ESSAOUIRA AND MARRAKECH
Day 1 Casablanca - Safi - Essaouira
Arrival at Casablanca airport where you will be met by your driver to travel south to Essaouira. On the way you will stop in Safi, to admire some of the very good local pottery. Arrival in the old Portugese port of Essaouira, one of the most popular coastal towns because of its magnificent beaches. Overnight.
Day 2 Essaouira
Breakfast. Morning tour of the souks with a local English speaking guide, who will guide you through and explain the local handicrafts of the area. Free afternoon. Overnight.
Day 3 Essaouira
Breakfast. Today you have a free day to enjoy the beach and port area at your leisure. You’'ll find narrow, freshly whitewashed streets, painted blinds, tranquil squares, artisans in tiny workshops working away at fragrant thuja wood and friendly cafes. Overnight.
Day 4 Essaouira - Marrakech
Breakfast. Today you depart Essaouira as you travel on by private vehicle to Marrakech. Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most important artistic and cultural centres. It was founded in 1062CE by Almoravide sultan Youssef Ibn Tachfin. Arrival and check-in. This afternoon, you have a dusk/sunset tour of the Menara Basin and the Majorelle Gardens, the beautiful private gardens owned by Yves Saint Laurent. Overnight.
Day 5 Marrakech
Breakfast. Morning tour with local guide of the souks of Marrakech, as well as the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Mosque. Your tour ends at the lively Djemaa el Fna. The focal point of Marrakech is the Djemaa el Fna, a huge square in the old part of town. Late in the evening, rows of food stalls are set up and entertainers take to the streets. Free afternoon. Overnight.
Day 6 Marrakech
Breakfast. Free day at leisure. The Souks of Marrakech are some of the best in Morocco, producing a wide variety of high-quality crafts, including brass plates, leather work, woodwork and carpets. Overnight
Day 7 Marrakech
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech airport. Assistance with departure formalities and end of services.
Hotel or Similiar
- Private arrival and departure transfers (minimum 4 participants)
- 6 nights in your choice for COMFORT Class accommodations: Essaouira/Riad Mimouna, Marrakech/Riad Amina or Riad Stiline; or in SUPERIOR Class accommodations: Essouira/Heure Bleue, Marrakech/Les Jardins de la Koutubia (or similar)
- 6 Moroccan breakfasts
- Private transportation throughout (minimum 4 participants)
- Private English speaking escort throughout
- Private sightseeing as indicated with local English speaking guides (minimum 4 participants)
Call 800-634-1188 for price quote
Petrabax
Petrabax is also a leader in Spanish language escorted tours of Europe, Middle East and the Orient.

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