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Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech.

A pairing of two essentials — Marrakech's vibrant medina and Essaouira's Atlantic light, UNESCO World Heritage.

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4 nights / 5 days
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In & out Marrakech
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Marrakech Medina · Djemaa el-Fna · Essaouira · Atlantic
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A pairing of two Moroccan essentials.

A pairing of two essential places in Morocco. On one hand the vibrant Marrakech, with its famous Djemaa el-Fna square, its lively souks, palaces, gardens and artisan workshops.

On the other hand Essaouira, known as the «Pearl of the Atlantic» — a charming coastal fishing town ideal for strolling and unwinding, listed as UNESCO World Heritage.

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Quick facts

The essentials.

Duration4 nights / 5 days
PlacesMarrakech · Essaouira
AirportsMarrakech
TypeMarrakech · Essaouira · Marrakech
Experiences4x4 · camels · bivouac · Berber villages · gorges · oases
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By the sea

Clothes for the coast & the wind

  • Layers and a windbreaker: the Atlantic breeze cools down, especially at sunset.
  • Comfortable clothing to stroll through medinas, ports and ramparts.
  • Comfortable, closed shoes for the old town and seaside walks.
  • Something light and warm for the evenings.

— Your Xaluca team

Don't forget

Must-have accessories

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and a cap: the coastal sun is deceptive.
  • A scarf for the wind and the beach sand.
  • Moisturiser and a reusable bottle.
  • A small, secure bag for the port souks.

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A taste of the sea

To enjoy the coastline

  • Cash in dirhams for tea, fresh fish and shopping.
  • A camera: Tangier, Asilah and the coast are very photogenic.
  • A good appetite: fish and seafood take centre stage.

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  1. Day 01
    Arrival in Marrakech

    Day route:Arrival → Marrakech

    Highlights
    • 01Djemaa el-Fna at duskUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2008. At nightfall the square becomes a vast gastronomic and cultural stage with dozens of lit-up food stalls and impromptu shows.
    • 02Living in a Medina riadRiads are former palatial homes organised around an inner courtyard. Spending the night in one offers an immersion into traditional Moroccan life at the heart of the Medina, away from the bustle.
    • 03Marrakech Menara airportOpened in its modern form in 2008, it is one of Morocco's main gateways and an architectural landmark thanks to its geometric lattice façade inspired by traditional zellige.
    The day, in detail

    Flight from your home airport to Marrakech. Arrival and transfer to a Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel. Overnight. Depending on your arrival time, we recommend a first contact with the Medina and the famous Djemaa el-Fna Square — which at dusk and after dark fills with storytellers, fortune-tellers, jugglers, snake charmers and traditional open-air food stalls.

Day 1Arrival in MarrakechDay 2Marrakech · medina, Koutoubia and souksDay 3Marrakech → EssaouiraDay 4Free day in EssaouiraDay 5Marrakech · return
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Llegada a Marrakech
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Djemaa el-Fna at dusk

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2008. At nightfall the square becomes a vast gastronomic and cultural stage with dozens of lit-up food stalls and impromptu shows.

Did you know

Living in a Medina riad

Riads are former palatial homes organised around an inner courtyard. Spending the night in one offers an immersion into traditional Moroccan life at the heart of the Medina, away from the bustle.

For the photo

Marrakech Menara airport

Opened in its modern form in 2008, it is one of Morocco's main gateways and an architectural landmark thanks to its geometric lattice façade inspired by traditional zellige.

Day 01

Arrival in Marrakech

Flight from your home airport to Marrakech. Arrival and transfer to a Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel. Overnight. Depending on your arrival time, we recommend a first contact with the Medina and the famous Djemaa el-Fna Square — which at dusk and after dark fills with storytellers, fortune-tellers, jugglers, snake charmers and traditional open-air food stalls.

Cultural highlights

Djemaa el-Fna at dusk

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2008. At nightfall the square becomes a vast gastronomic and cultural stage with dozens of lit-up food stalls and impromptu shows.

Living in a Medina riad

Riads are former palatial homes organised around an inner courtyard. Spending the night in one offers an immersion into traditional Moroccan life at the heart of the Medina, away from the bustle.

