Marrakech & Essaouira Coastal Break

Arrive in Marrakech, where your private driver welcomes you at the airport and transfers you to your riad. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a mint tea in the courtyard, relax on the rooftop or take a first gentle walk through the medina.

This first evening offers a warm introduction to Morocco, between traditional architecture, riad hospitality and the lively atmosphere of the ochre city. Dinner can be arranged at the riad or in a selected local restaurant.

Spend the day discovering Marrakech with a local guide. Visit key highlights such as the Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia area and the souks of the medina. Your guide introduces you to the city’s history, architecture, crafts and daily life.

In the afternoon, the program can be adapted to your interests. You may visit the Majorelle Garden, explore artisan workshops, enjoy a hammam or take time to wander through the medina at a slower pace. In the evening, experience Jemaa el-Fna square or enjoy dinner on a rooftop overlooking the old city.

Enjoy a second day in Marrakech at a more relaxed pace. This day can focus on experiences rather than classic sightseeing: a Moroccan cooking class, a food walk through the medina, a visit to artisan workshops, a hammam ritual or time in one of the city’s gardens.

The afternoon can remain free for shopping, rooftop views or simply enjoying your riad. This extra day in Marrakech allows travelers to experience the city beyond the main monuments and settle into its rhythm before continuing to the coast.

Marrakech / Essaouira

Spend the day discovering Essaouira at a gentle pace. Explore the UNESCO-listed medina, the Skala ramparts, the fishing port, artisan shops and the narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses and blue shutters. The town’s atmosphere is easygoing, creative and deeply connected to the Atlantic.

Lunch can be arranged around fresh seafood or in a charming local restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy time for shopping, photography, a walk along the beach or a visit to galleries and workshops. Essaouira is ideal for slow travel, with enough culture to explore and enough calm to simply enjoy the sea air.

Enjoy a free or lightly guided day in Essaouira. Depending on your interests, optional activities can include a beach walk, horseback riding, surf or kitesurf lesson, a cooking class, a hammam, a visit to artisan workshops or a relaxed excursion toward nearby coastal villages.

This day is designed to keep the rhythm flexible. Travelers can be active or simply enjoy the town’s slower pace, with time for cafés, galleries, local shops and sunset by the ramparts. It is a perfect final full day before returning inland.

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final morning in Essaouira before returning to Marrakech. You may have time for breakfast by the sea, a last walk through the medina or some final shopping for local crafts.

Your private transfer takes you back to Marrakech airport or to your next hotel if you are extending your stay. The journey ends with a beautiful contrast between Marrakech’s vibrant medina and Essaouira’s relaxed Atlantic atmosphere.