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Morocco Courtyards and Coast

Three nights in Marrakech, then two by the Atlantic.

  1. 1Marrakech
  2. 2Essaouira

From, per person~US$1,220

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Mar to May and Sep to Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Stay in a riad, a traditional courtyard hotel, with guided walks, a private cooking lesson and free afternoons. Then spend two nights in Essaouira, walking by the harbour and browsing small galleries.

Length
5 nights
Route
Marrakech, Essaouira
Best time
Mar to May and Sep to Nov
Ideal for
First-time visitors who prefer fewer hotel changes

Why you'll love it

  1. Stay in a riad with a quiet courtyard
  2. Explore Marrakech's old town with a private guide
  3. Visit a market and cook Moroccan food
  4. Spend two relaxed nights by the Atlantic
  5. Travel between both cities by private car

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Marrakech

    Meet your driver at Marrakech airport and check into your riad. Keep the afternoon free, or take a short neighbourhood walk if you feel rested.

    • Stay: Boutique riad with pool in Marrakech medina
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–45 minutes, plus a short porter-assisted walk

  2. Day 2

    Palace and Market Walks

    Visit Bahia Palace and the medina, Marrakech's old town, with a private guide. Stop to see workshops and small courtyards, then return for an afternoon by the pool. Visit Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the early evening.

    • Stay: Boutique riad with pool in Marrakech medina
    • Getting there: Guided walking; private local transfers where needed, approximately 20–40 minutes total

  3. Day 3

    Cook Moroccan Food

    Shop for seasonal ingredients with your host, then make Moroccan salads and a tagine in a private cooking lesson. Take your time over lunch. The rest of the day is free for shopping or reading.

    • Stay: Boutique riad with pool in Marrakech medina
    • Getting there: Walking and private local transfers, approximately 20–40 minutes total

  4. Day 4

    Drive to Essaouira

    Leave after breakfast for Essaouira, with a short break on the way. Check into your hotel, then take an easy walk by the harbour and through the old town.

    • Stay: Upscale boutique hotel near Essaouira's medina walls
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3–3.5 hours including a short stop

  5. Day 5

    Sea Walls and Spa Time

    Walk along the sea walls with a local guide in the cool morning. Browse galleries and cafés in the afternoon. Later, enjoy your booked hammam bath treatment at your hotel or a nearby spa.

    • Stay: Upscale boutique hotel near Essaouira's medina walls
    • Getting there: Mostly walking; short private spa transfer if required

  6. Day 6

    Return to Marrakech Airport

    Have breakfast before your private drive to Marrakech airport. Choose an afternoon or evening flight to leave enough time for the coastal drive and airport checks.

    • Getting there: Private car to Marrakech airport, approximately 3–3.5 hours; allow a further 3 hours before departure

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 3Boutique riad with pool in Marrakech medina
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 5Upscale boutique hotel near Essaouira's medina walls

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Mar to May and Sep to Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five nights in premium boutique hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and drives between cities
  • Private walking guides in Marrakech and Essaouira
  • Entry fees for the sights listed
  • Private cooking lesson with lunch
  • One hammam bath treatment per person
  • Help carrying luggage through the old town

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals beyond those listed
  • Tips and personal shopping
  • Applicable Indian taxes and TCS

Good to know

  • Prices start at an estimated ₹115,000 per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding flights. Your dates and choice of riad affect the final price.
  • Ask for vegetarian or Jain cooking in advance. Specify your preferences for stock, eggs, onion and garlic.
  • Essaouira can be windy, so pack a light layer. Expect some walking between the car drop-off point and your riad.

Before you go to Morocco

Capital:
Rabat
Languages:
Arabic, Standard Moroccan Tamazight
Currency:
MAD

Questions

How many days is the Morocco Courtyards and Coast trip?

5 nights and 6 days: Marrakech, Essaouira.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,15,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Mar to May and Sep to Nov.

What is included?

Five nights in premium boutique hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and drives between cities, Private walking guides in Marrakech and Essaouira, Entry fees for the sights listed, Private cooking lesson with lunch, One hammam bath treatment per person, Help carrying luggage through the old town.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals beyond those listed, Tips and personal shopping, Applicable Indian taxes and TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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