Marrakech Menara airport

Opened in its modern form in 2008, it is one of Morocco's main gateways and an architectural landmark thanks to its geometric lattice façade inspired by traditional zellige.

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What travellers say about this day
Marrakech won us over from the first step. Haggling in the souk and the mint tea were exactly the experience we were after.

Sara & Diego

Madrid, Spain

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Marrakech

The red city of Morocco
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The red city of Morocco

Discover palaces, gardens, souks, and historical monuments that make Marrakech one of the most fascinating destinations in North Africa.

Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country
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Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country

Stroll through traditional markets, lively alleys, and corners where history and culture are present at every step.

The cultural soul of Morocco
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The cultural soul of Morocco

Enjoy the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna, the local cuisine, and the unique energy that characterizes this imperial city.

Marrakech · medina, Koutoubia y zocos
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Koutoubia

Built in the 12th century by the Almohads, the Koutoubia minaret is considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Its design served as the model for Seville's Giralda and Rabat's Hassan Tower.

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Bahia Palace

Built in the 19th century by the grand vizier Si Moussa for his favourite, the palace has 150 rooms, mosaic gardens and exquisite cedar coffered ceilings. A masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship.

For the photo

The souks and the crafts

One of North Africa's largest artisan markets, divided into specialised quarters — tanners, basket weavers, dyers, blacksmiths, jewellers — keeping medieval crafts alive.

Day 02

Marrakech · medina, Koutoubia and souks

Guided walking tour of the Marrakech Medina with a local guide. We start at the Koutoubia minaret — twin of Seville's Giralda — and continue to the Bahia Palace. We wander the traditional souks watching carpet weavers, babouche makers and a vast range of artisans at work. Visit to a Berber pharmacy where they share their «little secrets». In the afternoon: free time, shopping, a Medina stroll and the art of bargaining. Overnight in a Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel.

Cultural highlights

Koutoubia: the minaret that inspired the Giralda

Built in the 12th century by the Almohads, the Koutoubia minaret is considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Its design served as the model for Seville's Giralda and Rabat's Hassan Tower.

Bahia Palace

Built in the 19th century by the grand vizier Si Moussa for his favourite, the palace has 150 rooms, mosaic gardens and exquisite cedar coffered ceilings. A masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship.

The souks and the crafts

One of North Africa's largest artisan markets, divided into specialised quarters — tanners, basket weavers, dyers, blacksmiths, jewellers — keeping medieval crafts alive.

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What travellers say about this day
Getting lost in the Marrakech medina with our guide was magical: the souks, the Koutoubia and a Djemaa el-Fna that becomes another city at night.

Claudia R.

A Coruña, Spain

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Marrakech

The red city of Morocco
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The red city of Morocco

Discover palaces, gardens, souks, and historical monuments that make Marrakech one of the most fascinating destinations in North Africa.

Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country
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Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country

Stroll through traditional markets, lively alleys, and corners where history and culture are present at every step.

The cultural soul of Morocco
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The cultural soul of Morocco

Enjoy the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna, the local cuisine, and the unique energy that characterizes this imperial city.

Marrakech → Essaouira
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Essaouira

Formerly known as Mogador, Essaouira was redesigned in the 18th century by French architect Théodore Cornut under Sultan Mohammed III. Its walled medina, UNESCO World Heritage, is a unique example of planned North African urbanism.

Did you know

The fishing port

One of Morocco's oldest and busiest fishing ports. The morning fish market, the blue boats and the dozens of seagulls create one of the country's most iconic postcards.

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Art, music and bohemian vibe

Essaouira has been a haven for artists and musicians since the 1960s — Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens, Orson Welles. Today it hosts contemporary art galleries and, every June, the world-renowned Gnaoua World Music Festival.

Day 03

Marrakech → Essaouira

Departure around 09:30 by vehicle and driver to Essaouira (approximately 190 km on the road). Arrival and free time to enjoy the city: the fishing port and its seagulls, art galleries, painters' studios, the bohemian vibe and street music. We recommend a fresh-fish lunch by the harbour, a stroll through the walled medina and discovering the very particular Atlantic atmosphere that earned the «Pearl of the Atlantic» its nickname. Dinner and overnight at a Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel.

