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From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Trip
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From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Trip

By Easy Transfers - Day Adventures
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Ages 1-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 8–10 hours
Start time: Check availability
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  • Round trip transportation by A/C Minibus
  • Free Hotel/Riad pickup and drop-off
  • Professional driver
  • Visit an argan oil cooperative
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Sqala du Port d' Essaouira


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Marrakech Hotels or Riads
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Infant seats available
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9155P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9155P1

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      • Easy Transfers - Day Adventures
        970
        Marrakech, Morocco
        Joined in October 2014
      • 616nf
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful cascades
        The trip was really enjoyable and fun. Abdul, our guide made sure that we were always understanding everything, making jokes and telling us interesting facts. Overall I recommend the trip!
        Written November 29, 2024
      • lvfontaine
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Paid, confirmed, never showed up, DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY, their response - these things happen.
        We purchased and paid for a round trip airport transfer with Easy Transfers. Arriving in Marrakech, we received confirmation, and our driver was waiting. He didn't not help us with our luggage nor was he friendly in any manner- ok bad day maybe. Arriving to the medina he said ok you walk now. It was almost midnight and we had no clue where we were going. We were told he would bring us to our Riad, eventually he did and of course he asked for more money. (Welcome to Morocco) The best came for our return trip when Selma sent rude WhatsApp messages about the delays in responding with our Riad address for the next morning (sorry Selma we were on a flight) and then we received a lecture that the driver would not wait for more than 5 mins. We confirmed again later that day to ensure the driver would be at the Riad at 430am and received verbal and written confirmation and Google map verification. 425am we were waiting, 430 waiting and calling after 8 phone calls and no answer from anyone at Easy Transfers we were panicking. No taxi in sight either. Our riad is frantically calling taxis and finally found one at 445am. We missed our flight out of Morocco and had to pay $500 for new plane tickets to catch the next flight in Paris to make it back to the US for Thanksgiving. We have been in contact with Easy Transfers and they have said these things happen. What? Are you kidding? DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. THEY DO NOT SHOW UP ON TIME. ARE RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL. SAVE YOURSELF MONEY, TIME, AND HEADACHES
        Written November 28, 2024
      • L5842SPtimm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Basic and very enjoyable experience.
        Basic trip but excellent vfm. Air-conditioned transport to Palm Grove (new mini bus), good admin support (replies to queries received within minutes), animals looked well cared for, very personable host and guide. Long enough ride around the local area, with Hamid and Abdul, to enjoy the camel riding experience without numbing the backside. Fun couple of serene hours away from the hustle-bustle of the Medina. Would recommended to anyone.
        Written September 25, 2024
      • BeltDrivenFool
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Use someone else! You definitely don't need a tour guide for this one.
        Ended up doing the tour alone. Agreed meet up time was 12-13:00. I arrived a little before 12pm. I messaged to confirm I was there. I heard nothing back by 12:30pm. I called, no answer. Finally called back at 1pm to reschedule for 3pm!!!!! I just went on the walk myself, got offers from tour guides there for a full tour between 50-100Dhm, but it was easy enough to read online and DIY.
        Written September 22, 2024
      • Stephanie F
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tour, guide, views and food all exceptional.
        A lovely day traveling up to view ouzoud falls. It's truly stunning and worth the long trip and climb. I had done this excursion once before and wanted to share the experience with my new husband. The guide was excellent, especially as I managed to leave my inhaler behind and it was extremely hot. The stop for food was better than previous, a gorgeous restaurant and delicious food with stunning views. Was a shame there was no rainbow over the falls but can hardly blame them for the weather! It would have been a 5 star review except for the drop off where our names were called out so we got off, only to discover we were on the wrong side of Marrakech! It would have been an extremely long walk had we not had money for the 15 minute taxi ride!
        Written September 6, 2024
      • Aminorra
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ourika Day Trip
        The pickup was 20 minutes late. We were not taken to the Setti Fatwa waterfall which was included in the tour itinerary. Our guide Hussein was warm and friendly.
        Written August 22, 2024
      • 268nt
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Recommended
        We normally book excursions via tour operator TUI. This time we chose to book this excursion directly. This certainly did not detract from the quality or experience and it was even cheaper. The contact with the provider was excellent. We were pre-informed about the pick-up place and time. The transfers went well (incl. breaks). Ouzoud itself was great. Beautiful surroundings. Another nice thing about the excursion was the presence of locals. They surprised us with beautiful dives from the rock wall near the waterfalls. Also a word of thanks to the guide. Excellent guidance and fluent in several languages.
