Most booked tours and tickets in Essaouira
2-Hour Beach & Dunes Horse Ride in Essaouira (Day or Sunset)
5.0157 reviews2h
from €35
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Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech
4.8112 reviews2m
from €96
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Paradise Valley excursion with botanical garden + Berber breakfast
4.291 reviews5h
from €4
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Horse Riding on Essaouira Beach Flexible Durations and Sunset
5.070 reviews2h
from €25
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The best options for each of Essaouira's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Essaouira
- 1Medina & Ramparts
- 2Fishing Port
- 3Beach & Windsurfing
- 4Skala de la Ville
- 5Art Galleries
- 6Fresh Seafood Grills
- The Authentic Working Port & Medina: Experience a living, breathing port where you can watch the daily fish auction at the Criée, see craftsmen building the iconic blue boats at the Chantier Naval, and wander the pedestrian-only medina free of motorized hassle, discovering artisan workshops in the Mellah (Jewish Quarter).
- World-Class Windsports & Untamed Beach: Harness the powerful, consistent Atlantic winds for kitesurfing or windsurfing with schools like Explora Watersports, or simply enjoy the expansive, wild beach for horseback riding at sunset or watching local football matches.
- A Thriving Arts & Music Scene: Explore contemporary galleries like Galerie la Kasbah and Galerie d'Art Damgaard, discover intricate marquetry in the thuya wood workshops, and if timing aligns, immerse yourself in the legendary Gnaoua World Music Festival in June.
Tickets and passes in Essaouira
Essaouira Things to do: Discover Essaouira EN Quad - 2 Quads
5.0362 reviews1h
from €40
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Food and drink experiences in Essaouira
Day trips and outdoor activities from Essaouira
Hidden gems in Essaouira
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
The Jewish Cemetery & Synagogue (Slat Lkahal)
A beautifully maintained, serene cemetery on the northern cliffs, with a small attached synagogue that has been restored.
The Ramparts at Night
Walking the illuminated Skala de la Ville after dark, when the tour groups have left.
Dar Souiri Cultural Center
A cultural association housed in a beautiful old building near Bab Sbaâ, hosting art exhibitions, concerts, and talks.
The Pottery Village of Oulad Merzoug
A small village about 10km inland where generations of families have produced the distinctive green-glazed pottery sold in Essaouira.
Café des Arts (in the Mellah)
A tiny, unassuming cafe tucked in a corner of the old Jewish Quarter, with a few tables and a terrace.
Day trips from Essaouira
Sidi Kaouki
30 min by grand taxi (shared) or car
A rustic, bohemian surf village south of Essaouira, with a spectacular long beach backed by dunes and cliffs. It's the epicenter of Morocco's surf and yoga retreat scene, offering a much more laid-back alternative to the city.
The Argan Forest & Women's Cooperatives
20-45 min by car, along the road to Marrakech
Venture into the UNESCO-listed biosphere to see goats climbing argan trees and visit a women's cooperative to learn about the precious argan oil production, from nut to bottle.
Île de Mogador & The Purple Islands
Boat tours depart from the port (approx 1-2 hour tour)
Take a short boat trip to these rugged, uninhabited islands just offshore, a nature reserve for Eleonora's falcons and the site of ancient Phoenician dye factories (source of the 'purple').
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Things to do in Essaouira: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Essaouira?+
Top sights include Medina & Ramparts, Fishing Port, Beach & Windsurfing and Skala de la Ville. Away from the crowds, try The Jewish Cemetery & Synagogue (Slat Lkahal) and The Ramparts at Night.
What are the most popular tours in Essaouira?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS (5.0 stars, 554 reviews); Essaouira Things to do: Discover Essaouira EN Quad - 2 Quads (5.0 stars, 362 reviews); 3 hours ride on camel at sunset (5.0 stars, 352 reviews).
How much do tours in Essaouira cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €4 and €120 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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