Medina Travel Guide

Essaouira

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Photo by Nina Petrie
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Popular places to visit

Skala de la Ville

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.

Skala de la Ville

Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum

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.

Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum

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.

Le Real Mogador

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.

Fish Market

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.

Essaouira Clock Tower

Haim Pinto Synagogue

You can learn about the history of Essaouira with a trip to Haim Pinto Synagogue. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area.

Haim Pinto Synagogue

Things to do

Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech

Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech

£32
per adult
Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech
Become a chef with a sea view

Cooking with views of Essaouira

£34
per adult
Cooking with views of Essaouira
Music lessons Gnaoua

Music lessons Gnaoua (Guembri) in Essaouira

£43
per adult
Music lessons Gnaoua (Guembri) in Essaouira
Private Workshop Art Brut Traditional Woodcraft

Private Workshop Art Brut Traditional Woodcraft

£43
per adult
Private Workshop Art Brut Traditional Woodcraft
Essaouira Full-Day Tour

Essaouira Full-Day Tour

£52
per adult
Essaouira Full-Day Tour
Walled city on the coast in Essaouira

Essaouira-Mogador, the Bride of the Atlantic

£43
per adult
Essaouira-Mogador, the Bride of the Atlantic
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Top hotels in Medina

RIAD AMANA

RIAD AMANA

3 out of 5
Rue Khader Ghailane, 14, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
The price is £65 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£65
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fish Market and Place du Marché aux ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Beautiful riad in a great location"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

RIAD AMANA
STE PERLE D'EAU

STE PERLE D'EAU

4 out of 5
64, rue du Koweït, Essaouira
The price is £83 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£83
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (183 reviews)
"We stayed in the Riad Perle D’eau for two nights and loved it so much that we booked four more. Firstly, if you have never strayed in a riad then DO IT. They are like Doctor Who’s Tardis., A small unassuming entrance and then boom, inside an oasis of beauty. Only a handful of rooms , built around ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

STE PERLE D'EAU
Dar Nafoura Mogador

Dar Nafoura Mogador

3 out of 5
30 Rue Ibn Khaldoun, Essaouira
The price is £54 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£54
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 20 restaurants. Popular attractions Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains ...
Dar Nafoura Mogador
Casa Lila & Spa

Casa Lila & Spa

4 out of 5
94 rue Mohamed El Qorry Bab Marrakech, Essaouira
The price is £64 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£64
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Souk Jdid and Bab Marrakech Tower ...
9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"I am nearly 70 years old, I find it hard to say it out loud, I have been travelling for 50 years, I have visited maybe 80 different countries and stayed in hundreds of hotels. This is , quite simply, one of the best of them all. Can I try to explain why ? On arrival it is so unassuming; a small entrance ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Casa Lila & Spa
Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira
The price is £28 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£28
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place du Marché aux Grains and ...
8/10 Very Good! (128 reviews)
Lovely stay
"Easy to find. Cool clean and fresh. Friendly staff. Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Mimouna

Riad Mimouna

4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda, Essaouira
The price is £76 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
£76
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (248 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Riad Mimouna
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Other neighbourhoods around Medina

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Mellah

Travellers like the historical sites in Mellah, and Fish Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mellah
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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.

Ahl Agadir
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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.

Bani Antar
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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.

Chbanat
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Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Le Real Mogador while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
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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.

Essaouira Coast

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