Traditional Markets & Local Life

Immersion in the heart of Moroccan rural traditions

Price: From 300 dhs
Duration: Half a day to a full day
Options: 2 options

An authentic immersion

Discover the great rural markets that punctuate the week in the Essaouira countryside. Each outing plunges you into the lively and colourful atmosphere of local souks: scents of spices, merchants' calls, donkeys carrying loads, argan cooperatives and oases below.

A true immersion between Berber traditions, human exchanges and local gastronomy.

Our options

Half-day Package

(min. 2 pers., -50% for under 12s)

Transport : Included from/to your accommodation

300 dhs / pers.

Discovery of a traditional market and tea break

Minimum 2 people (-50% for children under 12)
Option details
Schedule

Departure: 9am – 9:30am
Return: 1pm – 2pm
Included

Round-trip transport
Accompanying guide
Market visit
To bring

Water
Walking shoes
Hat & sunscreen
Available markets

Wednesday – Ida Ougourd
Thursday – Tidzi
Saturday – Akermoud
Sunday – Had Draa
Sunday – Smimou
Programme

Market visit
Tea break
Visit to an argan cooperative (depending on market)
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Full-day Package with lunch with a local family

(min. 2 pers., -50% for under 12s)

Transport : Included from/to your accommodation

600 dhs / pers.

Market, nature walk and lunch at a local home

Minimum 2 people (-50% for children under 12)
Option details
Schedule

Departure: 9am – 9:30am
Return: 3:30pm – 4pm
Included

Round-trip transport
Accompanying guide
Market visit
Lunch at a local home
To bring

Water
Walking shoes
Hat & sunscreen
Programme

Market visit
Nature walk / waterfalls / oasis
Lunch at a local home
Available option

Cooking workshop possible at certain markets
+200 Dhs / person
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