Traditional Markets & Local Life
Immersion in the heart of Moroccan rural traditions
An authentic immersion
Discover the great rural markets that punctuate the week in the Essaouira countryside. Each outing plunges you into the lively and colourful atmosphere of local souks: scents of spices, merchants' calls, donkeys carrying loads, argan cooperatives and oases below.
A true immersion between Berber traditions, human exchanges and local gastronomy.
Half-day Package (min. 2 pers., -50% for under 12s)
Discovery of a traditional market and tea break
Schedule
Departure: 9am – 9:30am
Return: 1pm – 2pm
Transport
Included from/to your accommodation
Included
- Round-trip transport
- Accompanying guide
- Market visit
To bring
- Water
- Walking shoes
- Hat & sunscreen
Available markets
- Wednesday – Ida Ougourd
- Thursday – Tidzi
- Saturday – Akermoud
- Sunday – Had Draa
- Sunday – Smimou
Programme
- Market visit
- Tea break
- Visit to an argan cooperative (depending on market)
300 dhs / pers.
Minimum 2 people (-50% for children under 12)
Full-day Package with lunch with a local family (min. 2 pers., -50% for under 12s)
Market, nature walk and lunch at a local home
Schedule
Departure: 9am – 9:30am
Return: 3:30pm – 4pm
Transport
Included from/to your accommodation
Included
- Round-trip transport
- Accompanying guide
- Market visit
- Lunch at a local home
To bring
- Water
- Walking shoes
- Hat & sunscreen
Programme
- Market visit
- Nature walk / waterfalls / oasis
- Lunch at a local home
Available option
Cooking workshop possible at certain markets
+200 Dhs / person
600 dhs / pers.
Minimum 2 people (-50% for children under 12)
A question about this activity?
Our team is at your disposal to advise you and organise your immersion in the traditional markets according to your wishes.