Essaouira

Travel Guide

Essaouira castle and port on the Atlantic coast in Morocco, North Africa at night; Shutterstock ID 1118197085; Purchase Order: -
Essaouira castle and port on the Atlantic coast in Morocco, North Africa at night; Shutterstock ID 1118197085; Purchase Order: -
Essaouira, old Portuguese city in Morocco
The medieval city of Essaouira in Morocco
Young Caucasian woman looking at  scenic view from roof in Essaouria

Where to stay in Essaouira

Port

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
Watching sunset.

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
Vue panoramique sur la ville d'Agadir depuis la Kasbah

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
Marrakesh, Essaouira, Fez, Meknes

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
Hand made indigenous drums and other instruments in Trance Music Shop in the Medina. You can listen. Learn to play or learn how to make them. 
1, Rue Oujda 
44000 Essaouira, Morocco 
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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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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
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 HK$841 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
HK$841
HK$994 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (668 reviews)
The breakfast was great. The service was fine. We are returning guests and will return again. Excellent location. The property is in transition, but it wasn't really a problem. The plumbing is a little strange, but not awful. The bed was comfortable. We enjoyed the view from our window of the ...

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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

Océan Vagabond

4 out of 5
4 Boulevard Lalla Aichaangle Essaouira
The price is HK$716 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$716
HK$821 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower ...
7.8/10 Good! (100 reviews)
Close to the beach and the market

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Océan Vagabond
Hotel Des Iles

Hotel Des Iles

4 out of 5
Boulevard Mohammed V Essaouira
Stay at this hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Sba are located nearby.
6.8/10 (98 reviews)
Hotel has no air conditioning and very dated and rundown. Cannot be a 4 stars rating with today's standards. Tv has no channel and the room has no AC, we had to open the window to be able to sleep at night, which in return, invited mosquitos to have free dinner while we were asleep. Receptionist ...

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Hotel Des Iles
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.
DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.

DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.

ESSAOUIRA Marrakech-Safi
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Essaouira. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Essaouira ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Amazing stay!
Wonderful stay, Patrick was always there to give advice before we arrived. The villa was beautiful rural but an oasis behind the gates. Said was on hand all the time for anything we needed, exceptional host. Plenty of space for all 10 of us, the tortoises were a joy Without hesitation i would ...

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2024

DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.
Résidence Louzani

Résidence Louzani

3 out of 5
5 rue Shariff El Idrissi Essaouira
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Huge apartment- friendly staff, very efficient check-in and a parking space directly outside. Great location 10 minutes walk from the medina and harbour.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Résidence Louzani
Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

4.5 out of 5
Rt Sidi Magdoul Essaouira Marrakesh-Safi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bordj el Berod are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Breakfast was nice table service. Notuch choice of hot food but still good.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality
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
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5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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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.