Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech to Essaouira
You'll start with a private transfer from Marrakech or Menara Airport heading to your riad in Essaouira, with a stop along the way (takes about 3 hours). If you get there early, there's time to wander around the relaxed coastal town and check out the craft shops, exotic spices, and food stalls scattered throughout. After checking in to your characterful riad in the medina, you'll find traditionally furnished rooms, a sun terrace, and a rooftop restaurant serving Moroccan dishes where you can settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Mimouna), Hotel (Riad Mimouna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private transfer from hotel or airport to riad in Essaouira
Optional Activities
- Explore craft shops and spice markets
- Browse food stalls in the medina
- Day 2
Essaouira
At 10am you'll meet your local guide for a two to three hour orientation tour of Essaouira's maritime history. You'll see the ramparts with their sea-facing cannons, walk through the medina, and discover the Mellah (old Jewish Quarter) where silversmiths work on their craft. The rest of the day opens up for exploring on your own, so you can browse the medina's narrow streets filled with people selling leather belts, jewelry, and wooden inlaid boxes, walk along the golden beach, or watch fishermen bringing in their daily catch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Mimouna), Hotel (Riad Mimouna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour with local guide (2-3 hours): ramparts, medina, Mellah (old Jewish Quarter), silversmiths
Optional Activities
- Browse souvenirs in medina craft shops
- Walk along the beach
- Visit the port to watch fishermen land their catch
Landmarks Essaouira Ramparts Essaouira Medina Mellah (Old Jewish Quarter) 
- Day 3
Essaouira
Your morning is free to move around at your own pace. Take a stroll along the expansive beach with its constant Atlantic breeze, head to the port to watch the fishermen and their catch, or wander the old town browsing shops and art galleries. The town's workshops are worth checking out too, particularly for wood products which are really well made here. Later this afternoon you'll join a cookery class where you and your local guide prepare a three course meal using ingredients you'll have picked up earlier.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riad Mimouna), Hotel (Riad Mimouna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cookery class: prepare three-course meal with freshly purchased ingredients
Optional Activities
- Walk along the beach
- Visit the port
- Browse art galleries and workshops
- Shop in the old town medina
Landmarks Essaouira Beach Essaouira Port - Day 4
Essaouira to Marrakech
After breakfast your beach extension wraps up with a private transfer back to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). The drive takes approximately 3 hours to get you back for your next steps.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from riad to Marrakesh Menara Airport
