4-Day Atlantic Coast Tours

Escape the inland heat and breathe in the salty breeze of Morocco’s dramatic Atlantic coast on this immersive 4-day small-group tour from Marrakech to Casablanca. Ideal for culture lovers, foodies, photographers, and coastal dreamers, this journey blends UNESCO World Heritage sites, artisan traditions, fresh seafood, and laid-back seaside charm—without the rush.

Travel with Koutoubia Tours, your trusted Marrakech-based experts, and experience Morocco’s western edge like a local: slow, meaningful, and deeply authentic.

🔹 Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
🔹 Departure: Daily from Marrakech (Private & Small Group options)
🔹 Destinations: Marrakech → Essaouira → Oualidia → El Jadida → Casablanca
🔹 Includes: Private AC transport, English/French-speaking guide, 3 nights accommodation (riad/hotel), daily breakfast, select meals, guided tours
🔹 Best Time to Go: Year-round (mild winters, breezy summers)

🌟 Tour Highlights

✔️ Argan Oil Experience – See goats in trees & visit a women-led argan cooperative
✔️ Essaouira Medina – Wander UNESCO-listed ramparts, art boutiques & vibrant fishing port
✔️ Seafood Feast by the Ocean – Fresh grilled sardines & Atlantic catch in Essaouira
✔️ Oualidia Lagoon – Taste world-famous oysters straight from the water
✔️ El Jadida’s Portuguese Cistern – Step into a dreamlike 16th-century underground marvel (UNESCO)
✔️ Hassan II Mosque – Marvel at the world’s 2nd-largest mosque & Atlantic ocean views
✔️ Local Encounters – Meet artisans, fishermen & winemakers off the tourist trail

Bonus: Optional Essaouira winery tour & sunset camel ride (seasonal)

🗺️ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → Argan Country → Essaouira (≈2.5 hrs drive)

• Morning departure from your Marrakech riad/hotel
• Scenic drive through Haouz plains & argan forests—famous for tree-climbing goats!
• Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative: learn traditional extraction + tastings
• Arrive in Essaouira—“The Wind City of Africa”—check into charming sea-view riad
• Free time to explore Skala de la Ville ramparts & souks
• Dinner included: Fresh seafood dinner at a waterfront restaurant

Day 2: Essaouira Deep Dive

• Guided walking tour of the UNESCO Medina: Thuya wood workshops, artisan galleries, Place Moulay Hassan
• Explore the lively fishing port—watch boats unload the daily catch
• Optional activities:
  • Winery tour & tasting at a local vineyard (Val d’Argan Estate)
  • Camel ride on the beach (sunset option)
• Free afternoon for shopping, beach time, or mint tea with ocean views
• Overnight in Essaouira

Day 3: Essaouira → Oualidia → El Jadida (≈3 hrs total)

• Coastal drive north to Oualidia, Morocco’s “oyster capital”
• Relax by the lagoon & enjoy a lunch featuring fresh oysters & grilled fish
• Continue to El Jadida—a Portuguese-era gem on the cliffs
• Guided visit to:
  • UNESCO-listed Medina
  • Manueline Church & Cistern (the hauntingly beautiful vaulted water reservoir)
• Dinner in a historic riad
• Overnight in El Jadida

Day 4: El Jadida → Casablanca (≈1.5 hrs drive)

• Morning free for seaside walks or souvenir shopping
• Drive to Casablanca, Morocco’s modern metropolis
• Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque—one of the world’s most impressive Islamic monuments (exterior & interior tour)
• Optional: Corniche stroll, Habous Quarter, or drop-off at airport/hotel
• Tour ends in Casablanca by late afternoon