Family friendlyMarrakech and Essaouira: Two Days, Coast Then Red City
Two days with a night in a hotel: Essaouira's walled medina and port on day one, then Marrakech, its gardens and Jemaa el-Fnaa on day two.
Highlights
- Essaouira: the walled medina, the port and the sea ramparts
- A night in a Marrakech hotel with breakfast
- The Koutoubia minaret and the Menara gardens
- The Bahia palace and the souks
- Jemaa el-Fnaa, with storytellers and acrobats
- Two cities in two days instead of one long push
About this trip
Duration2 days, 1 night
Live guide languagesEnglish, French, German
PickupHotel pickup included
Group sizeUp to 30 people
CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
ConfirmationBy email, right away
Experience
Doing Marrakech in a day from Agadir means fourteen hours in a vehicle. Splitting it over two, with a night in the middle, makes both cities worth the drive, and Essaouira sits roughly halfway along the road.
Day one goes west to Essaouira. The medina is white and blue inside its sea wall, the port is still working, and the whole place is slower than Marrakech. You have the afternoon there, then drive on to Marrakech to sleep.
Day two is the red city: the Koutoubia minaret, the Menara gardens, the Bahia palace, and Jemaa el-Fnaa, where the storytellers, snake charmers and acrobats are. Then the souks, and the drive back to Agadir. Breakfast and the night in the hotel are included.
Itinerary
Times shift with the season and traffic — your pickup time is confirmed when you book.
Day 1, 07:30 Departure
We collect you and drive west along the coast toward Essaouira.
Day 1, 11:00 Essaouira
The walled medina, the port and the sea ramparts, with free time.
Day 1, 13:00 Lunch
Free time to eat in the medina. Not included.
Day 1, 15:00 On to Marrakech
The drive inland, arriving in the evening.
Day 1, evening Hotel
Check in and the night in Marrakech.
Day 2, 09:00 Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, then out into the city.
Day 2, 10:00 The monuments
The Koutoubia minaret, the Menara gardens and the Bahia palace.
Day 2, 13:00 Jemaa el-Fnaa
The square, with storytellers, snake charmers and acrobats.
Day 2, 14:00 The souks
Time in the markets before the drive home.
Day 2, 15:00 Return
The drive back, with drop-off in Agadir in the evening.
What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Agadir, Taghazout & Tamraght)
- Air-conditioned transport for both days
- One night in a Marrakech hotel
- Breakfast
- Guide for the Marrakech day
- Visits to Essaouira and Marrakech as described
Not included
- Lunches and evening meals
- Drinks
- Entry fees to monuments where charged
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes, there is a lot of walking
- A hat and sun cream
- A layer for the evening, Marrakech cools down
- An overnight bag for the hotel
- A camera or phone
- Cash for meals, souks and entry fees
Know before you go
- Two days and one night, departing 07:30 on the first morning
- Breakfast is included; other meals are not
- Departures run on set days, so book ahead
- You need an overnight bag for the hotel
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup included. Free hotel pickup and drop-off in Agadir, Taghazout and Tamraght.
Runs on. Mon, Thu
Start times. 07:30
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity View the full cancellation policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is the hotel included?
Yes, one night in Marrakech with breakfast. Other meals are not included.
What day does it leave?
On set departure days. Check the calendar when you book, since the hotel is reserved in advance.
How long are the drives?
Agadir to Essaouira is about three hours, Essaouira to Marrakech about three and a half, and Marrakech back to Agadir about four. Splitting it is what makes it workable.
Are entry fees included?
No. Where a monument charges, you pay at the door.
What should I pack?
An overnight bag, comfortable shoes and a layer for the evening. Marrakech is warmer than the coast by day and cooler inland at night.
Can this run privately?
Yes. Ask and we will quote for a private vehicle and your own itinerary.