Cultural highlights

Essaouira: the Pearl of the Atlantic

Formerly known as Mogador, Essaouira was redesigned in the 18th century by French architect Théodore Cornut under Sultan Mohammed III. Its walled medina, UNESCO World Heritage, is a unique example of planned North African urbanism.

The fishing port

One of Morocco's oldest and busiest fishing ports. The morning fish market, the blue boats and the dozens of seagulls create one of the country's most iconic postcards.

Art, music and bohemian vibe

Essaouira has been a haven for artists and musicians since the 1960s — Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens, Orson Welles. Today it hosts contemporary art galleries and, every June, the world-renowned Gnaoua World Music Festival.

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What travellers say about this day
The Atlantic breeze of Essaouira was the perfect break. Fresh fish at the port and charming ramparts: a delightful day.

Jorge M.

Gijón, Spain

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Essaouira

The windy Atlantic city
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The windy Atlantic city

Discover a charming coastal city, famous for its medina, fishing port, and relaxed atmosphere.

Stroll between walls and ocean
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Stroll between walls and ocean

Explore the medina, the Skala, the port, and the beach while enjoying the Atlantic breeze.

Art, sea, and tranquility
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Art, sea, and tranquility

Experience a unique coastal adventure where history, music, craftsmanship, and marine gastronomy blend together.

Día libre en Essaouira
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World capital of kitesurfing

Essaouira's beach is famous for the trade winds blowing from March to October, making it one of the world's top kitesurf and windsurf schools, hosting PWA events and European championships every season.

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Skala and Portuguese ramparts

The ramparts and bronze cannons of the Skala of the Kasbah are one of Essaouira's symbols. They have been the setting for film classics like Orson Welles's Othello (1952) and, more recently, Game of Thrones (Astapor).

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The blue doors of the medina

The distinctive blue of the medina's doors and shutters, against the whitewashed walls, gives Essaouira a unique look in the Moroccan landscape — closer to the Aegean islands than to the desert.

Day 04

Free day in Essaouira

A free day to enjoy the city at your own pace: walk on the beach, relax facing the Atlantic, discover the galleries, walk the ramparts (skala), get lost in the medina or have tea on a terrace overlooking the ocean. For those after something more active, Essaouira is one of the world's best destinations for surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing thanks to the famous trade winds. Dinner and overnight at a Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel.

Hotel wellness

  • Beach & seafront
  • Surf · Kitesurf · Windsurf
  • Skala of the Kasbah
  • Art galleries
  • Fish market

Cultural highlights

World capital of kitesurfing

Essaouira's beach is famous for the trade winds blowing from March to October, making it one of the world's top kitesurf and windsurf schools, hosting PWA events and European championships every season.

Skala and Portuguese ramparts

The ramparts and bronze cannons of the Skala of the Kasbah are one of Essaouira's symbols. They have been the setting for film classics like Orson Welles's Othello (1952) and, more recently, Game of Thrones (Astapor).

The blue doors of the medina

The distinctive blue of the medina's doors and shutters, against the whitewashed walls, gives Essaouira a unique look in the Moroccan landscape — closer to the Aegean islands than to the desert.

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What travellers say about this day
The Atlantic breeze of Essaouira was the perfect break. Fresh fish at the port and charming ramparts: a delightful day.

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Skala of the Kasbah

The fortified viewpoint of Essaouira
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The fortified viewpoint of Essaouira

Admire one of the most iconic places in the city, with cannons, walls, and views of the Atlantic.

Strolling through historical defenses
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Strolling through historical defenses

Explore the fortification, watch the waves, and discover Essaouira's defensive role.

An iconic image of the ocean
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An iconic image of the ocean

Experience a unique visual journey among stone, sea, wind, and heritage.

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Marrakech Menara airport

Opened in its modern form in 2008, Menara airport is one of Morocco's main gateways and an architectural landmark thanks to its geometric lattice façade inspired by traditional zellige.

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A flavoured farewell

Before the flight, leave time to take home the last edible souvenirs: Medjool dates, green tea, spices, argan oil or orange-blossom water are Morocco's most authentic farewells.

