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 Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum 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
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Chbanat

While Chbanat might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan.

Chbanat
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 ₩110,704 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
₩110,704
₩134,547 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (662 reviews)
Got one of the ocean view room and the view is gorgeous. Great location, short walk to the medina for shopping and photos. The room was spacious and clean. Although not an brand new condition, the upkeep is good. If we come back, we'd stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
Riad Kafila

Riad Kafila

3 out of 5
Rue Yamen 4bis Essaouira
The price is ₩149,064 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
₩149,064
₩173,643 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Skala de la Ville ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
The room and the staff 10/10 It was same as the pictures and exactly what I wanted!

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Riad Kafila
Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

4.5 out of 5
Rt Sidi Magdoul Essaouira Marrakesh-Safi
The price is ₩120,826 per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
₩120,826
₩138,225 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bordj el Berod ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Comfortable, clean and modern room/ suite

Reviewed on Nov 24, 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.
Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

4.5 out of 5
Rt Sidi Magdoul Essaouira Marrakesh-Safi
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bordj el Berod ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Comfortable, clean and modern room/ suite

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality
Résidence Louzani

Résidence Louzani

3 out of 5
5 rue Shariff El Idrissi Essaouira
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 May 4, 2017

Résidence Louzani
Dar Mouna

Dar Mouna

3.5 out of 5
8 Rue Jbala Essaouira
Stay at this apartment in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Fish Market are ...
Dar Mouna
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

4.8
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.