Marrakech is without a doubt one of the greatest destinations for your Morocco excursions. However, the hue and cry of the big bustling city is not all there is to explore in Morocco. That’s why taking a day trip down to the old sea port of Essaouira might be just what you need to break the monotony of your trip. Essaouira is an old port city at the Atlantic sea side of Morocco and is one of the most popular out of the city travel destinations in Morocco. Here is a sneak peek into what a Marrakech to Essaouira excursion would be like.

Transportation

There is only one route from Marrakech to Essaouira and most trips are taken by bus or private car. The trip usually takes 2 to 3 hours one way depending on the transportation option you take and the number and duration of your stop overs. …