Guided City Tour - Medina of Essaouira
Your official city guide will pick you up from your hotel in Essaouira and take you on a varied tour of his hometown. Together you will visit the fishing port, where you will learn more about Essaouira's old fishing tradition and shipbuilding.
You walk on the imposing walls of the skala de la Kasbah fortress. The ancient bronze cannons let your gaze wander over the sea as you delve deep into the history of the fortress city. You can find out how the city is structured on a stroll through the lively souks and the Jewish quarter, the Mellah. If you wish, you can take a break with a traditional mint tea.
Another highlight of your city tour is a visit to traditional craftsmen. You look over the shoulder of a carpenter who works with the high-quality thuja wood and visit a jewelry forge and an argan cooperative.
At the start of the tour, please discuss your interests with your city guide.
The tours can be guided in English, French and German.
DETAILS:
You walk on the imposing walls of the skala de la Kasbah fortress. The ancient bronze cannons let your gaze wander over the sea as you delve deep into the history of the fortress city. You can find out how the city is structured on a stroll through the lively souks and the Jewish quarter, the Mellah. If you wish, you can take a break with a traditional mint tea.
Another highlight of your city tour is a visit to traditional craftsmen. You look over the shoulder of a carpenter who works with the high-quality thuja wood and visit a jewelry forge and an argan cooperative.
At the start of the tour, please discuss your interests with your city guide.
The tours can be guided in English, French and German.
DETAILS:
- The tour starts at 10 AM and ends at 1 PM or starts at 2 PM and ends at 5 PM. Pick up from your hotel.
If you stay outside the old town, the meeting point is at one of the Medina gates. - Level: Easy
- Price: 500 DH for groups from 1 to 5 people and 600 DH for 6 to 12 people.
- Entry fees not included.
