Wine Tasting at Domaine Val d'Argan near Essaouira, Essaouira

Explore the world of Moroccan wine with a wine-tasting tour just outside Essaouira. At the Val d'Argan Winery, you'll find the French winemaker Charles Melia and his beautiful vineyards—a relaxing setting and an ideal lunch spot.

Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a tour of the vineyards and impressive facilities where Charles and his crew produce three ranges of red, white, and rosé wines. Learn about the grapes' origins, what it's like to grow vines in Morocco, and how the production process works. You'll also learn about the unique Moroccan Gris wine (an interesting blend of rosé and white) that Charles produces.

Next, take your newfound knowledge and put it to the test with a wine tasting followed by a delicious lunch featuring local cuisine on the patio. Don’t forget your bathing suit or swimming trunks for a post-lunch dip in the pool under the olive trees in the vineyard in the summer months!

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