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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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
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 Rp1.719.204 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp1.719.204
Rp2.029.700 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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 Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (635 reviews)
"Hôtel incroyable avec un accueil formidable. Je recommande très fortement, vous ne serez pas déçus. Les enfants sont traités comme des rois."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
5 out of 5
Boulevard Mohamed V, Essaouira
The price is Rp1.922.368 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp1.922.368
Rp2.251.685 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (795 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort
Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa
Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa
3 out of 5
Domaine Mogador, Essaouira
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Essaouira Mogador Golf Course ...
6/10 (4 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.
Maison Traditionnelle
Maison Traditionnelle
2 out of 5
ESSAOUIRA, Essaouira, ESSAOUIRA
Stay at this villa in Essaouira. Enjoy free valet parking, a garden and concierge services. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Place du Marché aux Grains ...
"Arrived at the town and either this property doesn't exist or the directions are horribly inaccurate. Phone number didn’t work and they didn't respond to and messages I sent. Do not attempt to book this property"

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024

Maison Traditionnelle
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 Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech ...
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 Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech ...
"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
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
0
3 - Okay 0%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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.