MOROCCO · ESSAOUIRA TOURS & ACTIVITIES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 essaouira tours & activities that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira with Atlantic ramparts, medina wandering, port seafood, and an argan oil cooperative stop.
“The tour was amazing and definitely worth the money. Especialy our driver Abderrahman was reliable, on time and very kind. I would definetely recommend the tour.”
Ride 125cc quads over Essaouira dunes, hit Atlantic viewpoints and palace ruins, with clean gear, guide photos, water, and chocolate.
“Experience fabuleuse, guide parfait, décor magnifique, securite au top,prix raisonnable, a recommander +++”
2-hour Essaouira surf lesson with patient instructors, quality gear, practice on land first, plus hot showers and lockers after.
“Today I had an amazing surfing experience in Essaouira with Ismael. He is a very friendly and patient instructor who explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable in the water. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun, but at the same time, I learned a lot and really improved my surfing skills. Ismael gave me helpful tips and encouraged me the whole time, which made the lesson even more enjoyable. I truly recommend him to anyone who wants to try surfing in Essaouira – whether you are a beginner or want to get better, you will have a great time with him.”
A 3-hour small-group sunset ride on Essaouira’s beaches on calm dromedaries, plus eucalyptus shade, mint tea, and historic stops.
“It was a pleasant ride with Abdoul. The camels were super calm and I had wonderful trips Highlight was making tea over fire in the woods.”
A 3-hour quad ride from Essaouira dunes to Diabat beach, with safety gear, palace ruins, Atlantic views, and included photos.
“Really great experience! What a cool way to see much of the beautiful coast, sand dunes and forest. Our guide was very kind, brought a bottle of water for each of our 2 breaks, and a small chocolate snack. Highly recommend”
Ride a horse or dromedary camel along Essaouira’s Atlantic coast, through dunes and quiet outskirts, with flexible timing and a private guide.
“Very nice for beginners and advanced!! The best is at the end of the afternoon so you can watch the sunset.”
1-hour horseback ride in Essaouira, from ranch to river ruins and Atlantic beaches, with pace tailored for beginners or advanced riders.
“Very warming and open people. Would do it every time again when I’m in Essaouira. And it is honestly a must do!!! Don’t miss out on this experience.”
Private quad tour from Essaouira across Cape Sim dunes, forest tracks and beach, with gear, water, snacks and photo DVD.
“En famille, accompagnés de 2 guides, nous avons vécu une super expérience au milieu de paysages magnifiques. Sensations fortes garanties. Accueil chaleureux, équipement propre et complet, explications et consignes de sécurité données. En souvenir, des photos de votre activités remises par un passionné (patron)”
3-hour Essaouira guided walk through UNESCO Medina, Skala du Port views, Mellah, markets, and the fish market, with local crafts.
“We had a fantastic tour of Essaouira with Ahmed! He gave great information about the historical context of the city and the tour was at a perfect pace. We would 100% recommend this tour!”
Kitesurfing lessons in Essaouira on the beach with qualified instructors and new gear. 2 hours, mobile ticket, great wind.
“This was a fun experience and what better place to do it than Essaouira, the wind. We took a two hour lesson, basically an intro to the sport. Our instructors were great and we felt very well educated. We did not get in the water, stayed in the sand getting a grasp on the kite. You definitely need more than a one days lesson before you get in the water.”
Beginner surf lesson in Essaouira with expert coaching, loaner wetsuits and boards, small groups, about 2 hours. From $34.89.
“Would recommend! The instructor was very nice, and made the experience even better. Thank you so much for this experience”
Beginner kitesurfing lesson in Essaouira with a local. Small group safety, kite control, water relaunch, and first rides in 2 hours.
“Highly recommend checking this place out for lessons or renting boards! The staff are super friendly and really go out of their way to help. They also gave amazing local tips and recommendations, welcoming me to Essaouria. The lessons were well-priced and the instrucRead more”
Private 2-hour quad ride from Essaouira to Diabat dunes and beaches with pickup, helmets, a guide, camels, horses, and big views.
“Anwar was amazing, showed me a lot and was super friendly. A great quad tour company. Highly recommended”
A beginner-friendly surf lesson in Essaouira with pickup, wetsuit rental, and hands-on coaching on reliable Atlantic waves for about 2 hours.
“We had such a fantastic time learning to surf. Highly recommend this company; everyone was very nice and went out of their way to be helpful. Our instructor Ayoub (I hope I got that correct) was a great teacher and gave tips on how to improRead more”
Hands-on tagine cooking in Essaouira with Chef Abdou, mint tea, spice lessons, and a shared feast. Small group, 3 hours.
“We came as a group of 8 friends and had an absolute blast! Right from the start, we all got along really well and felt like good friends - such a warm and relaxed atmosphere. No one went home hungry because the food we made was simply delicious and everyone loved it. The entertainment was excellent too: we sang together, played the traditional guitar and just had a fantastic time. All in all, a perfectly enjoyable evening that we would love to do again!”
Desert, mountain, medina, coast — the best of each.
