EXCURSION FROM MARRAKECH TO ESSAOUIRA
ESSAOUIRA
Essaouira or the pearl of the Atlantic , this world heritage city, maintains the charm and authenticity of a land lost in time. Essaouira has become an essential stage in the trip to Morocco. The adventurous explorer is going to fascinate the hospitable hospitality of the people of this city, which is not surprising since they have lived for centuries at the crossroads of cultures, civilizations and religions. The town is well-known with its Tuya wood factories, the female Argan oil cooperatives and the carpets.
On our excursion to Essaouira we propose a stop at a women's cooperative to see the demonstration of the local women preparing the Argan oil.
On arrival in the city, you can make a tour in the Medina of Essaouira, visit the port, and then enjoy a lunch of fresh fish on the grill at the local restaurants of the port. If you wish we can hire a local guide who will tour the city.
The excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira starts as early as possible (it is advisable) to make the most of the day.
On our excursion to Essaouira we propose a stop at a women's cooperative to see the demonstration of the local women preparing the Argan oil.
On arrival in the city, you can make a tour in the Medina of Essaouira, visit the port, and then enjoy a lunch of fresh fish on the grill at the local restaurants of the port. If you wish we can hire a local guide who will tour the city.
The excursion from Marrakech to Essaouira starts as early as possible (it is advisable) to make the most of the day.
It is a city of the Moroccan Atlantic coast beaten by the trade winds and with a population of about 80,000 inhabitants. This place is a beautiful coastal town with a rich history that has become one of the most beautiful and fascinating places on the entire Atlantic coast of the country.
Due to the large influx of mainly French tourists the city has become a cosmopolitan summer resort and one of the main tourist destinations in the area. This makes especially during the summer is the time of more affluence, stroll through its beautiful medina is somewhat overwhelming.
One of the most striking points of this city is its European layout in the form of a grid and its urban areas surrounded by old bastions projected at the end of the eighteenth century.
Although as we have said is becoming a very tourist city that prefer a location away from the hustle and bargain of the big cities, on their journey through Morocco will opt for Essaouira.
The tourism here is in full expansion for being an exceptional seaside resort and for its natural reserve on the island Mogador, for its Medina today declared by the UNESCO world heritage site.
Located at the foot of the Grand Atlas, Essaouira rises on a nearby rocky island, facing the ocean and surrounded by hills, forests and sand dunes, Essaouira enjoys an exceptional microclimate that favors the crops of the cereal, as well as Goat grazing and a forestry production that is the basis of their economy.
Their craftsmanship is rich and varied, witness of the cultural exchange. In addition the "souiri" as they are known here, are masters in goldsmithing, marquetry and cabinetmaking, especially of "thuya" wood. In addition to other treasures such as Argan oil. Fishing is a sector of important activity thanks to its fishing port, the heart of Essaouira is in its artisanal shipyards, unique in the world.
Since the late twentieth century, the curious arrival of adventurers and artists such as Frank Zappa or Jimi Hendrix has returned a certain reputation to the city.
Due to the large influx of mainly French tourists the city has become a cosmopolitan summer resort and one of the main tourist destinations in the area. This makes especially during the summer is the time of more affluence, stroll through its beautiful medina is somewhat overwhelming.
One of the most striking points of this city is its European layout in the form of a grid and its urban areas surrounded by old bastions projected at the end of the eighteenth century.
Although as we have said is becoming a very tourist city that prefer a location away from the hustle and bargain of the big cities, on their journey through Morocco will opt for Essaouira.
The tourism here is in full expansion for being an exceptional seaside resort and for its natural reserve on the island Mogador, for its Medina today declared by the UNESCO world heritage site.
Located at the foot of the Grand Atlas, Essaouira rises on a nearby rocky island, facing the ocean and surrounded by hills, forests and sand dunes, Essaouira enjoys an exceptional microclimate that favors the crops of the cereal, as well as Goat grazing and a forestry production that is the basis of their economy.
Their craftsmanship is rich and varied, witness of the cultural exchange. In addition the "souiri" as they are known here, are masters in goldsmithing, marquetry and cabinetmaking, especially of "thuya" wood. In addition to other treasures such as Argan oil. Fishing is a sector of important activity thanks to its fishing port, the heart of Essaouira is in its artisanal shipyards, unique in the world.
Since the late twentieth century, the curious arrival of adventurers and artists such as Frank Zappa or Jimi Hendrix has returned a certain reputation to the city.
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