Souk Had Draa
Photo: Tha Hesperian CC BY-SA 4.0

The excursion

Every Sunday, Had Draa hosts one of the largest rural souks in the region: livestock, spices, vegetables, crafts, open-air blacksmiths and barbers. This is rural Morocco, 35 km from Essaouira, well off the tourist trail.

You choose the departure time (the souk is liveliest in the morning), how long you want to stay and any stops on the way. The driver waits for you on site and brings you back.

Example of a day

  1. Pick-up at your hotel or riad, at the time you choose
  2. Country road to Had Draa (about 40 minutes)
  3. Free visit of the souk: the driver waits for you
  4. Optional stop at an argan cooperative on the way back
  5. Return to Essaouira

For guidance only: the departure time, the stops and the time on site are adapted to your wishes. Tell us what you would like in the quote request.

Included in the price

  • Professional private driver
  • Recent air-conditioned vehicle, there and back
  • Waiting time on site, for the length of your visit
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Pick-up at your hotel or an address of your choice
  • Child seat on request (the first one is free, €9 per additional seat)

Not included

  • Guide — guided tour available on request in Essaouira and Marrakech
  • Meals and drinks
  • Entry fees and activities on site

Good to know

Package
Return trip, driver only — the driver waits for you, you visit at your own pace
Times
Flexible: you choose the departure and return times
Approximate duration
approx. 5 h
Passengers
up to 7
Pick-up
At your hotel, riad or any address you choose
Days
Sunday
Payment
Cash (euros or dirhams), on the day of the trip