Essaouira

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Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira

Where to stay in Essaouira

The Port of Essaouira is not only home to many fishing boats and vessels, it is a popular tourist attraction and has a significant and interesting history attached to it. Fishing is done for local distribution and plays a significant role in the atmosphere and lure to the port. The Essaouira port is not used for commercial traffic and this has enabled it to retain its authenticity and breathtaking charm.

Medina

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

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

Medina
Port

Essaouira Coast

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Essaouira Coast is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Essaouira Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Essaouira Coast
Learn to cook Moroccan style at L'Atelier Madada cookery school, attached to an Essaouira restaurant. You'll learn to make Moroccan mint tea and cook two courses – first person to book gets to choose the menu but it might be a tagine, couscous or pastilla – then get to eat it all.

Classes run from 10.30am–3pm and cost 500 MAD.

Read more at: http://www.ontheluce.com/2014/04/10/moroccan-cookery-class-at-latelier-madada-essaouira/

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Ahl Agadir

5/5(6 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
Blue Boats

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

When in Quartier des Dunes, you can plan a visit to Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier des Dunes
People watching on the Ramparts in Essaouira.  #Golden #trover #chill #morocco #perspectives

Bani Antar

While Bani Antar isn't home to many top sights, Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan are some notable places to visit nearby.

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
The price is SAR 599 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
SAR 599
SAR 691 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 September 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 SAR 272 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
SAR 272
SAR 322 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba ...
7.8/10 Good! (95 reviews)
"Dreadful we checked out"

Reviewed on 28 September 2025

Océan Vagabond
Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira
The price is SAR 126 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
SAR 126
SAR 165 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place du Marché aux Grains ...
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 September 2025

Riad Sidi Magdoul
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 WiFi, 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
Riad Dar Nouchka with splendid ocean view

Riad Dar Nouchka with splendid ocean view

Essaouira
Stay at this vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Le Real Mogador and Gallery Kasbah are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
Perfect Sea View Escape!
"We spent 2 relaxing weeks in Dar Nouchka...most of it on the upper terrace enjoying the sea breezes, watching the antics of the seagulls, & relaxing! Great location close to Place Moulay Hassan and sea wall - the faint strains of the musicians in the square or the live music from nearby Taros restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 24 April 2025

Riad Dar Nouchka with splendid ocean view
Apartment/ flat - ESSAOUIRA

Apartment/ flat - ESSAOUIRA

Essaouira
Stay at this apartment in Essaouira. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Souk Jdid ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Appartement bien situé, proche de la médina a pied correctement équipé pour un séjour de plusieurs, contact facile avec le propriétaire qui répond assez rapidement."

Reviewed on 27 September 2025

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

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful fish restaurants

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of our very favorite places to visit! We will definitely be back.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The people are very peaceful, helpful and kind. The weather and the cuisine are  Especially for a New Yorker trying to escape winter! It’s also a beautiful destination that isn’t overrun by tourists in bikinis and flip flops 朗

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira is my favorite city anywhere in the world. Anytime I visit Morocco I come here, and have made true friends. Just walking through the old town many of the shop owners and local merchants remember me and spot me before I spot them. Amazing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira was our favorite city that we visited in Morocco - a charming little beach town with a chill, relaxed vibe and so much character! Beautiful medina with intriguing corridors and stunning views of the ocean. Can’t wait to go back!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira is one of our favorite places and have been visiting for a long time. Lovely city to relax and enjoy the beach.