Title: Medina Travel Guide: Best of Medina, Essaouira Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Medina](https://expedia.co.uk/Medina-Essaouira-Hotels.0-n6257724-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Essaouira](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Essaouira.d602392.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Essaouira](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Essaouira.d602392.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Medina Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Medina.d6257724.Car-Hire-Guide)[Medina Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Medina.d6257724.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Medina Travel Guide ## Essaouira ![Watching sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/fe9ca4c8-c3a9-4987-98a9-a82a10245a0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Watching sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/fe9ca4c8-c3a9-4987-98a9-a82a10245a0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The awesome terrace.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/836528cb-6f7c-4809-ba06-aa0febf360b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The coastal city of Essaouira. The most laid-back of cities, I visited in Morocco. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/9b5a12a8-120f-4259-8276-fd1a9a1a304f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hand made indigenous drums and other instruments in Trance Music Shop in the Medina. You can listen. Learn to play or learn how to make them. 1, Rue Oujda 44000 Essaouira, Morocco #Details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/41edc6be-0305-46ec-9ba3-5a125d030e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Medina Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Essaouira travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Essaouira.dx602392) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Skala de la Ville 4.5/5(9 reviews) You can learn about the history of Essaouira with a trip to Skala de la Ville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skala-De-La-Ville-Medina.d6115288.Attraction) #### Essaouira Clock Tower You can find out about the history of Essaouira when you stop by Essaouira Clock Tower. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essaouira-Clock-Tower-Medina.d942174207878717440.Attraction) #### Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum 5/5(1 review) You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum during your trip to Essaouira. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mohammed-Ben-Abdallah-Museum-Essaouira.d6115294.Attraction) #### Le Real Mogador You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Le Real Mogador in Essaouira. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Le-Real-Mogador-Medina.d942172804309180416.Attraction) #### Souk Jdid You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souk Jdid during your trip to Essaouira. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Souk-Jdid-Medina.d942172346075176960.Attraction) #### Fish Market You can enjoy retail therapy at Fish Market during your trip to Essaouira. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fish-Market-Medina.d942172176258498560.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip | Small-group ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1667053/95fa7e4c-704f-43f2-8d45-dc2e70ab3501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip | Small-group £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-marrakech-to-essaouira-mogador-full-day-trip-small-group.a1667053.activity-details) ![Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50162790/303d7806-7aa3-4c63-b051-aba3e59da973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech £17 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-essaouira-from-marrakech.a50162790.activity-details) ![Essaouira: Quad ride / family & friends](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2682478/2f6889f2-b767-4a10-b472-aaf523456ef1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Essaouira P1: Quad ride / family & friends (free transfer) £28 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/essaouira-p1-quad-ride-family-friends-free-transfer.a2682478.activity-details) ![Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/762400/02021917-9eac-49cf-bf89-12b6830d93ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/essaouira-beach-private-full-day-luxury-trip-from-marrakech.a762400.activity-details) ![From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip Smallgroup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50421796/66445973-6384-4470-81e5-75689c265e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip Smallgroup £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-marrakech-to-essaouira-mogador-full-day-trip-smallgroup.a50421796.activity-details) ![A beach in Essaouira, Morocco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/359216/b6bcbedd-28b1-46f8-a589-8f0aecbe3438.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Essaouira Full-Day Tour £63 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/essaouira-full-day-tour.a359216.activity-details) [See all activities in Essaouira](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Essaouira.d602392.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Medina ![Riad Emotion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3720800/3720729/3f0c5344_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riad Emotion 18 Rue Malek Ben El Morahal Essaouira £126 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Place du Marché ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews) Excellent small Riad which is in a great central Location. The Riad is clean, very peaceful and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Each morning guest are treated to the most delicious home cooked breakfast which is served in a beautiful location: a true highlight of the riad that sets you up for ... Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=3720729&PinnedHotelID=3720729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257724) ![Riad Chbanate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22480000/22472700/22472683/7b8a0a8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riad Chbanate 179 rue Chbanate Essaouira Essaouira £113 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews) Best of the riads we stayed in while visiting Morocco. We drove a vehicle and parking was easy in large lot nearby. Visit the desk and a fellow with cart will help move luggage for modest tip into the walls of city. Room was the romantic suite and well worth the minor upcharge. They offered to light ... Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=22472683&PinnedHotelID=22472683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257724) ![Riad Mimouna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1355300/1355204/27c492dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riad Mimouna 62, Rue D'Oujda Essaouira £102 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (260 reviews) Excellent in every way. Wonderful location with breathtaking views, truly kind, helpful and friendly staff, really nice breakfast and excellent meals. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=1355204&PinnedHotelID=1355204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257724) ![Riad Sidi Magdoul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775184/3c987327_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riad Sidi Magdoul 21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih Essaouira £32 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Place du Marché ... 8/10 Very Good! (144 reviews) Lovely riad accommodation in a passageway just off one of the main streets in the medina at Essaouira. Breakfast in the central atrium was a lovely way to start the day. A relaxing place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the medina. Room was compact with two single beds but was an authentic ... Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=3775184&PinnedHotelID=3775184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257724) ![Villa Garance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848355/871ef605_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Garance 10 Rue Addakhil Essaouira Marrakech-Safi £80 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Mohammed Ben ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews) Room was amazing, great staff and awesome location! Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=3848355&PinnedHotelID=3848355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257724) ![STE PERLE D'EAU](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4770000/4761900/4761860/1c9503b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### STE PERLE D'EAU 64, rue du Koweït Essaouira £106 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews) Fantastic riad. Our favorite out of four cities in Morocco. The ocean view suite was absolutely fabulous. Perfect views any time of day. Amazing to watch and listen to the waves. Breakfast on terrace simply spectacular. Very pleasant staff. Would gladly return there! Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=4761860&PinnedHotelID=4761860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257724) [See all 917 properties in Medina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6257724) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Medina hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257724&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257724&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257724&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257724&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257724&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257724&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257724&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257724&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Medina ![There are no tips for visitors or photographers. Every street has at least one good shot or a sweet treat in. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/21a431f9-9fb4-4201-a36f-1289caff414d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mellah Travellers like the historical sites in Mellah, and Fish Market is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essaouira-Mellah.dx3000665128) ![Hand made indigenous drums and other instruments in Trance Music Shop in the Medina. You can listen. Learn to play or learn how to make them. 1, Rue Oujda 44000 Essaouira, Morocco #Details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/41edc6be-0305-46ec-9ba3-5a125d030e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bani Antar Though Bani Antar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bani-Antar.dx553248635976387595) ![Vue panoramique sur la ville d'Agadir depuis la Kasbah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000665129/fb4ff83c-2edb-46cc-95bc-d71706c34224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ahl Agadir 4.5/5(3 area reviews) Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Dar Souiri or Bab Sba while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essaouira-Ahl-Agadir.dx3000665129) ![Landscape with colorful street cafe on quay of fishing port at Essaouira. Morocco, North Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396096/84df6626-fc84-4710-9ae4-12a770db8d2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chbanat While Chbanat isn't home to many top sights, Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essaouira-Chbanat.dx553248635976396096) ![Marrakesh, Essaouira, Fez, Meknes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000665126/5c5664b9-8843-4363-be64-740107fea8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kasbah Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essaouira-Kasbah.dx3000665126) ![Port ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602392/f9c85aaa-8a3c-4d93-a771-488d08b20e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Essaouira Coast 4.5/5(8 area reviews) Visitors highly recommend Essaouira Coast for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Essaouira Beach while you're in town. 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