This city is formerly known by the name of Mogador. Essaouira has experienced the passage of many peoples, from the Romans to the Portuguese, not to mention Arabs and Berbers.
You ll visit the Skala Fortress and Thuya wood carved by artisans, we will walk through the alleys of the medina, where you can see hundreds of handicrafts. Essaouira knew many civilisations including the Portuguese occupation, which affected much of its architecture; however, it remains a small beautiful town with much history.
Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors, washed walls and location, it is also regarded as Morocco’s Jewel of the Atlantic . Your visit includes the Mellah, the Jewish headquarters, and the beach. There is an annual festival of Gnawa music , where many musical groups come from different parts of Africa and the world.
You will have lunch in a Moroccan way -fresh bought fishes cooked to order, a very authentic experience. After that you will have some free time before we drive you back to Marrakech where the tour ends.
You ll visit the Skala Fortress and Thuya wood carved by artisans, we will walk through the alleys of the medina, where you can see hundreds of handicrafts. Essaouira knew many civilisations including the Portuguese occupation, which affected much of its architecture; however, it remains a small beautiful town with much history.
Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors, washed walls and location, it is also regarded as Morocco’s Jewel of the Atlantic . Your visit includes the Mellah, the Jewish headquarters, and the beach. There is an annual festival of Gnawa music , where many musical groups come from different parts of Africa and the world.
You will have lunch in a Moroccan way -fresh bought fishes cooked to order, a very authentic experience. After that you will have some free time before we drive you back to Marrakech where the tour ends.
