we had the honour and privilege to enjoy at Dawali's beautiful home. We were truly touched and remain forever grateful to Aissam, Dawali and Khadija for their kindness and unmatched warm hospitality. Overall Experience Morocco's countless natural wonders such as the Atlas Mountains, the Dades Gorges, the Sahara Desert, the Argan trees, and its rich culture and fascinating history are indeed tantalising treats for the senses that make Morocco a must-see travel destination and country to visit. However, what makes Morocco truly magical are people like Aissam and his lovely sisters, Dawali and Khadija, as well as Fatima. Aissam went above and beyond his role as our assigned driver and spared no effort in ensuring that we had a wonderful trip. We were simultaneously impressed and touched by his professionalism, passion, sincerity, warmth, kindness, courtesy, knowledge, competence, excellent driving skills, experience, gentle nature, as well as his musical talents, all of which played a huge part in making our trip a truly awesome and unforgettable adventure. Thank you, Gboo and Aissam, you both are indeed the true ambassadors of Morocco!
          Written 11 April 2024
        • Gretchen518
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          Outstanding adventure and cultural immersion
          Morocco trip 03-2024 - Part 1: Gboo Morocco Tours Travel Agency What a FANTASTIC experience! We just returned from 10 days in Morocco. Abdelhadi, the General Manager, customized our itinerary which included all our requests. This was a cultural immersion experience, not just a tour. It was our first time in Morocco. We were a group of 5 people with an age difference of 70 years. Each of us had a marvelous time! All of our accommodations were unique and extremely comfortable with welcoming, helpful staff. I highly recommend Gboo Morocco Tours if you’re considering a trip to Morocco. They go “above and beyond”. Pre-travel: Abdelhadi answered my many email questions promptly and clearly. As the senior member or our group (age 70+) arriving a few days before the others, before traveling, I had concerns about safety, cultural tradition/respect (we traveled during Ramadan), money exchange and many other topics. His responses were always thorough and alleviated my concerns. We requested an itinerary addition just a few days before our trip. Abdelhadi was flexible and added it in. We were extremely grateful for that experience. Highlights of our adventure: -Marrakech: Riads (magnificent, comfy accommodations), Souks (markets), Tannery. Cooking class: Outstanding experience and introduction to Moroccan spices. We ate the yummy chicken tagine and seffa meal which we prepared. Food – delicious tagine, pastries, bread, fresh squeezed orange juice, olives and of course, mint tea every day. Our Guide, Hamid, had excellent English and an in-depth knowledge and passion for their history, architecture and culture. He added spontaneous short stops at specific shops as we requested. Majorelle Botanical gardens: Beautiful Bahia Palace and Ali Ben Youssef Koranic School tour: I imagined what it would be like to live in those eras and the skill of those who constructed these spectacular buildings. All of the above achieved in 1 rich & busy day Ouzoud Falls – picturesque hike and a chance to row a boat right under the falls. (Note: It was helpful to use my hiking sticks for the steep parts.) -Sahara Desert and camel ride: Our journey by van was long but included many scenic stops and a walk through the Todra Gorge. Accommodations in the tent village were spacious and comfortable. Sunrise in the desert and a morning camel ride started an unforgettable day. -Fez: Our drive in the northern areas was much greener than any of us expected. Farms, forests, mountains, monkeys and even snow! Excellent guide: “The Candy Man”, who shared his passion for their culture, history and life of his brothers and sisters. Again, our guide was flexible and added stops as requested by my daughter-in-law. Ceramics & mosaic co-op tour: Observed production from start to finish. Magnificent craftsmen & women Our riad staff invited us to break the Ramadan fast with them in the evening. An opportunity to experience friendship and fellowship together. -Chefchaouen – the blue village: WOW! A “must-see” experience. I feel fortunate to have spent an opportunity to spend an afternoon here. -Atlas Studios: Desert filming location for many movies. Very cool! Morocco trip 03-2024 - Part 2: Aissam (our driver) Gboo Morocco Tours: There aren’t enough superlatives to describe our experience with Aissam! He was not just our driver. He became an intricate member of our Moroccan adventure and is now like a member or our extended family. He went above and beyond at every step of the way. His English is excellent. He has a contagious smile and enthusiasm. Aissam shared his knowledge of history, geography and cultural differences of the regions we visited. He always made great recommendations for restaurants. His flexibility was appreciated when we had specific activities or products to purchase. His hospitality was enormous. When I had the opportunity to sit in the front seat, I enjoyed our conversations. We exchanged ideas about many aspects of our lives and activities – lots of laughs, too. We were all greatly appreciative of a last-minute visit to the home of a henna tattoo artist. This delighted my 5 year-old granddaughter. That’s hospitality! Finally, we experienced unusually severe weather (sandstorm and downpour rain). I greatly appreciated Aissam’s skill at delivering us to our destinations safely. If you travel to Morocco via Gboo Travel Tours, you will be fortunate to have Aissam as your driver and travel companion/advisor. In summary, if you’re considering a trip to Morocco, I highly recommend Gboo Morocco tours. – And if you’re lucky enough to have Aissam as your driver, you’ll have a molto-fantastica, fun and memorable experience.
          Written 6 April 2024
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        Sept 2022 • Couples
        Οργανώσαμε μόνοι μας το ταξίδι μας από Ελλάδα γιατί μας αρέσει να ταξιδεύουμε έτσι, όμως θέλαμε να δούμε και μερη εκτός Μαρακές.
        Απευθυνθήκαμε στην Δήμητρα και τα κανόνισε όλα όπως θέλαμε. Πήγαμε μονοήμερη στους καταρράκτες Ουζουντ, στην Εσσαουίρα και τελευταία στιγμή αντί για το φοινικόδασος είπαμε να πάμε στην έρημο Agafay. Πάντα ευγενική, άμεση, δεν γκρίνιαξε που την αναστατώσαμε τελευταία στιγμή. Μετά από κάθε εκδρομή μας έστελνε μήνυμα να δει πως τα περάσαμε. Αισθανόμασταν ότι έχουμε κάποιον δίπλα μας , ο,τι κα να συνέβαινε. Ο δε Balatif, ο οδηγός μας, με καταγωγή από την Σαχαρα, επίσης ευγενέστατος, χαμογελαστός, ομιλητικός, καλοσυνάτος και πολύ προσεκτικός στην οδήγηση.
        Το πρακτορείο συστήνεται με κλειστά μάτια και υπογραφή.
        Δήμητρα σε ευχαριστούμε για ακόμη μια φορά για όλα.
        Written 12 September 2022
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