Morocco · ESSAOUIRA TOURS
Essaouira has wind, ramparts and a fleet of blue boats, and it is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Marrakech. The 13 below cover the day trips, the surf and kite lessons and the quad runs on the big dunes south of town.
Review of Marrakech to Essaouira day trip with medina walks, seafood, ramparts, argan oil stops, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Beautiful daytrip. Driver Hossain Ford was on time and was very kind and helpfull during the drive.”
Ride a 125cc Yamaha quad through Essaouira’s dunes, Atlantic viewpoints, Borj Al Baroud, and Oued Ksob with gear, water, and photos included.
“Experience fabuleuse, guide parfait, décor magnifique, securite au top,prix raisonnable, a recommander +++”
Learn to surf on Essaouira Bay with friendly instructors, quality gear, hot showers, lockers, and beginner-friendly waves for $28.
“We had so much fun!! After about an hour of trying surfing for the first time, we actually managed to stand on the board – woop woop! 😄 Huge thanks for the great teaching skills – couldn’t have done it without you!”
Ride dromedaries along Essaouira’s beach at sunset, stop for mint tea and homemade treats, and explore dunes, forests, ruins, and villages.
“Our tour guide was Mostafa. He is a wonderful person and extremely dedicated to his job. At his advice, we started our trip 30-minutes ahead of schedule. At the meeting point he found me before I finished writing my message. Midway in ouRead more”
Ride Essaouira’s Atlantic dunes on a 125cc quad with a careful guide, clean gear, coastal views, snacks, water, and free photos.
“5 stars. This was absolutely fantastic and one of, if not the best activity we did in our Morocco trip (Marrakech and Essaouira). Safety was taken seriously and we were provided gear, unlike other tours/groups we saw (no helmet, gloves etc). The centre is clean and professional and staff are fantastic. Not to mention the dunes - he realised our level quickly and adapted and took us on some fantastic routes - didn't feel too short or too long. We also got some cracking pictures afterwards that were included too. Would absolutely recommend!!”
Ride Essaouira’s Atlantic beaches, dunes, and argan country by horse or dromedary on a flexible three-hour private tour.
“What an excellent experience! The tour operator was very kind to us. We had issues with transportation to the tour site and he helped arrange a taxi ride for us at the last minute. Kids had a great time…highly recommend this company for your Essaouira camel ride experience.”
Learn to surf in Essaouira with a patient instructor, small groups, loaner gear, and two hours of beginner-friendly beach time.
“Excellent surfing lesson. We were all beginners and the instructors worked hard for the whole time and were very good with helping us to get going. The weather was perfect for us; the morning was quieter but afternoon was also fine. The water felt very safe. If we came again we wouldn’t hesitate to go to Explora again.”
Learn to surf on Essaouira Beach with a patient local instructor, wetsuit, pickup, photos, showers, and a small group for $33.32.
“Une super équipe vous prend en charge. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés ! Bonne ambiance, conviviale, pro....”
Ride a camel or horse along Essaouira’s wild beach at sunset, with local guides, coastal views, photos, and optional tea at Diabat.
“Honestly, it was a wonderful experience with a warm welcome and excellent service. This was my first time trying this adventure,”
Ride a camel along Essaouira’s beach, visit a 15th-century Portuguese fort, and watch for coastal birds near Oued Ksob.
“I wasn’t sure about doing a camel ride, seemed touristy and kinda lame. Turned out being quite the opposite. We rode at sunset with the beach and islands as a backdrop and it was beautiful. Our guide, Ahmad, took wonderful photos of us, told a few jokes, wrapped us in BeRead more”
Learn to surf Essaouira Beach for two hours with a patient instructor, board, and wetsuit included, with lessons for beginners and experienced surfers.
“Great place to rent equipment and go surfing if you have surfed before. We hired an instructor for our teens who had prior surfing experience but he was really not particularly engaged and really functioned as an onsite babysitter. However the management, equipment, price and location is superb.”
Learn to surf or kitesurf in Essaouira with a certified instructor, small groups, quality gear, wetsuits, and flexible morning or afternoon sessions.
“great lesson! super enjoyable - instructor was friendly and helpful, perfect for a beginner surfer!!”
Ride a camel along Essaouira’s Atlantic beaches, dunes, and forests on a guided two-hour outing with hotel pickup.
“definitely it wasn't nothing like from that photo. we had a random, local guy who pick us up from the pick up point by taxi , but I had to organised how to come to the hotel by myself. the camels weren't in perfect condition. The ride was OK, the guy was polite, helpful with our photos.”
Pick a dune, a valley, a medina or a steam room.
