Animal Encounter Days in Essaouira

Essaouira P13: 2h quad + 2h camel free transfer

To be done again

Superb walk on the beach and in the forests The dunes are magnificent and the guide is great Thank you Anass for the photos and the superb videos

Marrakech Sunset in the Agafay desert, Quade ride and dinner show

It truly was an exceptional day at Acavia with Anas, the quad bike and poki owner – a wonderful person, thank you for ev

It truly was an exceptional day at Acavia with Anas, the quad bike and poki owner – a wonderful person, thank you for everything he provided. As for dinner, it was satisfying and varied, and the musical performances were amazing.

Day Trip: Nature & Essaouira Desert

A great trip out of Essaouira into the hills

If you are staying in Essaouira and fancy seeing life away from the town, this trip is well worth considering. Azziz was very friendly and took into account what we wanted to see. We were offered a short visit to a women’s argan oil cooperative which we accepted, had a quick explanation of how the oil is produced and had an opportunity to buy argan based products. That was where the touristy part ended. The rest of the day was spent somewhat off the beaten track, in what Azziz called the ‘mini Atlas’. Azziz stopped the car several times to let us take photos of the beautiful landscape. First real stop was Zaouiat Sidi M'hend Benslimane, site of a school - perched on top of a rocky outcrop - founded by a famous Moroccan writer and traveller. We then drove (and then walked, crossing a small river) to a local Berber farmhouse for a lunch of biscuits, bread, and goat tagine - very tasty! The owner was a very considerate and friendly host. We then walked to the nearby Grotte de la Sainte Lalla Takandoute, which is an old Berber religious site built into the side of a gorge. An interesting labyrinth of rooms, lived in, but very simply furnished. Our route back to Essaouira passed the Dar Caïd M’Barek Neknafi, a ruined fortress overlooking a beautiful lake, but we did not stop there. Overall, the itinerary was not exactly as advertised, but we still thoroughly enjoyed it. Azziz speaks fluent French, his English is more limited. We managed to get by with our limited French. In summary, we think this trip will be very rewarding for those who are a bit more adventurous with their sightseeing, and are happy to get somewhat off the beaten track.