Overland to Essaouira

Around 9:30am, we’ll drive from Marrakesh to Essaouira, which extends from the massive historic fortiications of the old city to a long beach on the shoreline. Offshore in the distance lies Mogador, also known as the Îles Purpuraires (Purple Islands). The ancient Romans who occupied this area used the island’s resources for creating a dye that colored their togas purple, thus giving the islands their name.Läs mer