Tour Description

Ancient cities of Portugal 1 day 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Description: Excursion to Essaouira

The medina of Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador (from the Phoenician word Migdol, meaning "small fortress"), is an exceptional example of a fortified town from the mid-18th century surrounded by ramparts modeled on Vauban. Built according to the principles of modern European military architecture, in a North African context and in perfect harmony with the principles of Arab-Islamic architecture and town planning, it played an important role in international trade and as port in the subcontinent. Saharan Africa. Europe and other countries around the world for centuries. Since its founding, the city has welcomed different ethnic groups such as Amazighs, Arabs, Africans and Europeans, as well as multi-religious communities such as Muslims, Christians and Jews. As you can see, this is also an example. A multicultural center. The Mogador Islands are closely linked to the medina and are home to various cultural and natural sites of outstanding universal value. Its foundation, relatively late compared to other medinas in North Africa, is the work of the Alawite sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah (1757-1790). He wanted to make this small Atlantic city a royal port and the main commercial center of Morocco, outside world. Long known as the port of Timbuktu, Essaouira developed as one of the most important transatlantic trade centers between Africa and Europe in the late 18th and throughout the 19th centuries.
Essaouira is an exceptional example of a fortified city built in North Africa at the end of the 18th century according to the principles of European military architecture of the time. Since its creation, it has remained a major international trade port connecting Morocco and the Saharan hinterland to Europe and the rest of the world.

More information: Excursion to Essaouira

Leave your hotel at 7:30am and head north. Essaouira is 173 km from Agadir, approximately 3 hours by road.
The Agadir-Essaouira road is a coastal road overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This beautiful street has several photo spots.
60 km from Agadir offers superb panoramic views of the sea
Photo of a goat on an argan tree
Coffee break to refresh yourself.
Visit a women's cooperative for argan oil extraction (optional).

Once you arrive in Essaouira, take a guided walking tour of the medina (old town) and discover the hidden corners of the city, including the Teatro alla Scala, the Portuguese cannon, the small city center and the fishing port. You can see a large number of boats, all organized and painted blue.
After lunch (which is awesome) you will have free time to admire the beauty of this beautiful city of Essaouira or Mogador.
We will return by the same route around 4:00 p.m....We will arrive at 7:00 p.m.

Price in dirhams
400 DH / 40 EUR