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Guide: renting a car at Marrakech-Menara Airport
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Day trip to Essaouira by car: 190 km from Marrakech, the road, parking near the medina, beaches and tips.
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About 190 km from Marrakech, Essaouira is the city’s most popular day trip. By car, you leave when you want and stop where you like.
About 2 h 45 through plains and argan forests. Stop at an argan oil cooperative on the way. Every car in our fleet suits this drive.
The UNESCO-listed medina, the Skala ramparts, the fishing harbour and its blue boats, then the long beach. To the south, Sidi Kaouki offers wilder beaches.
The medina is pedestrian. Park in the guarded car parks near Bab Marrakech or the harbour, then explore on foot.
Yes, about 2 h 45 each way.
In the guarded car parks near Bab Marrakech and the harbour.
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