Medina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bustling outdoor market with various stalls selling bags, hats, and textiles.
A bustling market with colorful textiles and traditional rugs.
A market with colorful bags and signs.
A traditional market with woven baskets, colorful textiles, and ornate pottery.
A bustling market with various stalls selling shoes and sandals.

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A bustling square with white buildings featuring blue doors and windows, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

Place Moulay Hassan

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

Discover Essaouira on a Full Day Coastal Adventure from Marrakech

Discover Essaouira on a Full Day Coastal Adventure from Marrakech

AU$37
per adult
Discover Essaouira on a Full Day Coastal Adventure from Marrakech
Essaouira Day Trip from Agadir Explore the Medina and More

Essaouira Day Trip from Agadir Explore the Medina and More

AU$42
per adult
Essaouira Day Trip from Agadir Explore the Medina and More
Essaouira Port

Essaouira Private Full Day Trip From Marrakech

AU$22
per adult
Essaouira Private Full Day Trip From Marrakech
Essaouira: Quad ride / family & friends

Essaouira P1: Quad ride / family & friends (free transfer)

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Essaouira P1: Quad ride / family & friends (free transfer)
Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech

Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech

AU$22
per adult
Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech
Essaouira Full-Day Trip From Agadir

Essaouira Full-Day Trip From Agadir

AU$44
per adult
Essaouira Full-Day Trip From Agadir
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Our guide on where to stay in Medina

Find the best Medina areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with traditional buildings, a prominent lighthouse, and several boats docked along the shore.
Photo by Katia Ferrand
Open Photo by Katia Ferrand

Essaouira Coast

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

A narrow alley with blue doors and tiled walls.
Photo by Angelo Taraborrelli
Open Photo by Angelo Taraborrelli

Ahl Agadir

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

A historic fortified city with ancient architecture, a river in the foreground, and a desert landscape.

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Essaouira Clock Tower or Place Moulay Hassan while you're exploring the area.

A harbor with boats, colorful chairs, and a clear blue sky.

Chbanat

While Chbanat isn't home to many top sights, Essaouira Clock Tower and Place Moulay Hassan are some notable places to visit nearby.

A variety of traditional musical instruments, including drums and stringed instruments, displayed in a shop.
Photo by Valerie Stern
Open Photo by Valerie Stern

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 Essaouira Clock Tower.

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