The largest rural market in the Essaouira region takes place every Sunday in Had Draa located 30 km up the road towards Marrakech. The farmers of the region travel there by donkey to offer their crops, animals, and crafts, and to also do their weekly shopping. The gathering at Had Draa is mainly attended by men although everyone socializes, chats over tea with friends, and exchanges news in cafés or under tents. 
The market gives an authentic insight into daily lives in the Moroccan countryside. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, and spices release their plethora of aromas while the market showcases everything needed to live and work. 
We sample and taste a variety of foodstuffs. Next door are many cafes with open grills which presents us with the unique opportunity to try fresh grilled dromedary, served along with warm bread, olive and Argan oil, as well as traditional mint tea.
HIGHLIGHTS ! Discovering rural life and taste local food.

The Sunday Market in Had Draa & Local Food Tasting.

The 2-hours horse ride will start at Diabat, a little village near Essaouira. You will ride on our Arabian-Barb-horses, conducted by our professional guides, along the fantastic beach where you pass along the seaside. You will turn back passing the forest of Eucalypti and Mimosa. This ride is adapted for beginners and groups with children. In our service is included the transfer between Essaouira and our Ranch. It is possible to do this activity from the morning 9:00 until sunset.

2 hours horse ride beach and dunes in Essaouira Morocco

The 3-hour ride along the wide, magnificent beach of Essaouira, on a dromedary is the ideal adventure for groups and families. Small children will enjoy this ride sharing the dromedary with one of their parents.

At the end of the ride you will arrive at the camp made by Berber tents, where you will have a typical Moroccan diner and overnight in the tent. The next morning you will begin with the breakfast before you turn back to the Ranch.

Please note that we need at least 9 days for obtein the camp autorisation given from the local authorities, so pay attention to don't book too closed to the date.



3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira with Dinner and Overnight in Berber Camp

This tour walks you through this worldwide unique Arganforest and you learn about the eco-system Argan. You visit the best conserved sugar fabric from the time of the Saadiens from the 16th century. You will get an insight into a Berber home, we are welcomed for a traditional tea ceremony at a local family. On out way back we will stop at an artisanal Argan oil production to see from A to Z how this oil is produced by hand by the women.

Arganforest, Saadien Sugar fabric & Argan production

Enjoy a day trip to the port city of Essaouira, discover the beautiful port city of Essaouira and the warm hospitality of its inhabitants, stroll through the old medina and its ramparts,
Admire the beach, the port, the souks, the medina and the craft galleries,
Explore the old Jewish Quarter, Visit the Skala and its cannons.

Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech

Stroll through a forest of argan trees and other species until you reach the ocean. After a walk along the beach, you'll head back up towards the Sidi M'Barek waterfalls, crossing the terraced gardens. Nature offers a magnificent spectacle here. As Morocco has been experiencing drought for some years now, the waterfall is dry at the moment.
At lunchtime, you'll be welcomed by a Moroccan family for a solar-cooked tagine. This 12 km morning walk ends in the early afternoon with a crossing of the village of Sidi Ahmed Essayeh.

It's a great way to meet people and admire the sumptuous scenery.

Walk between Argan Forest, Ocean & Waterfalls

This oasis of Ain el Hajar is situated around a spring which brings water to the whole region, and it is characterized by rich forestry resources and agricultural diversity. The oasis was once teeming with palm trees which have progressively been replaced by olive trees, and irrigation systems have been introduced to enable market gardening.
The walk starts at the allegedly biggest argan tree in the region. You will walk across fields and gardens towards the mausoleum of Saint Sidi Bourahmoune.

You will then continue to a vantage point offering a stunning view of the oasis, right up to the spring. You might even come across a stone mason, carving the stones which serve as millstones for olive oil extraction.

At the end of the morning we will pass by a basket maker and will see how he weaves with the rush. This is a family business and according to the famous moroccan hospitality the will serve us a traditional tea there. 
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Visit the Oasis & Tea at the basket maker.

This oasis of Ain el Hajar is situated around a spring which brings water to the whole region and is characterized by its rich forestry resources and agricultural diversity. The oasis was once teeming with palm trees which have progressively been replaced by olive trees and irrigation systems that were introduced to enable market gardening.
The walk begins at one of the largest Argan trees in the region. You will walk across fields and gardens towards the mausoleum of Saint Sidi Bourahmoune.
The walk starts at the allegedly biggest argan tree in the region. You will walk across fields and gardens towards the mausoleum of Saint Sidi Bourahmoune.
ou will then continue to a vantage point offering a stunning view of the oasis, right up to the spring. You might even come across a stone mason, carving the stones which serve as millstones for olive oil extraction.

Visit the Oasis & Tea at the Basketmaker.

This diverse hike leads us to Cap Sim with a stunning ocean view where we discover the beautiful bay and village of Sidi Kaouki and also traverse the Juniper Forest. During this hike we discover beautiful vistas of sea and wild dunes.
After a short 30-minute drive south, we find ourselves in the middle of the peninsula dunes. We head towards the ocean taking small paths between white broom and juniper trees to the beach passing the lighthouse of Cap Sim.

We pass Taguenza, a small fishing village on the beach, on our way to Sidi Kaouki where we enjoy our traditional
lunch. After refreshing ourselves, we hike up the hills on winding paths through scenic terrain with Argan and Carob
trees.

Cap Sim & Sidi Kaouki Hike - 15 km

An impressive day on a dromedary, with plenty of unspoiled nature, otherwise inaccessible places and historical sites to marvel at and an oriental night in the Berber tent. The tour starts in Diabat and leads to the beach, through the Omar dunes and along the beach. You will stop at a for lunch at a shady area. Another few hours on the dromedary and you will be back at Diabat. From there our driver will bring you in the afternoon in our Berbercamp. The next morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast before the return journey by car. This tour is suitable for the whole family. The dromedary is a peaceful animal and its rhythmic rocking motion is almost meditative.

Day Tour on Dromedary and Overnight Stay Near Essaouira Morocco

This one-day ride is suitable for both advanced and less experienced riders. On our well-trained Berber-Arabian horses you will have the opportunity to get to know the typical flora and fauna of the region. The route leads through very different landscapes: along the endless beach, over desert-like dunes and through the forest. You will spend the evening and night in a typical Berber tent camp. Our cook will serve you freshly prepared meals. And before going to sleep, you can relax by the campfire and admire the starry sky.

Bus Tours in Essaouira