Essaouira

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Panorama view of the silhouette from the old Fort Essaouira, Sqala du Port, at sunset, blue sky, background with flying Seagulls in Essaouira, Morocco
Panorama view of the silhouette from the old Fort Essaouira, Sqala du Port, at sunset, blue sky, background with flying Seagulls in Essaouira, Morocco
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

Where to stay in Essaouira

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
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
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
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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
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 #Details

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
The price is HK$663 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$663
HK$797 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (679 reviews)
Clean room with extremely helpful staff. Customer service excellent

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
Hotel Coté Océan Mogador

Hotel Coté Océan Mogador

3.5 out of 5
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Stay at this beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
Very good experience

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Hotel Coté Océan Mogador
Riad Chbanate

Riad Chbanate

4 out of 5
179 rue Chbanate Essaouira Essaouira
The price is HK$972 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
HK$972
HK$1,134 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Best of the riads we stayed in while visiting Morocco. We drove a vehicle and parking was easy in large lot nearby. Visit the desk and a fellow with cart will help move luggage for modest tip into the walls of city. Room was the romantic suite and well worth the minor upcharge. They offered to light ...

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Riad Chbanate
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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
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! (51 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (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
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Popular places to visit

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Skala du Port

4/5(20 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Essaouira when you take a trip to Skala du Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Skala du Port

Essaouira Mogador Golf Course

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Essaouira at Essaouira Mogador Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Essaouira Mogador Golf Course

Place Moulay el Hassan

4/5(7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Essaouira when you take a trip to Place Moulay el Hassan. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Place Moulay el Hassan

Skala de la Ville

4.5/5(9 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Essaouira with a trip to Skala de la Ville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Skala de la Ville

Essaouira Clock Tower

You can find out about the history of Essaouira when you stop by Essaouira Clock Tower. Discover the live music and spas in this trendy area.

Essaouira Clock Tower

Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum during your trip to Essaouira. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum

Things to do

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From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip Smallgroup

HK$80
per adult
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Essaouira Day Trip Check-out DE Marrakech

HK$122
per adult
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Day Trip to Essaouira from Marrakech

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HK$185
per adult
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From Agadir: Essaouira Excursion Full Day Trip

From Agadir: Essaouira Excursion Full Day Trip

HK$341
per adult
From Agadir: Essaouira Excursion Full Day Trip
From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip | Small-group

From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip | Small-group

HK$125
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Marrakech To Essaouira Mogador Full Day Trip | Small-group
Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech

Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech

HK$342
per adult
Essaouira Beach: Private Full-Day Luxury Trip from Marrakech
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