Essaouira Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
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Where to stay in Essaouira

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Medina

4.5/5(7 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
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Essaouira Coast

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

Essaouira Coast
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Ahl Agadir

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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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 AU$150 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$150
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (653 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and efficient. Walking distance to Medina. Across from sea with beach club"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

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

Océan Vagabond

4 out of 5
4 Boulevard Lalla Aichaangle, Rue Moukawama, Essaouira
The price is AU$149 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$149
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba ...
7.8/10 Good! (95 reviews)
"Dreadful we checked out"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Océan Vagabond
Riad Sidi Magdoul

Riad Sidi Magdoul

2 out of 5
21 Rue Sidi Abdesmih, Essaouira
The price is AU$68 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$68
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place du Marché aux Grains ...
8/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)
"It was perfect! The riad was in a perfect location, it was in the centre of the medina with everything so close by. The room was clean and had all the amenities needed. The breakfast was great and the staff were responsive - Rita was brill! The riad itself was gorgeous, with a lovely rooftop and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Riad Sidi Magdoul
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 little corner of paradise

Our little corner of paradise

Essaouira
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Le Real Mogador ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"This was a beautiful flat, very well decorated and very clean. In person, it’s much better than the photos. The location was excellent with it being right in the Medina . There are a lot of stairs so we arranged for porters to help get luggage up and down a winding staircase. The apartment has lots ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Our little corner of paradise
Résidence Louzani

Résidence Louzani

3 out of 5
5 rue Shariff El Idrissi, Essaouira
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba ...
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 4 May 2017

Résidence Louzani
DAR DO bright Berber house with pool and garden

DAR DO bright Berber house with pool and garden

essaouira
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Essaouira Mogador Golf Course ...
10/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"Perfect holiday! Beautiful house - lots of space and beautifully designed. The swimming pool was an absolute delight and the tortoises in the garden were a hit with everyone. To top it all, Said and Samira’s warmth and helpfulness was second to none. Samira cooked us some fantastic meals that made ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

DAR DO bright Berber house with pool and garden
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 traveller

A stunning town in a beautiful location.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to unwind after frenetic pace of Marrakech. Excellent sea food and ambience

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

One of the nicest cities we visited