Essaouira was discovered by the Phoenicians who settled there. Then it was conquered by Rome and Portugal. Before the end of the 15th century, the Portuguese had built the commercial and military port of Mogador (Essaouira today). This port is located at the foot of the city walls.

From the terrace of the North bastion, you have access to the marquetry district where the best craftsmen work with cedar. Leaving the Skala, we follow Derb Laalouj street to the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah museum where there is a collection of musical instruments for local Andalusian songs, weapons, costumes… Located north of the city is the Mellah, the Jewish quarter which intersects with the traditional rue Mohammed Zerktouni. A market borders it which extends to Bab Doukkala…

Fish lunch (Essaouira specialties) in a restaurant by the sea.

Forest covers 45% of the area of ​​the province. The trees of which it is composed, in particular « thuya » and « argan tree » make the size of the city and are source of a craft activity for thousands of Souiri families. On the way we will cross many fields of Argan trees, trees giving the nuts which will be used to manufacture the famous Argan oil used both in cooking and for cosmetic products. You will have the chance to see the goats perched on the argan trees… And visit a real women’s cooperative that produces real Argan oil.