        Written August 17, 2024
      • Connector65945378932
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good Trip
        We didnt book this direct we booked using TUI app. Booking was easy and had confirmation fro TUI and the tour operators (easy transfers) within 10minutes Had whatsapp messages confirming pickup time from hotel and drive was prompt. Stopped in the town and swapped to bigger minibus who was waiting for the two smaller pickup minibuses. Journey was long but was told in description when booking of this. On route we stopped at local service statiom for refreshments which was nice and resonable priced. Did the same on route back. When we arrived was met by guide who was informative and spoke several languages. Wouldnt recommend the trip for anyone with mobility due to steep incline and 100’s steps (500 to be precise) guide was helpful and stopped when needed for photo ops and refreshments. Gave 4* due to booking trip with boat ride but actually being made to pay extra for this when there but it was good. Didnt get much time (10mins precise) for any swimming when told it would be around 45mins so little disappointed. Stopped for lunch which was 230MAD (£20) for two including 2cokes. On way back up was given oppurtunity to see monkeys and was told by guide there was no obligation to pay for pictures if someone took them or offered ro take them. Monkeys was good and paing a little for the fruit and nuts was worth the pictures. Would recommend the trip.
        Written July 2, 2024
      • Fozia A
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing guide
        Our guide was extremely helpful, friendly and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and would book with them again.
        Written July 1, 2024
      • tziorziag
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!
        - I've booked for an Italian speaking guide : the guide COULDN'T speak Italian AT ALL, he just confused Italian with Spanish. I'm Italian and I'm a language teacher too : I had to translate from English/Spanish the explanation to my friends who couldn't speak English. - We didn't visit all the places listed in the tour. - The tour lasted 3 and 1/2 hour , instead of 5 hours, as stated in the voucher. - The pick up and drop off should have been at our place or, at least, close to it: but it wasn't : we had to take a taxi to arrive at a very far meeting point. Not to mention all the arrogance he had during all the tour... I contacted EASYTRANSFER but they didn't help us at all. When I reported everything to the broker company where I had booked the guide (GETYOURGUIDE), they just denied everything, so I couldn't have a total refund. The company was really incorrect and not transparent.
        Written June 20, 2024
      • scheongnz
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very good visit
        El houssine was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide/driver. He took good care of us and made it a very pleasant trip.
        Written June 13, 2024
      • Yvonne995
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Hike to waterfall
        Hussain was perfect! He was really lovely and couldn’t do enough to help. His English was brilliant and he explained everything brilliantly.
        Written June 11, 2024
      • Rups7877
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ourika Valley Tour Guide Name Hussain
        Hussain Told Guide was awesome! We had a very pleasant experience with him going to the Ourika Valley Tour! He was very knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Definitely recommend him! We were in great hands as he held our hand to make sure we safely made it to the waterfalls.
        Written June 11, 2024
      • charlottehG225PE
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day out
        The description didn’t do the trip justice. The driver and tour guide, El houssine was amazing and took us to the best locations around the waterfall and went out of his was to help us navigate the terrain.
        Written June 7, 2024
      • alayad2018
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great time.
        Wonderful tour and great people They were extremely sweet and the camels looks well taken care of. Had tea at the end and wonderful conversation
        Written June 7, 2024
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      Plested Girl
      Lake Worth, FL1 contribution
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2022 • Solo
      Paid for guided your with option to camel ride. However, the tour I get was self guided with no camel ride. The Drive was very disengaged and never introduced himself or told the group his name. Grunts and hand gestured was his firm of communication.
      Written June 17, 2022
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Apologies for the confusion. As you may be aware, we offer 3 option for Marrakech to Essaouira Trip. 1-Self Guided 2- Guided 3- Guided with Camel Ride My colleague got it wrong and put under self guided. You contacted us on your arrival in Essaouira and we sorted it our and as a goodwill gesture we offered you a partial refund for the inconvenience caused.
      Written July 5, 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Willca V
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our driver, Khalid, was extremely punctual and made our trip very pleasant. Big plus: free wifi in the shuttle. Essaouira is a charming city with a beautiful eyesight on the seashore. You should get seafood for lunch on the seaside! I strongly recommend this trip especially with Khalid, a very nice guy who did his best for us.
      Written March 6, 2020
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      Thank you for your honest feedback , we are happy to hear that our service did met your expectations . we look forward to welcome you again to Morocco
      Written March 8, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      JRose636
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020 • Couples
      Comfortable car to Essaouira, and a few extra stops on the way such as seeing goats in trees. The driver Khalid was very friendly and gave us lots of information about the place.

