5 Day Atlantic Coast Tour: Marrakech, Essaouira and Agadir
Trade the desert for the ocean. This private five-day trip follows Morocco's Atlantic coast from the artists' port of Essaouira down a spectacular cliff road through argan country and surf villages to Agadir. It suits travellers who want sea air, fresh fish and long beaches after the bustle of Marrakech, and ends conveniently near Agadir airport.
- Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
- Starts: Marrakech
- Ends: Agadir (or back to Marrakech on request)
- Route: Marrakech → Essaouira → Sidi Kaouki → Imsouane → Taghazout → Paradise Valley → Agadir
- Price: on request, depends on group size and hotel level
Highlights
- Two nights inside the ramparts of Essaouira
- The coast road through argan forests and fishing villages
- Imsouane bay, one of the longest surf waves in Africa
- Paradise Valley and its natural rock pools
- Taghazout and the surf coast north of Agadir
- A beachfront final night in Agadir
Day by Day
Day 1: Marrakech → Essaouira
Drive west across the plains with a stop at an argan cooperative. Afternoon in Essaouira and sunset on the Skala ramparts.
Day 2: Essaouira
Guided morning walk through the medina, souks and fishing port; afternoon free for the beach, a hammam or a horse ride on the dunes.
Day 3: Essaouira → Sidi Kaouki → Imsouane → Taghazout
Follow the coast south past the beach of Sidi Kaouki and the cliffs of Cap Sim to the fishing village of Imsouane for a seafood lunch. Continue to Taghazout for the night.
Day 4: Paradise Valley excursion
Drive into the hills behind Aourir to Paradise Valley for a walk among palms and turquoise pools, then return to the coast for a free afternoon or a surf lesson.
Day 5: Taghazout → Agadir
A short drive to Agadir with a visit to the Kasbah viewpoint above the bay and the Souk El Had market, then drop-off at your hotel or Agadir airport.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- 4 nights: riad in Essaouira (2), surf-coast hotel (2), with breakfast
- Guided walk in Essaouira
- Fuel and bottled water
Not included: lunches, dinners, activities, tips.
Good to Know
- Best season: all year; the coast stays mild while the interior heats up in summer.
- Shorter: the 3 day Essaouira escape.
- Add the desert: ask about our 7 day Agadir to Merzouga tour.