Compare Marrakech & Essaouira Break by Encounters Travel
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5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 910 |
| Price Per Day | $ 182 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description | This 5-day Morocco city break takes you to the magical city of Marrakech and the beautiful coastal town of Essaouira. Experience these exotic and colourful cities up close and sample the unique food before losing yourself in the mazy, souvenir laden bazaars. This short tour of Marrakech and Essaouira includes visits to the Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city, the Mausoleum and Bahia Palace with its amazing Arabic craftsmanship, along with plenty of time to explore the lively souks around Jemaa El Fna square. We also spend a night at the coastal town of E |
Itinerary: Marrakech & Essaouira Break
Day 1: Arrive into Marrakech
Upon arrival in Marrakech airport (RAK) our staff will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for the start of your trip. They'll help you settle in and in the early evening take you on a fascinating horse carriage tour for a couple of hours with a local guide to familiarise you with the local area and the exotic centre of the city.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech - 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Dinner
Day 2: Travel to Essaouira
After breakfast in Marrakech, we'll transfer you to the old Portuguese port town of Essaouira. After settling into your hotel you'll have time to explore the Port with its ramparts, the ancient Medina and the 'Scala', built by the French. Later, you could take our optional beach camel ride or spend the remainder of the day soaking up the atmosphere at leisure.
| OVERNIGHT:
Essaouira - 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Free time in Essaouira. Back to Marrakech
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, your morning is free to explore the town further. In the afternoon we drive you back to Marrakech (up to 3hrs) where the remainder of the day and evening is free. This provides a great chance to head into the heart of the city to explore the Djemaa el Fnaa Sqaure as it comes to life in the evenings, packed with street food stalls and live entertainers.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech - 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Marrakech, city tour
Today's tour of Marrakech begins with a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city. We then spend time visiting the Menara Gardens, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and the Dar si Said Museum. After returning to your hotel for an included lunch, in the afternoon we head to the lively souks around the lively Jemaa El Fna square. Home to many different types of traders these bustling and aromatic streets are uniquely Moroccan, and you have time to do some souvenir shopping or just soak up the atmosphere.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech - 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Marrakech, departure
transfer to the airport
Your time is free today until we transfer to the airport for departure
flight. Depending on your flight time, you may be able to arrange some further options this morning.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Marrakech - post-tour
Upon arrival in Marrakech airport (RAK) our staff will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for the start of your trip. They'll help you settle in and in the early evening take you on a fascinating horse carriage tour for a couple of hours with a local guide to familiarise you with the local area and the exotic centre of the city.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech - 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Dinner
Day 2: Travel to Essaouira
After breakfast in Marrakech, we'll transfer you to the old Portuguese port town of Essaouira. After settling into your hotel you'll have time to explore the Port with its ramparts, the ancient Medina and the 'Scala', built by the French. Later, you could take our optional beach camel ride or spend the remainder of the day soaking up the atmosphere at leisure.
| OVERNIGHT:
Essaouira - 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Free time in Essaouira. Back to Marrakech
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, your morning is free to explore the town further. In the afternoon we drive you back to Marrakech (up to 3hrs) where the remainder of the day and evening is free. This provides a great chance to head into the heart of the city to explore the Djemaa el Fnaa Sqaure as it comes to life in the evenings, packed with street food stalls and live entertainers.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech - 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Marrakech, city tour
Today's tour of Marrakech begins with a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city. We then spend time visiting the Menara Gardens, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and the Dar si Said Museum. After returning to your hotel for an included lunch, in the afternoon we head to the lively souks around the lively Jemaa El Fna square. Home to many different types of traders these bustling and aromatic streets are uniquely Moroccan, and you have time to do some souvenir shopping or just soak up the atmosphere.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech - 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Marrakech, departure
transfer to the airport
Your time is free today until we transfer to the airport for departure
flight. Depending on your flight time, you may be able to arrange some further options this morning.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Marrakech - post-tour
