Medina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with a fortified wall, a tower, and boats docked along the shore.
A coastal town with historic buildings, a fortified wall, and a harbor with blue boats.
A historic fort with cannons, a stone tower, and a clear blue sky.
A historic stone bridge with arches, a row of blue boats docked in the water, and a castle-like structure in the background.
A historic stone bridge with arches, a large brick tower, and several blue boats docked in the water.

Stay near popular Medina attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Medina Hotel Deals

Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih Essaouira
The price is AU$69 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$69
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bayt Dakira ...
8/10 Very good! (157 reviews)
"Friendly and good breakfast. Good location."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Riad Sidi Magdoul
Riad Chbanate

Riad Chbanate

4 out of 5
179 rue Chbanate Essaouira Essaouira
The price is AU$247 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$247
27 July - 28 July
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! (108 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Riad Chbanate. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, but what truly makes this place special is the exceptional staff. A heartfelt thank you to Hisham, Gregie (apologies if I’ve misspelled your name), Samira, and the entire team. Everyone was ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Riad Chbanate
Riad Mimouna

Riad Mimouna

4 out of 5
62, Rue D'Oujda Essaouira
The price is AU$185 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$185
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Riad Mimouna
Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel

Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
32 Rue Ibn Rochd Essaouira
The price is AU$305 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$305
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Le Real Mogador are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"Rashida and her team at Salut are absolutely amazing in every way. The best hotel in Essaouria by far and we would never stay anywhere else. We feel like family every time we visit. Wholeheartedly recommend for anyone looking to have an excellent experience visiting Essaouria."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Salut Maroc Boutique Hotel
Riad Nakhla

Riad Nakhla

3 out of 5
12 rue d agadir Essaouira
The price is AU$80 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$80
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (71 reviews)
"Room different than pictures. Very basic. Not even a bottle of water in the room. Just go somewhere else"

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Riad Nakhla
Dar Nafoura Mogador

Dar Nafoura Mogador

3 out of 5
30 Rue Ibn Khaldoun Essaouira
The price is AU$109 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$109
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 20 restaurants. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Souk Jdid are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
"Our stay at Dar Nafoura was made better with the attentive and supportive staff!! They went above and beyond to make us comfortable .. the room was clean and comfortable, Patio was amazing .. we would definitely stay again. Thanks so much."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Dar Nafoura Mogador
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Medina

Find the best Medina areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Essaouira Coast

Visitors highly recommend Essaouira Coast for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Essaouira Beach while you're in town.

Ahl Agadir

Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Place Moulay Hassan or Bab Marrakech Tower while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay Hassan or Skala de la Ville while you're exploring the area.

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 Bab Marrakech Tower.

Chbanat

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



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