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Atlantic salt-air therapy
Essaouira Coastal Run
Three days west from Marrakech to the bohemian fortress-town of Essaouira, via Argan country and the wild Atlantic. The antidote to dust-day fatigue.
Duration3 days
Distance520 km
DifficultyBeginner
Best seasonMar–Nov
Surface95% tarmac
ElevationSea level — 600 m
01The route
Marrakech to Essaouira
Visual schematic
Full GPX delivered on booking confirmation
Start · Marrakech
Finish · Essaouira
02Highlights
The moments worth flying across continents for.
- 01Argan forest goat-trees
- 02Walled fishing port (UNESCO)
- 03Fresh sardine lunch on the quay
- 04Sidi Kaouki surf-beach detour
03Day by day
How 3 days unfold.
Day 101 / 03
Marrakech → Chichaoua
Easy plains opening.
Day 202 / 03
Chichaoua → Essaouira
Through the Argan country, finish on the harbour wall.
Day 303 / 03
Essaouira → Marrakech
Coast road north, inland return at sunset.
04From the road
Photographed by our guides.
05Continue exploring
Other roads.
08The next chapter
One country.
One ride.
One letter away.
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