Marrakech and Essaouira 5 Days 4 Nights Short Break

Marrakech & Essaouira 5 Days 4 Nights Short Break

Day 1: MARRAKECH AIRPORT – ESSAOUIRA COASTAL CITY

Arrival to Marrakech, Immediate transfer by a private, Licensed vehicle conducted by a local English speaking driver which is just a 2H30Min to the coastal city of Essaouira for a successive 2 nights in riad in the medina of Essaouira, it’s known as the Portuguese town with its harbor, a small and an easy going town located in the north of Agadir.

Day 2: A DAY IN ESSAOUIRA / SOUKS & ALLEYS

In your second day in Essaouira, you can spend it wandering around the souks, the Jewish quarter, you’ll get to see all the handicrafts mainly the famous Thuya wood grown in the area. Essaouira is a hidden gem for water sports as well as fun and adventurous activities such as quad biking, horse & camel riding so as an alternative you could go for a swim in the city beaches but it’s preferable to choose Sidi Kaouki Beach whom it’s just a 12km south of Agadir due to the coldness of Essaouira beaches all year round, for Lunch you can always enjoy the fresh seafood in tiny restaurant selected from the fish market. Around the sunset we suggest that you spend it in the terrace of café Taros, it will allow you to have the best view of the ocean while you are enjoying your drink.

Day 3: ESSAOUIRA TO MARRAKECH

Flexible pick up by your driver heading to the busy town of Marrakech after your short stay in the peaceful small city of Essaouira. As you might have noticed Marrakech is so different from any other city starting with colors to the hassle of vendors in the souks. You will check into your riad in the old medina and stay there for the next couple of days.

Day 4: SOUKS EXPLORATION GUIDED WALKING TOUR

At 9:30 a.m you will meet an official local tour guide according to your accommodation, he will share his knowledge and experiences of the medina Marrakech with you, visiting the historical monuments of the city like Bahia, Badii Palaces, the Madrassa Ben Youssef & Saadian Tombs. A visit to the colorful souks located in the city’s Alleys. He will accompany you to visit the fascinating gardens of Majorelle. A free afternoon to relax you could experience a Moroccan Hammam, in the evening we recommend you to visit the main square of Jemaa Fna one of the famous squares in the world that gets illuminated by the lamplights and panels with the number or names of stall owners you will get the chance to see many storytellers, musicians, and acrobats. Around the magic hour, you’ll have time to have a drink in one of the Cafe’s terraces that will allow you to take a look on the whole square, we guarantee you to be mesmerized by the many lights that cover the place.

Day 5: TRANSFER BACK TO MARRAKECH AIRPORT FOR THE FLIGHT BACK HOME

Hopefully, your flight is later afternoon, then you should be able to enjoy the morning and do whatever you want, either shopping in the souks or stay for leisure. Your driver will show up 2 hours before your flight and transfer you to Marrakech airport.