4-Day Casablanca to Essaouira Coastal Tour
Casablanca → Essaouira → Casablanca
A coast-to-coast trip for travellers who'd rather stay near the Atlantic than head inland: Casablanca's modern skyline and Essaouira's 18th-century ramparts, without a mountain pass in between.
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Highlights
- The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- A scenic coastal drive down to Essaouira
- The walled medina and working port of Essaouira
- Fresh seafood grilled at the port stalls
- A relaxed, low-driving itinerary
Day by day
A working draft: the order and pace are ours to adjust once we know what matters most to you.
Casablanca
The Hassan II Mosque: opened in 1993, its 210-metre minaret the world's second-tallest, with parts of the prayer hall floor looking straight down onto the Atlantic, and a walk along the Corniche.
No driving today
Hotel, Casablanca
Casablanca to Essaouira
A longer coastal drive south through fishing towns and argan scrubland to Essaouira, founded in 1765 by Sultan Mohammed III, arriving in time to walk the 18th-century ramparts at sunset.
About 4.5 hours on the road, roughly 350 km
Riad, Essaouira
Essaouira
A full free day: the blue fishing boats and grilled-sardine stalls at the port, the medina's thuya-wood marquetry workshops, or the beach.
No driving today
Riad, Essaouira
Return to Casablanca
A drive back north for your onward flight.
About 4.5 hours on the road, roughly 350 km
Included
- ✓Private car and driver
- ✓3 nights' accommodation, breakfast included
Not included
- —International flights
- —Meals not listed above
- —Activities such as surfing or horse riding
- —Tips for driver
Questions about this route
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Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Transport
- Private car/4x4
- Languages
- English, French
- Availability
- Year-round
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