      Essaouira was nice and we enjoyed our time there. We hired a tour guide whilst we were there, which Khalid helped arrange.

      Just be aware it's 3ish hours both ways so bring something to do in the car.
      Written February 24, 2020
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      Thank you for your honest feedback , we are happy to hear that our service did met your expectations . we look forward to welcome you again to Morocco
      Written February 28, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Jay P
      London, UK5 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      I was traveling solo and thought getting a guided tour would be the most efficient way to explore the city. Well, this is NOT a guided tour. Allow me to tell you what to REALLY expect from this tour:

      1. The ticket would say that they pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. I had to email them two days before my trip because I did not hear from them regarding my pick up point. I got an email and they said they’d pick me up near a mosque. They did not indicate the plate number of the van nor send a photo of the person who will pick me up. I had to ask every van that stop by the mosque to check if it was my tour driver. After the “tour” (see more comments below), when it was time to drop me off, they dropped me off to a different location. As a tourist that had only stayed in Marrakech for a night, I almost panicked when the driver called my name and said it’s time for me to get out of the van. It was not the mosque where he picked me up. The driver told me to go a certain direction and it will take me to the big square. Thankfully, I have been to that square and I know how to return to my riad from there. And trust me, navigating around the Marrakesh on your own can be very confusing.

      2. The ticket would say that there is an air-conditioned van. Yes, there is, but the driver would turn off the AC when he reaches the free way. It’s certainly uncomfortably warm.

      3. They would take you to a tree with goats on the branches. Do not be amazed. This is a animal cruelty. While goats do climb trees, it is obvious that the goats did not climb there on their own. You can easily see wooden platforms where the goats are standing and they are brought there without a way to go down, forcing them to stand there all day.

      4. They will take you to an argan oil place. Typical tourist trap.

      5. When you reach Essaouira, the driver will tell you to get down the van and that he will pick you up at 5 pm. He will leave you there alone. THERE IS NO GUIDED TOUR. I told the driver that I was expecting a guided tour. Even the ticket states that a local guide is included in the package. He said there’s no local guide, but I can pay someone to be a local guide. I argued that a local guide is already included in my package. He said I will have to complain to their management. He was unhelpful and obviously did not give a damn.

      I am very disappointed. I will never recommend this “guided tour” to anyone.
      Written September 21, 2019
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      Danijela Nea
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2019 • Couples
      So the whole day and all the activities were sooooo great. Our driver Monssif told us great advices for what to see and where to eat in Essaouira to have local experience. And I recommend if you would like to do some shopping definetly do it there not in Marrakech :) so for lunch - fish market + pay nearby restaurant to grill it for you. Also try Morrokoan salat there. And if you like sweets must go is Patisserie Driss. Big thanks also to trip manager Salma that arranged us this one and few more trips on our stay. We arranged everything over WhatsApp with no problem. Just great Experience with this Easy Transfers. Definetly when we come back to Morroko we will contact Salma again for more great and afordable transfers and trips and ask for our driver to be Monsiff :)
      Written August 9, 2019
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for your honest feedback , we are happy to hear that our service did met your expectations and we look forward to welcome you again to Morocco
      Written October 10, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      AnneAnneAnneXO
      3 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing trip to the beach, 1st saw goats eating in the Argan trees, 2nd went to the Argan women's factory and saw how the Argan seed is processed to make body lotions, Argan oil & edible Argan products, then spent 3 & a half hours at the beach. Youness our driver was very nice, spoke fluent English and answered all our questions, would definitely recommend easy transfers and prices are very reasonable !!
      Written August 17, 2018
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Global02557254970
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amine was very friendly and gave us attention all the time. The transfer was puntual and safe. And he had very interested in we would be comfortable all the time.
      Written February 28, 2020
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      Thank you for your honest feedback , we are happy to hear that our service did met your expectations . we look forward to welcome you again to Morocco
      Written February 29, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Kristopher S
      Phuket, Thailand3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2019 • Solo
      What a lovely trip with Adnan! We went around, saw camels, had a vibrant tour of the city and coffee. I highly recommend Adnan!
      Written December 25, 2019
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      Thank you for your honest feedback , we are happy to hear that our service did met your expectations . Thank you again for your full description that will help other passengers to have an idea about this trip . we look forward to welcome you again to Morocco....
      Written December 29, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Sabrina
      Marrakech, Morocco1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our trip to essaouira was beyond expectations, we had a lot of fun with the driver driss he was so nice and professional we couldn’t ask for more. We will definitely use this agency again once we comeback to morocco. Thank you easy transfers and driss of course.
      Written November 13, 2019
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      Thank you for your honest feedback , we are happy to hear that our service did met your expectations and we look forward to welcome you again to Morocco
      Written November 14, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Milly
      Manchester, UK3 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2019 • Couples
      Essaouira was beautiful and definitely worth seeing!

      Our driver Adnane didn't speak much English but was friendly and was a safe driver. Going in a mini van with only a few other people made the tour feel a bit less touristy. It took around 3 hours to get to Essaouira with a few stops: a cafe for a break, the goats in the tree, a women's argan oil cooperative and a viewpoint over the city.

      We met our guide when we got to Essaouira who spoke English and Italian for the mixed group. Our guide took us round the markets and seafront from 12-3 and then left us at a restaurant by the beach. Make sure you bring snacks as we weren't aware we would have to wait until 3pm for lunch.
      Written September 12, 2019
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