Essaouira Short Break

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Need an excuse to head coastal in Morocco? Look no further than a short break to the seaside town of Essouira – a place that is known for its white-washed buildings, laidback vibe and delicious seafood. Consider exploring by foot the spice-scented lanes, the bustling markets, or perhaps meet with the Gnawa people – an Afro-Moroccan group whose culture and mus...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Take the journey to bustling Marrakech to the laidback vibe of Morocco’s coast, without the hassle of working out your own travel arrangements.
    • Discover the colourful markets of Essaouria and finish a half-day guided tour of the city with a delicious barbecue seafood lunch.
    • Consider your options of joining an Urban Adventures experience in Essaouira – perhaps with a focus on local cuisine, or traditional Gnawa culture and music.

What's this trip about?

    Need an excuse to head coastal in Morocco? Look no further than a short break to the seaside town of Essouira – a place that is known for its white-washed buildings, laidback vibe and delicious seafood. Consider exploring by foot the spice-scented lanes, the bustling markets, or perhaps meet with the Gnawa people – an Afro-Moroccan group whose culture and music provide the heartbeat of this town. This bite-sized adventure starts and ends in Marrakech and takes the stress of travel and organisation away from you. Get relaxed and get exploring on Morocco’s coast.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Marrakech

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Day 1 Essaouira

Good morning from Morocco! This morning, you’ll be collected from your hotel in Marrakech and will travel to the port town of Essaouira, driving for around 3 hours. Essaouira's charm is undeniable – within the stone ramparts you'll find whitewashed houses with bright ...

Day 2 Essaouira

After breakfast, head on a half-day guided tour of this seaside port, checking out all of the main sights and gaining insider knowledge with a local guide. After this tour, you’ll be sure to have worked up an appetite, so finish with a fresh barbecue seafood lunch wi...

Day 3 Marrakech

Savour a relaxing morning, and after breakfast, you’ll travel back to Marrakech (approximately 3 hours). Please advise at the time of booking if you would like to be dropped off at the airport or a hotel in Marrakech – both arrangements can be made available.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $585
Price per day$195
Last Updated: 12/2/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Riad (2 nights),

Transportation & Flights

Private Minvan,

Transportation & flights

Private Minvan
Guides
This Short Break Adventure is operated by Intrepid Travel and is not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader. A local representative will transfer you to and from Essaouira. Short Breaks are different to our group tours, with the idea being that you maintain a level of independence once in Essaouira. You'll most likely travel on a join-in basis, which means you may or may not be joined by others for transportation, depending on demand.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory on all our trips for those travelling internationally. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. If you are travelling within your home country or region please confirm before travel that you are entitled to access the public medical system easily should an accident occur. We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international trips, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number has been sighted by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. Travellers who reside within the European Union or Switzerland receive basic international health insurance, so travel insurance is not mandatory under European Union Law. However, as this does not cover situations such as emergency rescues, private health care, or repatriation to their home country, comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. European Union or Swiss travellers who decline travel insurance when travelling outside of their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form at the Group Meeting. For assistance with travel insurance or other services, please visit the link below:
Visa requirements
MOROCCO: Australia: No - Not required Belgium: No - Not required Canada: No - Not required Germany: No - Not required Ireland: No - Not required Netherlands: No - Not required New Zealand: No - Not required South Africa: Yes - in advance (in general, visa processing can take approximately 20 working days) Switzerland: No - Not required UK: No - Not required USA: No - Not required Those who do not require visas to visit Morocco as a tourist, are stamped in on arrival for 3 months.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Finish point

  • Your Marrakech Hotel
  • Array
  • Marrakech
  • MOROCCO
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