Essaouira Mogador and Its Shores | Mountain sahara treks

Essaouira (Mogador) and Its Shores

Essaouira, with a population of 70,000, is renowned for its Gnaoua festival, artists, and fishing industry. This former Portuguese enclave, known as Mogador, has a history dating back to the 7th century BC and has been influenced by various civilizations, including the Romans and Phoenicians. In the 15th century, the Portuguese took control and built the port in 1506. By the 17th century, Essaouira became Moroccan again and a welcoming place for Jewish and European communities. Sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah commissioned a new port designed by Frenchman Théodore Cornut, modeled after Saint Malo in France.

This camel trek will allow you to discover wild beaches, argan forests, and villages in the Hahas region.

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Welcome at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Marrakech – Essaouira – Sidi Kaouki

Transfer to Essaouira, visit the town’s main attractions, then continue to Sidi Kaouki. Bivouac.

Day 3: Sidi Kaouki – Sidi M’barek

Hike through beaches to Sidi M’barek. Afternoon swimming and visit the small waterfalls. Bivouac. (5 hours of walking)

Day 4: Sidi M’barek – Sidi M’hand Sayeh

Cross argan forests and wild beaches to Sidi M’hand Sayeh. Enjoy swimming and a beautiful sunset. Bivouac. (6 hours of walking)

Day 5: Sidi M’hand Sayeh – Tagant

Explore deep caves along the cliffs, then head to Tagant plateau. Enjoy tea with locals and argan oil tasting. Continue to Tafedna. Bivouac. (5 hours of walking)