Medina Travel Guide

Essaouira

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Top hotels in Medina

Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira
The price is Rp574.866 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp574.866
Rp749.571 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (133 reviews)
"It was perfect! The riad was in a perfect location, it was in the centre of the medina with everything so close by. The room was clean and had all the amenities needed. The breakfast was great and the staff were responsive - Rita was brill! The riad itself was gorgeous, with a lovely rooftop and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima

Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima

3.5 out of 5
4 Rue Malek Ben Morahhal, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Place du Marché aux Grains and Souk ...
7.4/10 Good! (26 reviews)
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Dar El Q’dima, and it truly exceeded all expectations. Nestled in the vibrant Medina of Essaouira, this stunning riad offers an authentic yet luxurious Moroccan experience. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the charm and beauty of the riad. The ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Hotel Riad Dar El Qdima
STE PERLE D'EAU

STE PERLE D'EAU

4 out of 5
64, rue du Koweït, Essaouira
The price is Rp2.132.656 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp2.132.656
Rp2.417.365 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (189 reviews)
"A pearl in the Medina indeed. A wonderful room, facing the pounding Atlantic, with easy access to all of Essaouira. The breakfast was a great start to the day. My hamman and massage -- like my wife's pedicure and facial -- were refreshing, relaxing and effective. Add the amazing staff, and we'd come ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

STE PERLE D'EAU
Casa Lila & Spa

Casa Lila & Spa

4 out of 5
94 rue Mohamed El Qorry Bab Marrakech, Essaouira
The price is Rp1.218.584 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.218.584
Rp1.438.042 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (74 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 Mimouna

Riad Mimouna

4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda, Essaouira
The price is Rp2.129.444 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
Rp2.129.444
Rp2.414.807 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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! (251 reviews)
"Excellent Riad, clean and close to restaurants and shopping. Staff were helpful and very pleasant. Beautiful rooftop views"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Riad Mimouna
Dar Nafoura Mogador

Dar Nafoura Mogador

3 out of 5
30 Rue Ibn Khaldoun, Essaouira
The price is Rp1.038.112 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.038.112
Rp1.223.907 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
Very good place to stay
"Great riad with excellent service. The staff were very kind and helpful, which made my stay very pleasant. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Dar Nafoura Mogador
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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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