Essaouira & Medina Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Agadir, Morocco
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
German, English, French, Polish
Voucher type
printed
What To Expect

Known as the ‘Jewel of the Atlantic', Essaouira is an atmospheric fishing port with age-old souks, pastel blue seaside houses, and a bustling UNESCO-listed Medina. You'll have plenty of time to discover this coastal gem with a guided tour, a visit to an Argan Oil cooperative, a typical lunch and some free time to explore the town. Amina, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Harvesting argan oil is tricky work. The fruits are collected from the thorny branches of the argan tree, the tough exterior is removed and the hard shell inside is cracked open by hand to extract the kernels. After roasting, the kernels are ground and pressed to extract the oil.'Leaving Agadir in the early morning, we'll travel to Essaouria via a brief stop at Tamri – a surfer's paradise –for a panoramic view of the beach. Next, we'll stop at an argan cooperative to find out about the production process. Amina adds ‘Argan oil has a wide range of uses, from culinary to cosmetics. It is rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E, so it's perfect for skincare and haircare.'When we arrive in Essaouira, your guide will take you around the fortified Medina, which was given UNESCO World Heritage status in 2001. You'll be taken to see the port, a lively market, the jewellers' district and the artisan complex. One of the typical products to look out for is the handcrafted marquetry boxes made with local Thuya wood. Then you'll go to a local restaurant in the medina for a tasty lunch, followed by time to explore the city at your own pace before heading back to Agadir.

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Important info

  • Bring a hat
  • Drinks not included
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
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What's included
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Guide. Lunch. Transport. Refreshment
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Highlights

Discover the fishing port of Essaouira on a guided tour. Take some snaps at Tamri beach, a surfers' paradise. Check out the lively fish market and artisan complex. Tuck into lunch in the medina and then explore and shop. Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Essaouira

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
MUSEMENT SPA