Essaouira Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Essaouira
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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
Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea  & Spa - MGallery Collection

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
Avenue Mohamed V, Essaouira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,002 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,002
฿4,680 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (652 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and efficient. Walking distance to Medina. Across from sea with beach club"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
Océan Vagabond

Océan Vagabond

4 out of 5
4 Boulevard Lalla Aichaangle, Rue Moukawama, Essaouira
The price is ฿2,904 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,904
฿3,335 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (94 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 ฿5,589 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,589
฿6,483 total
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (9 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
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.
Résidence Louzani

Résidence Louzani

3 out of 5
5 rue Shariff El Idrissi, Essaouira
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba ...
Beautiful Residence in Essouira
"My friend and I made our last stop in Essouira to conclude our 3 week birthday vacation. We were pleasantly surprised by how welcoming our host Zachariah was(my apologies if I spelled that wrong). The residence was beautiful and walking distance from everything..ie the beach, Medina, restaurants, ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2017

Résidence Louzani
Hanah Apartments by Living Essaouira

Hanah Apartments by Living Essaouira

4 out of 5
Rue Charif El Idrissi, Essaouira, Essaouira
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and in-room massages. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Brilliant apartments. Modern, clean and close to every amenity you need. Plenty of eating places at your doorstep. Communication was spot on. Main beach is a stones throw away. Cleaners every other day. Could not have asked for more. Worth every penny. Will definitely be looking at booking this apartment ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2024

Hanah Apartments by Living Essaouira
Dar Mouna

Dar Mouna

3.5 out of 5
8 Rue Jbala, Essaouira
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Fish Market and Place du Marché ...
Dar Mouna
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
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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.