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Coming back is always a good idea

Morocco is a country of repeat journeys. Each region — Sahara, Atlas, medinas, Atlantic coast — calls for its own trip.

Day 05

Marrakech · return

At the agreed time, transfer to Marrakech airport for the return flight home, carrying with us the aromas, colours and warmth of Moroccan hospitality.

Cultural highlights

Marrakech Menara airport

Opened in its modern form in 2008, Menara airport is one of Morocco's main gateways and an architectural landmark thanks to its geometric lattice façade inspired by traditional zellige.

A flavoured farewell

Before the flight, leave time to take home the last edible souvenirs: Medjool dates, green tea, spices, argan oil or orange-blossom water are Morocco's most authentic farewells.

Coming back is always a good idea

Morocco is a country of repeat journeys. Each region — Sahara, Atlas, medinas, Atlantic coast — calls for its own trip. Those who discover it, come back.

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What travellers say about this day
Getting lost in the Marrakech medina with our guide was magical: the souks, the Koutoubia and a Djemaa el-Fna that becomes another city at night.

Marina L.

Almería, Spain

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Marrakech

The red city of Morocco
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The red city of Morocco

Discover palaces, gardens, souks, and historical monuments that make Marrakech one of the most fascinating destinations in North Africa.

Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country
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Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country

Stroll through traditional markets, lively alleys, and corners where history and culture are present at every step.

The cultural soul of Morocco
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The cultural soul of Morocco

Enjoy the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna, the local cuisine, and the unique energy that characterizes this imperial city.

Postcards from the journey

Handwritten memories

What travellers like you wrote to us after this route.

A postcard from EssaouiraWind and gulls

Hello from the coast,

Essaouira is wind, gulls and blue boats in the port. We walked its ramparts facing the Atlantic, ate fish straight from the sea and, on the way, saw goats up in the argan trees. What an incredible sight!

With salt in my hair,

Beatriz

Port of Essaouira
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Port of Essaouira

A postcard from MarrakechMagic at dusk

Dear diary,

Marrakech welcomed us with its souks, its gardens and the magic of Jemaa el-Fna at nightfall. We tried tagine, grilled skewers and mint tea while Gnawa music played. This city never rests, and neither did we.

Caught by the medina,

Sergio

Jemaa el-Fna · Marrakech
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Jemaa el-Fna · Marrakech

A postcard from the blue medinaEnergy and calm

For anyone who needs fresh air,

After the buzz of Marrakech, Essaouira was a caress: a slow pace, whitewashed indigo alleys, artists, music and sunsets over the ocean. Sometimes the perfect trip blends energy and calm. This one had it all.

Breathing deep,

Cristina

Essaouira · Atlantic
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Essaouira · Atlantic

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Atlas range · 1,612 m
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34°C

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21°C

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Sahara · Erg Chebbi
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40°C

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27°C

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Marrakech
Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
Berber Pharmacy
Berber Pharmacy
Essaouira
Essaouira
Skala of the Kasbah
Skala of the Kasbah
Marrakech
Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
Berber Pharmacy
Berber Pharmacy
Essaouira
Essaouira
Skala of the Kasbah
Skala of the Kasbah
Marrakech
Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
Berber Pharmacy
Berber Pharmacy
Essaouira
Essaouira
Skala of the Kasbah
Skala of the Kasbah
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Accommodation & excursions package by chauffeured 4x4. Two seasons, per-person rate based on the number of travellers.

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2people*
€790per person
€790per person
3people*
€710per person
€710per person
4people*
€665per person
€665per person

* Prices per person based on double and triple room occupancy. Please consult us for alternative room configurations and children's discounts.

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  • Two nights in Marrakech in a Riad or 4* / 5* Hotel, bed and breakfast
  • Two nights in Essaouira in a Riad or 5* Hotel, half board
  • Guided walking tour of the Marrakech Medina with local guide
  • Visit to the Bahia Palace
  • Marrakech airport → accommodation transfer
  • Marrakech → Essaouira transfer with vehicle and driver
  • Essaouira → Marrakech airport transfer
  • Travel assistance insurance
  • 24-hour assistance phone
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