Essaouira Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira

Where to stay in Essaouira

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Medina

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Medina is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum.

Medina
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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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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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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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Quartier des Dunes

While there might not be top attractions in Quartier des Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port.

Quartier des Dunes
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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
Océan Vagabond

Océan Vagabond

4 out of 5
4 Boulevard Lalla Aichaangle, Rue Moukawama, Essaouira
The price is £73 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£73
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba ...
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"Lovely spot with convenient location for Medina and Beach. The staff, especially the receptionist were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2020

Océan Vagabond
Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa

Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa

3 out of 5
Domaine Mogador, Essaouira
The price is £128 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£128
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Essaouira Mogador Golf Course and Bordj el Berod ...
6.8/10 (8 reviews)
"The hotel is very big with lots of facilities . The only thing is that service is quite slow and facilities like sauna and steam are only started when you are physically there . Therefore cannot be enjoyed fully as it takes time to heat up"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa
Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea  & Spa - MGallery Collection

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
Avenue Mohamed V, Essaouira
The price is £108 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£108
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (650 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and efficient. Walking distance to Medina. Across from sea with beach club"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
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.
Our little corner of paradise

Our little corner of paradise

Essaouira
Stay at this beach holiday home in Essaouira. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Le Real Mogador and Mohammed ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Family holiday great stay
"Nice spacious house perfect for a large family. Beach and Medinah at a close walking distance."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Our little corner of paradise
Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea

Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea

Essaouira
Stay at this villa in Essaouira. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
Large riad in great location
"We had a nice stay at this riad and would rate it 4.5 stars. It had a lot of space spread over 4+ floors and nice character. It could use a little sprucing up (some painting, new outdoor cushions). Pros -big, lots of space -good central medina location -kitchen is well stocked -wifi was functional ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2023

Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea
Apartment/ flat - ESSAOUIRA

Apartment/ flat - ESSAOUIRA

Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
Stay at this apartment in Essaouira. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Souk Jdid are ...
tres satisfait
"je suis parti de France, j'ai reçu mes nièces en provenance d'Alger, nous avons vraiment passé une bonne semaine dans cette appartement , bien situé et propre. monsieur Pierre nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux , nous avons bien remarqué la belle corbeille de mandarines bien délicieuses . nous ..."

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2019

Apartment/ flat - ESSAOUIRA
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.

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Reviews of Essaouira

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
17
5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
6
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 0%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful laid back with interesting Souks

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very friendly and relaxing place to unwind.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Characterful and sunny. Totally different culture so really interesting especially the fishing port. You get less hassled in the souks than in Marrakesh. The beach is wonderful.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice Place to visit

5/5 - Excellent

Usman

Really nice place to visit. Nice people not aggressive like marrakesh or fes. Good place to shop as well. Nice beach and old port. Spend atleast 2 days here for first time visit. 1 day beach 1 day souks. we found limited dining options however.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Second time here, great town to relax in.