Essaouira day trip from marrakech is a must do day trip essaouira situates in 175 kilometers away from marrakech the beach of essaouira is a long ribbon of around ten kilometres bathed in surf its sheer size is surprising and its tranquillity is reassuring there is an invigorating sensation from the ocean breeze as soon as you set foot on the immaculate sand you will also admire the view of goats on trees essaouira is a medieval city known for its annual festival of gnaoua music the unes