Agadir in 1 Day for Couples - Relax on Essaouira’s sandy beach and seaside promenade
In Collaboration with Morocco Travel Shara. Updated on February 14, 2026.
Full-day private transfer from your Marrakech hotel to the coastal town of Essaouira. Travel along the Atlantic coast with short en-route pauses (rest stop and visit to an argan oil women’s cooperative), then explore Essaouira’s fortified medina and long sandy beach before returning to Marrakech.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Morocco Travel Shara, inspired by the tour Essaouira Private day trip from Marrakech. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Relax on Essaouira’s sandy beach and seaside promenade
- Stroll and shop in the historic Essaouira Medina (fortified town)
- Short en-route pause and visit to a local argan oil women’s cooperative
Itinerary
Day 1
Private pickup from your Marrakech hotel at 08:00. Drive to Essaouira with short en-route pauses; exploration time in Essaouira; return to Marrakech in the evening.
Hotel pickup in Marrakech and drive to Essaouira
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel door in Marrakech at 08:00. If the vehicle cannot access the hotel entrance, the driver will meet you at the nearest common point to your hotel. Depart Marrakech and drive toward Essaouira (approx. 2.5 hours driving time, with short stops as required).
Tips from local experts:
- Be ready 5–10 minutes before 08:00 at your hotel reception or main entrance so the transfer can depart on time.
- Confirm your hotel name and a reachable phone number in advance with the operator to ensure the driver finds you quickly.
- Pack a light layer in the morning; vehicle is air-conditioned but coastal weather can be cooler on arrival.
En-route pauses, Argan cooperative visit; Essaouira medina & beach; return to Marrakech
On arrival in the Essaouira area you'll have short pauses en route (first pause in Sed El Mokhtar’s village for rest, second pause at an argan oil women’s cooperative to learn about traditional production). Continue to Essaouira to explore the fortified medina, stroll the seaside promenade and relax on the sandy beach. Depart Essaouira in the late afternoon and return toward Marrakech; estimated return to Marrakech is ~18:30.
Tips from local experts:
- Wear comfortable, flat shoes for walking in the cobbled medina and uneven ramparts; bring sunscreen and a hat for beach time.
- If you plan to buy argan oil at the cooperative, bring small change (cash) and allow ~20–30 minutes for the visit and questions.
- For a quieter moment with ocean views, head to a rooftop café in the medina (ask your driver or a local shop owner for a nearby recommendation).
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 3 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | 1 |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 2 |
| Activities Types | Transfer, Attraction |
