The Essaouira countryside offers a a multitude of different landscapes Essaouira: immense wild beaches, undulating stony plains, waterfalls nestling in the dunes, lush green oases... Essaouira hiking is one of the region's must-dos! We have a number of great excursions on offer take a deep breath of fresh air, and, above all, meet some very interesting people. discover the Berber way of life Moroccan immersion!
Rando entre cascades et plages sauvages
Leave Essaouira behind for a walk along pristine beaches lined with dunes, accompanied by the soothing sound of the waves. Behind the dunes, you'll find charming little waterfalls, vital for irrigating local crops, and a marabout, a small mausoleum housing the soul of a saint from long ago. During the walk, enjoy a friendly moment over tea with a fisherman or a local village family.
Durée : 4,5 heures.
Rando-visite d'oasis
Head north of Essaouira for a half-day in the cool shade of an oasis! Nicknamed 'the stone spring,' this oasis will give you a deeper understanding of rural life, local and oasis agriculture, and the irrigation systems that sustain the oases. The walk concludes at Rachid’s family home, where they weave reed to create all sorts of objects. A traditional snack will bring this delightful walk to a tasty close!
Duration: 4 hours.
Dromapieds Hike
On the back of a dromedary, set off for two hours of swaying meditation along a vast deserted beach between the ocean and a stretch of dunes, then into the heart of a forest of acacias, junipers, and eucalyptus, known as Essaouira’s ‘green belt’. Rachid, the camel herder, is full of stories about his dromedaries, which he treats with great respect. After a pleasant picnic in the shade of an acacia, return to Essaouira on foot through the wild and dense vegetation of the dunes.
Durée : 6 heures.