Overview
Our 3 day tour will take you to two cities along the Atlantic coast, Essaouira and Agadir. Both cities
march to different beats. Essaouira has a very relaxed vibe, with Portuguese, French and Berber
fortifications. As you stroll through the Medina, you will see beautiful wooden handicrafts made by
local artisans and many free art galleries. This picturesque city is well-known for its famous blue
fishing boats and the local chefs specialise in cooking freshly caught fish in their restaurants. The
windy beach is popular for water sports and tourists like to ride horses and camels there. Our next
stop is Agadir, a modern city which is known as the Miami of Morocco. After the earthquake of
1960, Agadir was developed. The 16 th century Kasbah (fortress) was mostly destroyed, with only an
arch of an entrance and walls remaining, but you will admire the stunning views of the beach, ocean
and port. You will enjoy the city's vibrant nightlife along La Corniche, which has traditional dancers
and musicians in abundance.
You will also visit Ourika Valley and have mint tea with a Berber family and learn about their
culture. For sports lovers, a quad bike or a dune buggy ride through the mountains can be arranged.
There are also camel rides available and plenty of opportunities to stop along the way to view rug
co-operatives and shops selling pottery and other handcrafted items. You will also have the chance
to hike to the waterfalls (there are 7 waterfalls at 7 levels), so this is definitely a tour for trainers.
Alternatively, you may wish to forgo hiking and have lunch at one of the many restaurants by the
river and admire the Atlas Mountains. Whatever you decide to do here, one thing is for sure, the
beautiful scenery, the flowing river and the waterfalls will awaken your senses.
- Your driver will collect you at 08:00 am from your hotel or riad.
- On the way to Essaouira, we will visit an argan co-operative, if you are interested in viewing local women making argan oil in the traditional way and it is the best place to buy pure argan oil.
- We will drive past argan forests where, if lucky, you will spot goats climbing argan trees.
- Once in Essaouira, you will explore the city by yourself or with a local guide.
- At 15:30, you will depart for Agadir and drive by the coast and through Berber villages.
- Once in Agadir, you will be taken to the Agadir Oufella ruins from the 16th century. Your driver will take you to the top of the Oufella, where you will see a magnificent panorama of the harbour and the city.
- Drop off at your hotel to relax.
- Your driver will collect you to take you to dinner to one of the restaurants at Agadir
Corniche, the seafront promenade. Many restaurants host live music with traditional drumming and dancing. - Drop off back to your hotel.
- 17:30 drop off in your hotel or riad.
- You will have the opportunity to explore the beach, the seafront promenade and the marina at your own leisure.
- Your driver will collect you at 13:00 for sightseeing around the city.
- 15:30 departure back to Marrakesh, crossing the High Atlas mountains, with breaks along the way for photos.
- 19:00 drop off at your hotel or riad.
- 09:00am pickup from your hotel or riad.
- Meet a Berber family and have mint tea in their traditional mud house.
- Let us know if you would like to have a quad bike or a dune buggy ride.
- Hike to the waterfalls by yourself or with a local guide.
- Enjoy lunch by the river and beautiful views of the Atlas Mountains.
- 17:30 drop off in your hotel or riad.
