Full-Day Private tour to Essaouira the ancient Mogador city and coast from Marrakech

Explore the former Mogador, Essaouira, during this day trip. This city, built on a rocky peninsula, boasts impressive ramparts overlooking the ocean, a charming medina with white and blue hues, a bustling port, and long sandy beaches. Essaouira has a rich history dating back to the 8th century BC when the Phoenicians passed through on their journey along the equator. The city was founded by the Alaouite Sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah and was constructed by Theodore Cornut, an architect and student of Vauban. Today, Essaouira is a lively fishing port that bustles with activity when the boats arrive, selling sardines and crustaceans at the auction. Savor grilled sardines at one of the harbor's small restaurants and then visit the Sqala du Port, a fortified bastion built to protect the harbor and the city. The Sqala consists of two wings protected by the Navy gate. From the Sqala, take a walk to Moulay Hassan square and explore the Kasbah, a district surrounded by ramparts with its foundations anchored in rock. Stroll along the ramparts and visit the Sqala of the Kasbah, where the famous guns of Essaouira are located. This place was used by Orson Welles as the location for the exterior sets of his film "Othello". At the center of the Kasbah, the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions serves as a reflection and collective memory of the Essaouira province. You'll have the chance to see the musical instruments used by the Aissaoua, Hamadcha, and Gnaoua brotherhoods for religious or secular purposes. Essaouira is also home to the world-renowned Gnaoua Festival, which takes place every June.