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Full Day

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Excursion

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Marrakech

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Essaouira Full Day - Private Tour

Explore Essaouira, home to a traditional Portuguese harbor, art, fine wood-work, and a silver souk

Highlights

* Beautiful Fishing Port and Medina
* Moulay El-Hassan Square
* Grand Mosque

    included with

    * Hotel Pick Up - From any Hotel in Marrakech
    * Official Knowledgeable Tour Guide (English and/or French)
    * Air conditioned Transport vehicle according to the size requested

      excluded by

      * Lunch and Admissions (Optional with a supplement)
      * Beverages
      * Gratuities

        Essential Information

        - Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time. morocco@grayline.com / grayline@utess.com-- 212-522-367-200
        - Please make sure you have a printed voucher with you and present it to our staff at the departure point in front of GRAY LINE OFFICE
        - Valid identity papers are obligatory (passport or identity card)
        * Children under 2 years old are free.

          Itinerary

          Essaouira was discovered by the Phoenicians who settled there. Afterwards it was conquered by Rome and then Portugal. By the end of the 15th century, the Portuguese had built the commercial and military port of Mogador (Essaouira today). This port is built at the foot of the city´s ramparts. In 1769, the Navy built a door to connect the loading docks of the port to the city. From this door a small bridge leads to Skala Port and the ramparts that cut the old city into several districts. In the medina, see Moulay El-Hassan Square, the Grand Mosque and Siaghine Alley. From the terrace of the north Bastion you can access the marquetry, where the Morocco´s best marqueteurs work on cedar.

          As we leave the confines of Skala, we will follow Derb Laalouj street to the Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah. Here musical instruments, local Andalusian songs, Berber Imazighen documents, weapons, costumes, carpets, and more is displayed in the former residence of the Pasha. Located in the north of the city is the “Mellah”. This Jewish Quarter is crossed by the traditional Rue Mohammed Zerktouni. It is bordered by a market that extends to Bab Doukkala. During your stay, you will also be able to enjoy beautiful beaches full of sun year-round!
          Duration: Full Day 
          From  $168.62